Tag: playground

Passport to the World: Châteaux of the Loire | Documentary

This film is only available in the United States and Canada because of territorial licensing. The Loire Valley has been the playground of kings and noblemen for three centuries, spurring the construction of countless castles, each more opulent than the last. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My…


Irvine to Welcome Cosmic-Themed ‘Universal Playground’

IRVINE, Calif.—Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) recently secured $2.8 million for the renovation of a STEM and outer space-themed park for people with cognitive and physical disabilities. To be located at Sweet Shade Park in Westpark, the city’s first “universal playground” is designed to allow children and adults with special needs to play alongside others without…


Build a Swing Set

Before you look at play equipment, like a swing set for your backyard, look at public parks or schools where the systems should be thoroughly tested, safe and well designed. Notice what they are made of, the features they include and how they’re installed. When you go shopping for one, you’ll see many are made…


Seven Springs Mountain Resort: A Delightful Summer Playground for Adults and Kids Alike

Summer camp can be a magical place for youngsters to make memories in the outdoors. But why should adults be left out of the fun? Can a family retreat together to share in this summer rite and grow closer? That was the premise of my family’s recent trip to Seven Springs Mountain Resort in southwestern Pennsylvania….


Orange County City Looks to Beat Heat With New Splash Pad

With summer heat waves on the horizon, officials in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. are breaking ground on a new public splash pad. The Central Park Splash Pad has been in the works since 2017 after being unanimously approved by city council, Councilmember Brad McGirr told The Epoch Times. After years of anticipation, city residents joined city council May 17 in the groundbreaking…