Installing playground shade structures offers dual benefits: it shields both children and adults from the sun’s harmful UV rays, and it extends the lifespan of costly playground equipment and rubber surfacing by preventing premature wear and deterioration. Contact our sales team to learn more!
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Once we have finalized your budget and design, it is time to start applying for playground grants. Northland provides comprehensive support and guidance in writing playground grant applications, drafting funding letters, and executing social media marketing strategies to ensure the success of your project!
Keep children interested in the playground by adding diverse play equipment to pique their interests and challenge their abilities! Adding playground climbers, bouncers, independent slides and rotating playground equipment will keep the kids coming back to the playground!
The importance of playground maintenance. Keep Children Safe Half of the accidents on the playground occur due to the lack of playground maintenance. Loose nuts or bolts, protrusion, or inadequate resilient surfacing, to name a few, can result in an injured child. Common playground-related injuries may include minor cuts and […]
It may be tempting to hide inside until the weather warms up, but outdoor play is essential for children’s well-being, even in the winter, and the snow is great for creative play! There are endless ways to play with snow. Build snow people, snow forts, snow castles, have a snowball […]
Does your community need to update their park’s site furnishings? NOW is the time to do it! Receive 15% off any of our in-house manufactured site furnishings until December 1st, 2024!
Innovative. Daring. Fun. Our Rotating Climbers for playgrounds are a smash hit! Rotating climbers allow children to discover their physical skills and abilities by climbing and spinning safely in complete 360-degree circles. And, best of all, there is room for everyone to ride!
7 research-backed benefits of outdoor classrooms and outdoor learning for kids: 1. Outdoor learning increases student engagement and ownership of learning. 2. Outdoor learning may encourage better behavior in students. 3. Outdoor classrooms may improve teaching quality, too. 4. Learning outside supports academic performance. 5. Learning outdoors can improve children’s […]
Today’s feature in the 7 Elements of Play – Sensory Experiences! Benefits of sensory experiences on the playground: 1. Children rely on sensory input to learn about the environment; it also builds neural connections that support thought, learning, and creativity. 2. Sensory experiences support tactical learning. Touch activities require the […]