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Inclusive Playground Opens Thanks to Minneapolis Students
Posted: Nov 30
Faced with the prospect of the school district installing a new play area with equipment inaccessible to some classmates, Ella Baker fourth-graders mounted a successful petition drive two years ago to block the design and then set out to create a worthy replacement. Now, Ella Baker is part of a broader trend to ensure playgrounds are inclusive to all students.
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Hercules Park Playground: Where Forest and Legacy Meet
Posted: Sep 15
Who would have thought that the site of a former turpentine mill would elicit "wows" of excitement for local children? That's exactly what happened when the city of Zephyrhills, Florida, set out to turn a local landmark - and the surrounding natural forest - into a multi-faceted nature-inspired outdoor recreation space for families called Hercules Park.
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Fun for Everyone
Posted: Aug 1
Community playgrounds truly live up to their name when they welcome children of all abilities to join in on the fun. And across the country, communities are making strides in creating more accessible playspaces.
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Fair Play
Posted: Jul 10
It wasn’t so long ago that designing play spaces to be more inclusive was an up-and-coming trend, whereas these days it’s becoming more the norm. “We see a strong trend toward design that encourages true inclusion—spaces that not only allow access, but also provide more challenging experiences to allow children of all abilities to truly play together in the same space,”
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Kids with Disabilities are Helping Design Inclusive Playgrounds
Posted: Sep 1
For a few minutes on a recent glorious morning, 13-year-old John Buettner was a little kid again. Actually, as he sprawled upon the netting of an inclusive playground near Hastings that he’d helped design, he admitted that now is even better. Born with cerebral palsy and relegated to the sidelines for much of his childhood, John helps a local company create spaces where other disabled kids can play. “It feels amazing to be able to say, ‘I was a part of it all,’” John said of work that began two years ago at Glen Lake Elementary School in Minnetonka.
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Make Splash Play More Inclusive
Posted: Aug 7
Parks and facilities across the country have been working toward greater inclusion over the past decade, and much of that focus has been on inclusive playgrounds. If you’re looking to take your inclusion initiative beyond the playground, consider ways to make your splash play area more accessible. The sensory experience of mists and sprays at varying intensities is a natural fit for inclusive design, and with some forethought, you can create a splash pad that will be welcoming to people of all ages and abilities.
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Staying Cool
Posted: Jul 1
When the summer sun blazes, many families flock to splash pads to beat the heat. These play spaces can be a refreshing escape for children and caregivers of all ages--and they can be particularly effective in ensuring that kids of all abilities are included in the fun.
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Karlye Emerson Appointed to President & CEO of Landscape Structures
Posted: Jun 24
Landscape Structures announced the promotion of Karlye Emerson to president and CEO. She succeeds Pat Faust who has retired. An integral part of the leadership team since 2001, Emerson has played a critical role in the company’s corporate growth, talent development and operational excellence.
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Upcoming Events
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Jan
18-20Landscape Structures Annual Sales Meeting
Delano, MNWe're excited to welcome our playground consultants from all over the world! -
Jan
21-26World Kiwanis Week
EverywhereThis week commemorates the first official meeting of the Kiwanis service club -
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Feb 26
PTO Today Expo
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Mar 12
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Mar
11-13LABash Conference
Columbus, OHA landscape architecture conference for students, by students -
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Mar 17
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Mar 21
World Down Syndrome Day
WorldwideWorld Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness initiative that has been backed by the United Nations since 2012. -
Mar 25
PTO Today Expo
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Apr
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. -
Apr
1-30World Landscape Architecture Month
WorldwideWLAM celebrates the profession and introduces it to the next generation of landscape architects across the globe. -
Apr 2
PTO Today Expo
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Apr
6-10National Assistant Principals Week
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Apr
20-25National Playground Safety Week
NationwideIt’s National Playground Safety Week, and there’s no better time to read up on some of the most important aspects of playground safety: audits and maintenance! -
Apr 22
Earth Day
WorldwideIn honor of Earth Day, we've pledged to continue planting trees with American Forests for every playground we sell! -
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Apr 28
Landscape Structures' 55th Birthday!
Delano, Minn.More than fifty years ago, Steve and Barb King incorporated Landscape Structures Inc. and we continue to come back to play! -
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18-22
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