Why Accessibility is Important for Your Playground Design

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Multi-ethnic group of school children playing on school playground.  African descent, elementary age boy is in a wheelchair.  Other children, play and talk to boy in front of outdoor playground equipment.  Education in USA, exercise themes, differing abilities.

Play is essential for people of all ages and abilities, but this is especially true for children. Playing on a playground gives them the outlet for their energy as well as plenty of time in the sunshine and fresh air. It helps them build social relationships as they interact with others. Parents who take their kids to the playground can … Read More

Building Meaningful Play with Inclusive Playgrounds

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Inclusive Playground with Rubber Safety Surfacing

“Play” brings people of all kinds and creeds together, breaking down barriers between those who might see others as “different” or unlike themselves. Action facilitates socialization, and encouraging children, parents, grandparents, and people of all ages and abilities to play together brings benefits that combat loneliness and segregation. But building an environment of inclusive play takes forethought and intentionality. Parks … Read More

North Beach Playground Receives Award

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SpectraPour System at North Beach playground safety surface in Santa Monica, CA.

We are very excited to announce that a recent project we completed, the North Beach Playground, received the 2019 Westside Urban Forum Design Award for Public/Open Space. This beach playground, located just north of the Santa Monica Pier, is accessible to children of all abilities and ages. The colorful, floating rocks add a sensory element and stimulate imagination while the … Read More

Shane’s Inspiration Uses SpectraPour Product for Safe Playground

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griffth park Rubber Playground

We are so proud to have been involved in a recent project to help create a unique playground designed to be accessible to all children, regardless of their physical ability. Griffith Park, located in Los Angeles, CA, provides a space for kids to safely play together. Here is a recent article published about the unique playground. 

San Lorenzo Community Park

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The San Lorenzo Community Park, located in San Lorenzo, CA, is a 15-acre site with many different spaces to provide something for everyone! SpectraTurf was proud to partner with the many different companies involved in this amazing community project. Learn more here.