Residents on edge after swings burned at a Queens playground
police say a set of swings were intentionally set on fire at a playground early Saturday morning. That, in addition to the fact that the vandalism happened on the Sabbath, led to concerns that the incident may have been an act of antisemitism.
Remote school students enjoy beach-grade sand in new nature playground after delivery mix-up
A school Oval in the northern goldfields could be confused for a pristine beach after the wrong delivery of sand was transported. Students at the local school celebrated the installation of a nature playground following weeks of construction.
Study shows that nature play leads to A+ grades in students
Doctor Kathleen Bagot is a Melbourne based environmental psychologist and her research has shown a link between greener and more natural play areas and a stronger academic result among students, when compared to others whose school playgrounds were predominantly concrete and asphalt.
Dog attacks three kids during recess after crawling under school fence
Investigators say the dog escaped the backyard of a home that was across the street from a school. The dog crawled under a fence before chasing and biting several children. Three children were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the dog was euthanized.
Firefighters contain blaze which engulfed playground in Perth’s east
The major Bush fire broke out in piara waters in the late afternoon in what has been a massive day for bushfires across the Perth and Peel region. The fire prompted residents to flee the area by an issued warning from the department of fire and emergency services.
Iconic Big Blue slide remove from playground after inspections deem the slide unsafe and deteriorated
“The inspection found it had deteriorated to the point it could not be repaired and presented a safety risk to those who might use it.” The council city life director claims.
City reveals public’s preferences for park designs
More than 1000 people including hundreds of children voted on the design proposed for Carrie Blake community park. A Sasquatch, a kaleidoscope and a classic board game were some of the top themes chosen for a potential playground redesign.
Why some playgrounds are in danger of disappearing within the next 5 years
This organisation, dedicated to creating more opportunities and spaces for children to play, issued a warning after conducting its own survey; that playground boards are ageing and there is a shortage of volunteers. Rising costs, partly due to lack of subsidies is also a concern.
Vandal’s target and destroy priceless children’s playground
A decades old playground meant for kids is now literally chopped into pieces. According to the property owners, the vandalism is out of control in One North Columbus community.
Unintended student in wheelchair falls off playground while at school
A child left unattended has fallen 5 metres from a school playground. The mother of the boy says that what happened was pure negligence and 100% avoidable. She still awaits the districts response to this incident.