Shana FriesenNov 15, 20215 minA World of Imagination with Nature Play!Kids love to be transported to a world of imagination. That phrase reminds me of the famous song Willy Wonka sang in the movie "Willy...
Shana FriesenJul 15, 20217 minSummer is Back! Let's Visit a Playground!Summer is back and it's time to get outside and play! After a year of being cooped up, kids and parents are eager to get back to some...
Shana FriesenJun 4, 20204 minOutdoor Learning and Social Distance Design - Inspirational Design Ideas for the Pandemic and BeyondHow do we take the burden off of indoor classroom spaces? By providing simple outdoor classroom spaces on school grounds and in local parks
Shana FriesenApr 9, 20196 minThe New Perspective – Autism Acceptance, Appreciation and Inclusion Let’s embrace a new perspective. This year for Autism Awareness Month the Autism Society wants to go beyond simply promoting autism...
Shana FriesenFeb 8, 20193 minInspiring the Next American Ninja WarriorOne of the best measures of the success of a play environment is how long people stay engaged with the space. The greatest factors...
Shana FriesenJul 6, 20189 minIt’s Summertime! Time to Get Outside and Play!Can you believe it’s Summer already? Summertime has got to be a kid’s favorite time of the year! School is out, fun vacations are...
Shana FriesenJun 27, 20184 minInclusive Play for Deaf-Blind Awareness Playgrounds should be fun for all children but having a good time can be more difficult for those with special needs. Most playgrounds do...
Shana FriesenMay 3, 20183 minPlaygrounds aren’t just for kids anymore!“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing” ~ George Bernard Shaw Older Americans month is...
Miracle PlaysystemsAug 10, 20174 min10 Best Playgrounds in CaliforniaEach year Miracle Playsystems brings communities together to build their dream playground. Visiting one of California’s finest play areas...