Location: Santa Ana, CASurface System Used: SpectraPourCompletion: September 2021Overview The Santa Ana Unified School District, located in Santa Ana, CA, was preparing for a renovation of an existing campus to provide new classrooms and playgrounds for the preschool and kindergarten children. They knew they needed a surfacing company they could trust with high-quality, DSA-approved products and an excellent warranty. Safety … Read More
West Hollywood Park – Phase II
Location: West Hollywood, CASurface System Used: SpectraPourCompletion: September 2021Overview The residents of West Hollywood, CA have something new to be proud of as the highly anticipated new West Hollywood Park is now complete! Phase II of the project, which completed in September 2021, accompanies the new 75,000 square-foot Aquatic and Recreation Center. Phase II included expanded green spaces with landscaping, … Read More
The Evolution of Play & Playgrounds
It’s hard to believe that the concepts of play and playgrounds are relatively new in our history. The theory that play is an integral part of human development only started to emerge towards the end of the nineteenth century. Before then, children were required to work in fields or factories, therefore public playgrounds did not exist. In the modern world, … Read More
Encouraging Health Equity Through Community Parks & Recreation
The term “health equity” has quickly gone from a buzzword to a nationwide initiative across our country within the last few years. Under the health equity concept, everyone has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible and no one is disadvantaged from achieving this due to social position, ability, or other circumstances. Often, a lack of resources can hinder … Read More
Del Rey Lagoon Park
Location: Del Rey, CASurface System Used: SpectraPourCompletion: June 2021Overview Local residents surrounding the Del Rey Lagoon have something new to be excited about! In June 2021, a new playground was completed that sits inland of the lagoon and is adjacent to a baseball field and basketball courts. The park also offers direct access to the lagoon for the residents of … Read More
What Makes a Product Sustainable?
In today’s world, there continues to be an increased focus on “green” products and practices, and the demand for these sustainable products and services is on the rise! As a consumer of any product, it’s important to understand exactly what this means so we can make better choices in our homes, our work environments, and for our families. So, what … Read More
Olympus Park
Location: Encinitas, CASurface System Used: SpectraPour SupremeCompletion: May 2021Overview On May 1, 2021, the City of Encinitas unveiled their newest community recreational facility – Olympus Park. This 3.1-acre neighborhood park includes various amenities, such as an exercise pad, dog park, skate park, and a bike pump track. The creativity of the designers can be seen in the botanical garden, public … Read More
How to Intentionally Design an Inclusive Playground
The need for inclusivity continues to grow in our society. From work environments and politics to schools and sports, diversity and inclusion is a fundamental part of the values and culture in our nation. The same can be said for one of human’s most basic functions — play. We must put an emphasis on creating and providing equality to everyone … Read More
Santana Park
Location: Corona, CA Surface System Used: SpectraPour Completion: December 2020Overview In mid-December, 2020, a ribbon-cutting was held for the new playground at Santana Park in Corona, CA. It’s Corona’s second fully accessible and inclusive playground. It features a massive pirate ship, boulders to climb, swings, imaginative play elements, ground-level activities, and a rubberized surfacing underneath that serves as a treasure … Read More
The Rising Popularity of Outdoor Fitness Parks
Promoting regular physical activity has always been a public health priority. However, during the pandemic, prioritizing exercise has been more difficult due to closed gyms, fewer organized sports and activities, and financial strains. Parks, organizations, and communities have been doing what they can to create new initiatives in encouraging exercise and removing the barriers to a healthier life. Outdoor fitness … Read More