#ProjectHighlight Ross Recreation recently helped the City of Redwood City create an interactive art exhibition at Andrew Spinas Park. We installed ForeverLawn synthetic turf over the mound forms, and included a fall absorbing base layer under the turf for comfort and safety. Click here to read more!
KEEPING PAC E :
Raising the Pulse on Ac t i ve P l ay
“THE REAL RISK TO OUR KIDS? MOLLYCODDLING” Via The Guardian “Cliff-edge-abandonment-as-childcare-option emerged last week thanks to a new, all-party parliamentary group report on what constitutes “a fit and healthy childhood”. The report concluded that “risky play” is occasionally to be recommended for children, especially “playing near potentially dangerous elements such as water, cliffs and exploring alone with the possibility of getting lost” (continue here)
Much has been researched and written about childhood obesity and the findings are startling. In a recent 2015 study by the Trust for America’s Health, Jeffrey Levi, Ph.D., executive director states, “If we fail to change the course of the nation’s obesity epidemic, the current generation of young people may be the first in American history to live shorter, less healthy lives than their parents.” It is clear that getting kids outside and active is as important as ever and our industry can have a direct impact on helping support that initiative.
We can create fitness focused playground designs that challenge both bodies and minds, designs that keep kids active and engaged. Placing outdoor fitness stations in clusters or along trail systems introduce the idea of exercise and fitness without the need for a gym membership. More and more programs and resources are being dedicated to fight childhood obesity. We too can help keep our kids healthy and active through a focus on challenging and inspiring park and playground design. Sources: http://stateofobesity.org/ The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America 2015
INTRODUCING OUR THIRTY UNDER $30K INITIATIVE! THIRTY PLAYGROUND DESIGNS FOR UNDER $30,000!
30 playstructures, big and small, short and tall, narrow and wide. This special collection of PlayShaper®, Weevos®, PlayBooster® and Evos® playsystems features something for every playground size and budget. These innovative designs all provide affordable, imaginative fun—without sacrificing any of the high-quality standards, low cost of ownership, strength and durability you’ve come to expect from Landscape Structures and the service from Ross Recreation. With so many affordable designs available in your choice of standard colors, you’ll be able to find the right one and begin playing right away. All for under $30,000. Click here to view more unique design! *Pricing does not include tax/freight/installation. Pricing on brochure reflects 2015 pricing. Orders must be placed and shipped in calendar year 2015 for pricing to be valid. There will be a 3% increase for 2016 pricing.
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