As record heat continues to scorch the midsection of the country and the South, FOX Weather hit the playground to find out exactly how hot the swings, slides and benches actually get. Even our expert ...

AUSTIN, Texas — During the summer, families want to get out and play. But before hopping on the swing or monkey bars, experts say parents should make sure the playground equipment isn't too hot to ...

Every year, about 220,000 kids younger than 14 show up in U.S. emergency rooms with injuries from a playground. That's just the ones who go to the ER. Others seek care at their pediatrician's office, ...

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 ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Playing isn’t just for enjoyment. It’s a way for children to develop skills, learn habits, and (of course) burn off some extra energy, ...

Research shows that recess during school could have both physical and academic benefits for kids. But some say recess periods ...

Julie Kenerson loved taking her two sons to the Charlestown playground in Mayor Thomas M. Menino Park. Its accessible design allowed Lukas to play side-by-side with his brother Jake, who had a rare ...

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — The ImPossible Dream Playground in Warwick is a place for inclusion of all kids. In the 1980's, Diane Florio-Penza said her dad had an idea. “It was a dream. And I don’t say ...

The Town of Corte Madera agenda materials lay out the staff recommendation and give staff the go ahead to finalize plans and ...

BRECKSVILLE, Ohio -- The city is rebuilding its Kids Quarters children’s playground, which is behind Brecksville Community Center on Brecksville Road, just south of City Hall. On Dec. 3, City Council ...