Rick Henke

Baldwin School

This playground structure was installed at the  Baldwin School in Cambridge, MA in the fall 2006. It seems to be the attraction for school age children. Here is reason enough to leave the computer game at home and have real fun. A tree house at 12' height with a long tube slide, a flexible climbing wall, track rides, Hand over Hand ladders, a rope bridge and a huge climbing net where play  can make all fantasies turn into reality.   

The Octopus Play Structure

I found this interesting octopus in Victoria, BC, Canada last fall. What a fun way to use the water theme in a playground setting.  I would have climbed in it, but they were revovating the surfacing.  The outside of the Octopus seemed to be as slippery to climb on as the Octopus itself. 

What do you think?

Rick

Best Playgrounds in USA

Businessweek has rated playgrounds across the country.  Goric Marketing Group USA supplied 2 of the 10 most innovative playgrounds.   

We would like to encourage you to submit pictures of your local playground with your review...what do you like and what don't you like and why?

Do you have a question about fundraising, standards, or otherwise.  Submit it and let's talk about it.

Have you seen a playground that is particularly interesting?  Take pictures, or a video and submit it with your comments and I will let you know what I think and allow others to give their opinions. 

At the same time, I will provide my thoughts on the state of the industry, and provide valuable playground resources---information on safety standards, fundraising, design, procurement, etc.

I look forward to creating this blog together with you.

Rick Henke
Play Enthusiast
Goric Marketing Group, USA, Inc.