Lauren Ahrens

Playground design has changed a lot in the past decades, with new products, custom design capabilities and smart play technology leading the way. Fortunately, another major… Read More »Inclusive Play – More than Accessibility

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a civil rights law that was passed in 1990, prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all public areas,… Read More »Accessible Vs. Inclusive Playgrounds

At Park Place Recreation Designs, we are passionate about inclusive play. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, but especially for children. It's heartbreaking to think of a child being excluded from the joy of playing on the playground with their friends because they are unable to physically access it. Not only does playground play foster children's development mentally, physically and socially, but the playground is also where friends...Read More

Playgrounds offer more for today’s youth than solely entertainment. The positive impact of free, creative, active play on children’s mental and physical development is backed… Read More »Ways to Upgrade A Playground

Playing on the playground seems like such a simple thing for kids, but it’s so much more than that. Participation in playground play helps children… Read More »Updating Your Playground to be Inclusive