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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Add Some Shade!
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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As keepers of all things playground, what do we need to do to get ready for cold weather and snow? It comes as no surprise when the leaves start to fall, and the temperature starts to drop that snow and ice won’t be far behind. Just because its getting to be the season of playing
» Continue ReadingSafety Inspection Time is Here!
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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