We now live in a world where the physical and emotional safety of a person is a top priority. It’s a far cry from previous generations, when toughing it out was pretty much the norm. The first ...

A popular South Wairarapa playground has been demolished to make way for a safer facility for children of all ages.

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 ...

At the risk of sounding like a drill sergeant or a very, very old person, playground equipment of yore was better. It served as a butt-blistering, splinter-stabbing, tooth-loosening rite of passage ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - We all want what is best for our kids, which is why we ensure they have plenty of water and sunscreen. However, when you’re taking them to the playground in extreme heat, ...

Playgrounds look harmless, but small risks hide in plain sight. A loose bolt, a fast-moving older child, or a moment of ...