http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/ Explore the world of playgrounds through Dynamo's perspective. en-ca 240 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/understanding_climbing_net_fall_heights.html A recent addition to many playgrounds are the ever-more-popular Climbing Nets. These nets offer a variety of challenges and opportunities for children... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/itemea7c7e75a62c9cb61602bb178c4b90d0 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/biggo_flyer_now_ipema_powered.html The Dynamo Biggo Flyer has had a history of leading the way. It was one of the first products to employ a to-fro swing-like motion in a multi-user product.... Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/item21f312487677e4cdd21da8b02037570c http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/4th_of_july_on_marathon_key.html Sombrero Beach is known as one of the best places in the Florida Keys to celebrate the 4th of July. The holiday weekend is always a busy time, with people... Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/itemf2722273cf157413b93fcf56980db0c0 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/the_science_of_net_play_part_4.html This weeks' article focuses on more of the many passive learning opportunities presented to a child while they play on Dynamo commercial playground equipment. WHAT... Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/item9322153a036aae38e08d72dc3d510c57 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/the_science_of_net_play_part_3.html This weeks' article focuses on another of the many passive learning opportunities presented to a child while they play on Dynamo playground equipment. PERPETUAL... Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/item574f97666b3296599fc8b9b597c24025 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/the_science_of_net_play_part_2.html This weeks' article focuses on the first of the many passive learning opportunities presented to a child while they play on Dynamo playground equipment. CAUSE... Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/item40735c540589f36536c16389122a68fa http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/the_science_of_net_play_part_1.html There is a growing trend in the commercial playground equipment industry to provide educational content and/or curriculum along with the equipment. This... Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/itemd00f2e1549ef38b1394ef145990477bd http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/knowing_the_ropes.html At the core of just about any Dynamo product, you will find the humble steel reinforced rope cable. While this rope may seem simple, it is a complex construction... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/iteme533f3d8b46a694fe9556a91d9e45ec2 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/ipema_certification_achieved.html In the interest of playground safety, the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) provides a Third Party Certification Service whereby... Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/itemc5b2597789842d4a0456de1d60012edd http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/when_dynamo_went_down_under.html Less than a year after branching out with their first truly international sale, Dynamo stepped onto a whole new continent. The first Dynamo Playgrounds... Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/item5322f4e56518b71dc0c8bffb19fda58d http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/keeping_safety_in_sight.html Most commercial playground equipment standards do not contain any language that mandates leaving openings in the playground equipment to allow the children... Thu, 27 May 2010 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/item6f873b9b08056c97b483e942a1888649 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/its_time_to_play_naturally.html Playgrounds are changing. Some commercial playground equipment is following the space age, using new high-tech materials and freeform designs that might... Fri, 21 May 2010 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/item34622aff2a40b90bf8f1b29472a3589d http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/smith_memorial_playground_updated.html Continued from last week... When the decision was made to fund raise and renovate Smith Memorial Playground, the foundation hired local playground designer... Fri, 14 May 2010 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/item4e6ca9b4f9deb0129a188b8d7e87a2dc http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/historic_smith_memorial_playground.html In 2006, the Smith Memorial Playground reopened after having been closed for almost a dozen years. The playground is a Philadelphia institution that has... Fri, 07 May 2010 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/item7e6439a82d36706595c0fd4bddf4e6f4 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/safe_is_the_new_fun.html When considering what type of commercial playground equipment to purchase for a school playground or city park addition, many people are hesitant about... Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.dynamoplaygrounds.com/articles/itemfea5aa061ec10d0c7ad01b0f27b46f3a