News & Events
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Bringing Height to the Playground with the Alpha® Tower & Alpha Link® Towers
Posted: Feb 13
We're bringing height to the masses with the launch of the Alpha® Tower and Alpha Link® Towers. Multiple climbing and sliding opportunities deliver physical challenge and fun for kids ages 5 to 12, and unique lookout spots encourage socialization.
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Engage Developing Minds and Bodies with the Fire Station and Market Cafe
Posted: Feb 6
Introduced in 2017, Loft offers plenty of interactive elements to engage developing minds and bodies. And now, the Loft family has grown to include the Fire Station and Market Cafe to further encourage social and imaginative play for kids ages 2 to 5.
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Sharp Decline in Children’s Unstructured Play Time Shown in New Study
Posted: Sep 6
Over half of parents in a recent poll think that children today have fewer opportunities for play than children 20 years ago. Many parents polled reported their children get one hour or less of unstructured play time each day.
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Principals to Build Playground at Pennsylvania Elementary School
Posted: Jul 6
More than 100 of the nation’s school principals will come together on July 8, to build a playground at Stonehurst Hills Elementary School in Upper Darby, Penn., as part of the jointly presented 2017 National Principals Conference, held July 9-11 in Philadelphia.
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Meta Study Shows Play Shapes Children
Posted: Jun 28
Children's early experiences and the settings they inhabit play a powerful role in shaping the adults they will become. That's according to a meta-study recently commissioned in partnership with the University of Minnesota's Institute of Child Development.
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Now Welcoming Preschoolers to Join the Band
Posted: Jun 21
The joy of making music on the playground can now be enjoyed at any age. The collection of Rhapsody® Outdoor Musical Instruments has expanded with six instruments that are a bit smaller and lower to the ground—sized just right for kids ages 2 to 5.
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And the winner is...
Posted: Jun 12
A fourth grader who uses a wheelchair will soon get to play on the playground with her friends. Her story convinced a panel of judges to award the Mankato Downtown Kiwanis Club $25,000 in inclusive playground equipment as part of the Legacy of Play® Contest.
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Legacy of Play Contest Now Open
Posted: Apr 13
Landscape Structures has teamed up with their partner, Kiwanis International, to host the Legacy of Play Contest, and give one Kiwanis club $25,000 in playground equipment.
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Media Resources
Upcoming Events
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Feb
14-17Missouri Park & Recreation Association Conference
Lake Ozark, MOWe're excited to support Keynote Speaker, Neelay Bhatt! -
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7-10mParks - Michigan Recreation & Park Association
Traverse City, MIWe're excited to support Keynote Speaker, Kyle Scheele! And join the All Ages, All Abilities, All the Time session to hear our Inclusive Play Specialist, Jill Moore! -
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12-15New Jersey Recreation & Park Association
Atlantic City, N.J.We're proud to sponsor Keynote Speaker, Jeff Wozer! Join the Higher Level, Innovation session presented by Mike Fingeroth, Regional Sales Manager. -
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13-15Utah Recreation and Parks Association
St. George, UTWe're proud to sponsor Keynote Speakers, Marisa Hoff and Chris Stevenson! -
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19-21Maine Recreation and Park Association Conference
Rockport, MEWe're excited to support Keynote Speaker, Kristine Stratton! -
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19-22Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society Annual Conference and Expo
Hershey, PAWe're proud to sponsor Keynote Speaker, Dr. Michael Brenner! -
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21World Down Syndrome Day
WorldwideWorld Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness initiative that has been backed by the United Nations since 2012. Join us by wearing brightly colored socks, long socks, printed socks, 1 sock... even 3 socks for 3 chromosomes to show your support and bring awareness to those living with Down syndrome. -
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27-29Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association
Norwood, Mass.We're excited to support Keynote Speaker, Janet Bartnik! -
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1-2New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children
Albuquerque, NMWe're excited to present the session Innovation is Invitation given by Jill Moore, Inclusive Play Specialist! -
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1-30World Landscape Architecture Month
WorldwideWLAM celebrates the profession and introduces it to the next generation of landscape architects across the globe. -
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1-30Occupational Therapy Month
WorldwideWe celebrate Occupational Therapists! OTs are vital to assisting and supporting people of all ages and abilities to succeed in everyday activities and improve their quality of life. -
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2World Autism Awareness Day
WorldwideThe World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) is on April, 02. Use #LIUB to share your experience across social media and help light the world up blue this April! -
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3-6Calif. Parks & Recreation Conference
San Diego, CaliforniaCalifornia Parks and Recreation Society Conference and Expo. -
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18-21Maryland Recreation & Parks Annual Conference
Ocean City, MDWe're excited to support keynote speaker, Kyle Scheele!
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