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Rubber Mulch for Playgrounds – Pros and Cons

Rubber Mulch for Playgrounds – Pros and Cons

by Marissa Bauer | Apr 14, 2022 | Playground Surfacing

Learn the pros and cons of rubber mulch and if it’s a safe and good surfacing option for your playground.

Guide to Surfacing ASTM Standards for Public Playgrounds

Guide to Surfacing ASTM Standards for Public Playgrounds

by Marissa Bauer | Mar 15, 2022 | Nature’sPlus Surfacing, Playground Surfacing

Why Playground Surfacing Standards Exist While public playgrounds are a wonderful and common way to offer a public place for children and students to play and have fun, the very nature of playgrounds poses the risk of injuries. Each year in the United States,...

The 5 Key Pieces to Your Gaga Ball Pit Plans

The 5 Key Pieces to Your Gaga Ball Pit Plans

by Marissa Bauer | Feb 14, 2022 | Other Recreational Services

The 5 steps to planning and building your gaga ball pit for schools.

Insider Look at Natural Play Spaces: Lower Sioux Indian Community, MN Case Study

Insider Look at Natural Play Spaces: Lower Sioux Indian Community, MN Case Study

by Marissa Bauer | Jan 18, 2022 | Nature Play & Outdoor Classrooms

What are natural play spaces? A natural play space resembles a playground or gathering area with natural material transformed into play structures. They are ideal for parks, municipalities, or community organizations. Some structures at natural play spaces include...

Taking Care of Your Playground in Winter

Taking Care of Your Playground in Winter

by Marissa Bauer | Nov 16, 2021 | Playground Maintenance and Repairs

The cold weather doesn’t stop the local children and students from spending hours and hours on your playground. Learn how to keep your school or playground safe this winter season.

How Playground Consulting Can Help Your District

How Playground Consulting Can Help Your District

by Marissa Bauer | Oct 19, 2021 | Playground Consulting

Playground consulting is having a third-party playground expert visit and assess your playground needs and create a customized plan for achieving your playground goals. Your playground partner should plan, manage, and build your playground that meets your budget and long-term needs.

When to Repair or Replace Playground Equipment

When to Repair or Replace Playground Equipment

by Marissa Bauer | Sep 16, 2021 | Playground Maintenance and Repairs

As a playground repair company, we’ve come across a lot of different playgrounds of various lifespans, degrees of traffic, and levels of regular maintenance. No matter the different uses, locations, or amount of care that is put into your playground, the equipment and...

How To Prevent Mold in Wood Chips

How To Prevent Mold in Wood Chips

by Marissa Bauer | Jun 15, 2021 | Nature’sPlus Surfacing, Surface Renewal

Have you received complaints from parents or community members about mold in your playground’s wood chips? Decomposing wood chips is a situation many playgrounds encounter when it doesn’t have suitable and high-quality engineered wood fiber surfacing. It can be a...

How to Make Your Playground an Inclusive Playground

How to Make Your Playground an Inclusive Playground

by Marissa Bauer | Jun 1, 2021 | ADA Access

What Is an Inclusive Playground and Why Does it Matter? Playgrounds have been around for years and years. While older playgrounds may have been makeshift events metal bars and old tires, playgrounds (in all shapes and sizes) have been bringing laughter for years and...

Improve Your Playground Containment Area and Reduce Your Maintenance

Improve Your Playground Containment Area and Reduce Your Maintenance

by Marissa Bauer | Apr 20, 2021 | In-Ground Containment Area

A Good Containment Areas Means Less Playground Surfacing Maintenance In order for your playground to stay safe and beautiful, it requires ongoing maintenance. Just like your vehicle, that too needs regular tune-ups to make sure everything is running smoothly. With...

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