New Custom Inclusive Playground Unveiled in City of Round Rock, Texas

On April 25th, 2026, the City of Round Rock debuted a new custom playground for kids of all ages and abilities. Named for Joanne Land, a public servant in the 70s who helped guide the town as it increased from less than 3,000 residents to over 60,000, the playground celebrates the city’s ever-growing community by […]

Planning an Outdoor Playground With Limited Space

Playgrounds provide fun spaces for children to play, engage their imaginations and release pent-up energy. The goal of designing a play area for kids is to create a fun and engaging environment that caters to different play interests. However, you may be limited on space and only have a small park or schoolyard to build […]

Making Playgrounds Accessible and Inclusive for All

Do you remember spending afternoons swinging high into the sky, dreaming of life’s possibilities? Or speeding down the slide to catch up with a friend? Many of us look back fondly to the days when life revolved around the playground. It’s heartbreaking to think some kids have not had the opportunity to play on a swing, slide or climb at […]

Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Playground

Designing playgrounds that are inclusive and engaging is invaluable for creating vibrant and functional public places. They benefit children of all ages by boosting the amount of physical activity kids’ receive. Families are also more likely to visit a park with new or renovated playground equipment for children or outdoor fitness equipment for those who like to exercise. These days, playgrounds are everywhere. There are almost 6,000 playgrounds located in 15 major U.S. cities. This figure excludes the many playgrounds found in […]

The Advantages of Motion Play Equipment

Motion playground equipment is equipment that moves as children use it. This includes classic playground equipment like swings, seesaws and merry-go-rounds and modern favorites like ziplines and maypoles. Motion playground equipment is engaging and incredibly beneficial for a child’s development. Motion play equipment benefits children physically, cognitively, socially and emotionally by encouraging a range of […]

How Community Playgrounds Attract Families

Imagine a couple with kids strolling through a vibrant neighborhood, their eyes lighting up as they spot a bustling playground filled with laughter and joy. This scene could be the deciding factor in their choice to make this community their home. Playgrounds are more than a collection of swings and slides — they are the […]

The Impact of Playground Installations on Housing Developments

If you’re a housing developer or planner, your aim is to create the spaces buyers long to live in. When homebuyers picture the ideal neighborhood for their kids to grow up in, images of children thrilled by slides and swings instantly come to mind. Playgrounds make communities better places for families to live while also benefitting developers […]