Growing up, we had one playground in the area that all kids flocked to. It was not within walking distance from my house, so when my mom packed us up and hauled us to the Community Center, it was a real treat. I specifically remember a turtle climber looking thing that you could get underneath and
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Why Natural Play Is Important
When I was growing up, I was never indoors. I was the proverbial “Tom Boy.” I climbed trees, made mud pies, and played in the yard. But the best part of my childhood was the little patch of woods behind my house. It was about a hundred yards from my back door. On hot summer
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It is no mystery that Countryside does playgrounds and site furniture; but did you know we also do shade structures too? Every play area or park space needs shade. In the summer time, when temperatures rise above 85-90 degrees, with your heat index, it can get up over 100! To keep your communities and kids
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You all know that Countryside does an awesome job with playground equipment. But did you know we also specialize in shade structures and site furniture too? We are able to give you a “Whole Playground Package!” We offer 2 lines of shade structures. The first is called Cool Toppers offered by Landscape Structures. These are available
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You’ve been asking for it! Here’s what’s new for 2013 at Landscape Structures! First, (and probably my favorite) is the all new line of digital playground equipment called Pulse. This equipment features multi-sensory game play that encourages children to work their bodies and their minds, while learning to play together. Pulse helps kids develop hand-eye coordination,
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Everyone loves to make the world around them their own. Whether it be adding glitter to a favorite picture frame, or redecorating a man cave, everyone has their own personal style. Did you know you can do this with new playground equipment? Landscape Structures is the leader in innovation and customization! We can create anything
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One of the most important aspects of being in charge of a playground is making sure that it is safe for kids. It is imperative that owners of public playground equipment take the initiative to have their equipment inspected by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI). These people are trained to look for anything that
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For most Park Boards, PTA’s, PTO’s, School Boards, Government Officials, and many other playground decision makers, funding a new playground can be difficult. When President Obama passed the stimulus bill it made funding playground improvements relatively simple. That money is about to run out and schools and governments alike are feeling the pinch. Here is
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The holidays are filled with family, friends, food, and fun. We celebrate our time together and welcome home those we haven’t seen in a long time. This is the time of year for celebration…and eating! Oh how we love the food at the holidays. That brings me to the point of my post. Weight gain
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One of the biggest trends in commercial playground equipment is the natural theme. These pieces blend in well with surrounding park foliage, and are easy to maintain. We have a line called Play Naturally, that is manufactured by Landscape Structures. These pieces are stunning and kids love them! One particular piece of equipment we carry is called
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