The joyous symphony of children’s laughter echoing across a playground is a sound that warms any parent’s heart. But beneath ...

A new report from a team of anthropologists argues that monkey bars exercise a biological need passed down from apes that may ...

It's about balance, she said — softer play surfaces and lower ... almost ideally suited for children," he wrote. explained there was a rise of "ultra-safe" playgrounds in the 1990s designed ...

Playing is a healthy part of growing up for kids. But it is also a leading cause of injuries that can range from minor ...

Kids visiting Town Park now have even more options for fun after the city recently spent $283,774 to upgrade the park’s ...

A pedestrian crossing in a Berkshire village has raised concern among residents, who say its leaf-patterned surface looks like a playground and could be 'deadly' for children. The new markings at ...

Over the past three years, the town committed tens of millions of dollars in upgrading its parks, including over $2 million ...

“For this playground, large, shallow, boarded enclosures of sand are the first requisite,” she wrote. “No elaborate mechanical toy gives greater delight to the average child, rich or poor.

Not all playgrounds are built equal, but the ones in Germany are different from what you'll find in the United States. Here's ...

Schools across the nation are tearing up playgrounds — asphalt and concrete are giving way to shade, with green spaces and trees making them more inviting.