Questions tagged [playground]

A place for children to play on, usually with special equipment. Questions can center around the playground itself or social interactions taking place there.

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From what age should one heed "But I'm not cold!"?

I am regularly called on to arbitrate in the on-going dispute between 8-year-old daughter and her mother about how many layers to wear when going outside in the cold. Mum* says "More", daughter says "I'm not cold". From what age should you just let…
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best materials for playground surface

My neighborhood park's playground is scheduled to be replaced soon, and I've started to think about the pros and cons of different surface materials. I find the idea of rubber mats appealing. I found one study that reassured me about possible…
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Playground diy or prefab

Moving into our first home! I have a 3yo daughter and an almost 2yo son. We are serious outdoors enthusiasts. I want a playground that we can play on for years. What are the benefits or drawbacks of buying prefabricated or diy?
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