Let’s get the scary stats out of the way first. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger are treated in U.S. emergency departments ...

In New York's municipal playgrounds, parents, architects and city officials wage a seemingly ceaseless struggle to balance safety and creativity. The very controversial cobbled berm at Playground 89. ...

Learn how to avoid hazards that can lead to accidents. June 25, 2010 — -- Every year, about a dozen children die in playground accidents and another 200,000 are injured, according to the U.S.

Metro playgrounds are kept to national safety standards and are regularly inspected, school and parks officials say. The issue of playground safety was raised last week after a third-grader took a ...

Summer is a great time for kids to play outside, which means many kids spend a lot of time on playgrounds. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) collects valuable data that provides ...

Perry Village government leaders are considering ways to make Lee Lydic Park’s playground a safer place for children. The village has responded quickly to address concerns about potential hazards ...

This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. A trio of boys tramps along the length of a wooden fence, back and forth, shouting like carnival barkers. “The ...

The playground is a parent’s best friend on a sunny day. Little kids get the chance to run, climb, swing and slide—and hopefully, tire themselves out so much they fall to sleep quickly and easily at ...

When it comes to keeping your kids safe while playing outside, playground safety is an important topic. Ensuring playground safety not only prevents injuries but also ensures your children can stay ...