The right surface can create a safer, more accessible, durable and attractive outdoor space—and it doesn't have to stop at the edge of the playground.
Some of the best campground memories happen around a table.
Fitness doesn't have to happen inside a gym.
A Certified Playground Safety Inspector is trained to evaluate public playgrounds and playground equipment for potential safety hazards.
A great recreation space isn't just designed for the person playing. It's designed for everyone who comes with them.
Shade belongs in the playground budget from the beginning. Learn how planned shade can support heat management, comfort, inclusive use, and long-term project value.
What Happens When Recreation Spaces Grow With Their Users?
Children eventually outgrow traditional playgrounds. But that doesn't mean they should outgrow the park. Challenge courses and outdoor fitness can give kids and adults a different way to move, compete, build confidence, and work together.
A great park is more than an open space. It is a place where families and friends gather, children play, neighbors connect, and people of all ages have opportunities to be active.
Thoughtfully designed parks bring together a variety of experiences. From play and fitness, to social interaction, relaxation, and exploration. The right combination of playground equipment, shelters, site amenities, and recreational features, can transform an ordinary outdoor space into a destination that serves an entire community.
For parks and recreation departments, municipalities, schools, and community organizations planning a new park or looking to improve an existing one, choosing the right amenities is an important part of creating a space people will want to visit again and again.
Here are several essential park amenities and recreation features every community should consider.
There are playgrounds that give kids a place to play—and then there are playgrounds that change what a community believes is possible.
The new DREAM Playground at Oak Grove Park in Hudson, Ohio, is one of those places.
Parks directors, facilities managers, and school decision makers face a critical decision when selecting a vendor for playground shade structures. The right choice protects children from harmful UV rays, extends equipment life, and creates inviting community spaces. The wrong choice can mean costly repairs, safety concerns, and frustrated visitors.
DWA Recreation helps municipalities and school districts navigate this decision by asking the questions that matter, before making the commitment.
