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Archive for the ‘Playgrounds’ Category

April 8th, 2008

Check out the Teeter Twirl

Holy smokes does this toy look like fun!  I was searching for something unrelated on the Toys ‘R Us website when I spotted the new Teeter Twirl by Troxel Products. 
The Teeter Twirl is intended for kids ages 6 and up.  It’s not just a traditional see-saw.  The Teeter Twirl goes not just up and down, but […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

January 2nd, 2008

I Heart Monkey Joes

That’s right, I said it, I love Monkey Joe’s. Now I know that this kind of place is a nightmare for some parents, but for me, I don’t mind it so much. If I can take my 3 kids to a place where they can run wild and get some much needed energy out, then […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

June 28th, 2007

Have you been to a spray park?

We met some friends this week at a new park in our area. A friend (hi, friend :) ) was so excited to share this find with us and all the kids. And the kids had a blast!
Have you been to a spray park (I’ve also heard them called a “sprayground”), yet? […]

By Kerri Aldrich -- 3 comments

April 29th, 2007

Does anyone still play Tetherball?

So, a friend spent a portion of this weekend participating in a blogathon to raise money for charity. At one point, she and another blogathoner (yes, I’m making up words, I think), started chatting about a game called Swingball. From what I gathered, it seemed similar to what I grew up with as […]

By Kerri Aldrich -- 4 comments

September 15th, 2006

Legoland Windsor UK

Click to see my Legoland flickr album.
Ever since we moved to London in January, we’ve wanted to take our four-year-old to Legoland Windsor. My husband finally arranged to take the day off yesterday and off we went even though the skies were gray and it had poured heavily the entire night before. Legoland would […]

By Hsien-Hsien Lei -- 3 comments

August 2nd, 2006

Children’s Discovery Garden

Hsien’s post of the Playground at Kew Gardens inspired me to bring along a camera to shoot a few photos while visiting a local park.
We live in a city that is trying to revitalize its image and its city life. We’re not a hotbed of activity yet, but a few improvements have made a […]

By Kerri Aldrich -- 7 comments

June 29th, 2006

Warning: Burning Playground Equipment

As the summer heats up and the sun burns down on everything, remember to check all playground equipment before your kids climb on.
Jerry Tyler with the Benton-Franklin Health District said the older metal slides and swings are dangerous because they retain heat and can cause second and third degree burns to […]

By Hsien-Hsien Lei -- 7 comments

June 22nd, 2006

Playground at Kew Gardens, London

Here are some pictures from the fantastic Climbers and Creepers playground at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, London. I’d like to showcase playgrounds around the world. Won’t you share a few pics of your neighborhood playground or a special one you visited? (No identifying details needed if you’d prefer to keep […]

By Hsien-Hsien Lei -- 3 comments