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A playscape is either a piece of land modified for children's play (a natural playscape), a particular structure on a playground, or a nontraditional type of play environment. Landscape architects and designers are increasingly using the term to express areas of cities that encourage interaction and enjoyment for all ages. [1]
In July 2001, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that each year, more than 200,000 children are taken to hospital emergency rooms due to playground-related injuries. Most injuries occur when a child falls onto the playground surface.
About 10 weeks before the playground build, project managers visit the community and speak to children about what types and colors of playground equipment they prefer. Three different designs are drafted and the community chooses the final one. A typical playground ranges from between $70,000 and $125,000.
Miracle was the first to design and manufacture playgrounds and sets for the fast food industry. It purchased the Setmaker Company in California, and with the help of Claude's son, Paul Ahrens, creating playground designs for fast food giant McDonald's. The firm had installed play equipment at over 500 McDonald's throughout the USA.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $389,900 grant to the Forest Preserve of Winnebago County to provide funding for a new natural playground feature at the arboretum.
For children ages 0–4, climbers (40%) had the highest incidence rates, followed by slides (33%). For children ages 5–14, climbing equipment (56%) had the highest incidence rates, followed by swings (24%). Most injuries on public playground equipment were associated with climbing equipment (53%), swings (19%), and slides (17%).
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