Playgrounds are fundamental spaces for childhood development. Kids need a place where they can safely play outdoors. From ...

The playground at Lake County Intermediate School in Leadville, Colo., was in desperate need of a makeover. The schoolyard didn’t offer much — just a few swings, some rusty climbing equipment, a ...

AUSTIN, Texas — During the summer, families want to get out and play. But before hopping on the swing or monkey bars, experts say parents should make sure the playground equipment isn't too hot to ...

As record heat continues to scorch the midsection of the country and the South, FOX Weather hit the playground to find out exactly how hot the swings, slides and benches actually get. Even our expert ...

Playgrounds might seem like contraptions meant to help kids burn off energy and kill time, but the reality is these intricately designed rigs should also help kids with creativity, coordination, ...

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 ...

Aging playground equipment at three Southwest Allen County elementary schools is set for replacement this summer as part of a ...

Trips to the park are still a treasured part of childhood, but today’s playgrounds have changed a lot since you were a kid. Safety concerns have made a lot of old favorites, from merry-go-rounds to ...

[KIDS SHOUTING] >> IT IS SUCH A REAL AND GENUINE LAUGHTER ENJOY THAT YOU SEE. CAROLYN: AT FIRST GLANCE, THIS MIGHT LOOK LIKE A TYPICAL PLAYGROUND. BUT FOR SOME FAMILIES, IT’S SO MUCH MORE. >> IT IS ...