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After visiting an average of 50 playgrounds apiece, our Park-A-Day Summer Challengers have come away with some remarkably similar observations about the state of play in their communities. Though somewhat troubling, these observations are instructive when thinking about how we go about building and looking after our neighborhood playgrounds. Here are three common problems, and three feasible solutions:
Summer might be over, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop playing. In fact, hundreds of communities across the United States will soon be gathering for a day of play during our national Play Day week, coming up on Sept. 18-26.
If we you believe in what we do -- that is, saving play for America's children -- here's a chance to show your support. All you have to do is lift a finger, literally.The KaBOOM! community is talking about play:
The KaBOOM! community is sharing places to play:
THE KaBOOM! VISION
A great place to play within walking distance of every child in America
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