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March 10, 2022Inclusive playgrounds allow children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to reach their highest play potential. With safety as the top priority— playground industry experts are reimaging the way playground equipment is made, looking at it through the eyes of children. How will they slide down this? How will they climb this? If a fall happens, what will be there to brace them to prevent injury? Playground manufacturers are offering risk assessments, safety tests, new designs and best practices to ensure safer play areas filled with fun, exciting equipment the whole family can enjoy.
In this feature article, IPEMA’s Immediate Past President, Tom Norquist, and current President Lloyd Reese, discuss the benefits of inclusive playgrounds environments, the importance of new and improved surfacing, proper playground safety standards and regular inspection and maintenance for safer play on all playgrounds. Click here to read the full February issue of Recreation Management Magazine by Emily Tipping.