![Two girls play on the log tops at Carcross' playground](https://activeforlife.com/content/uploads/2022/05/carcross-playground-989x660.jpg)
![Two girls play on the log tops at Carcross' playground](https://activeforlife.com/content/uploads/2022/05/carcross-playground-989x660.jpg)
![Canada’s best and coolest playgrounds](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2022/05/carcross-playground.jpg)
Canada’s best and coolest playgrounds
As summer approaches, pack a picnic, grab your kids, and head to one of these awesome Canadian playgrounds!
![Play is what we need: How cities responded when playgrounds were closed](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2021/07/public-park.jpg)
Play is what we need: How cities responded when playgrounds were closed
During the pandemic, cities got creative in making play-friendly parks, streets, and other areas for families to enjoy.
![Why Canada needs more inclusive playgrounds](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2019/10/Roller-slides.png)
Why Canada needs more inclusive playgrounds
Playgrounds should be fun, welcoming, accessible spaces for all kids. Here’s a look at how to make them more inclusive.
![Why kids need to play with mud, tires, fire, and junk](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2019/12/vivo-play-calgary.jpg)
Why kids need to play with mud, tires, fire, and junk
The Vivo Play Project gives kids the opportunity to let loose, play freely, and get dirty.
![How playgrounds helped my special-needs son develop physical literacy](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2019/09/cam-playground.jpg)
How playgrounds helped my special-needs son develop physical literacy
My youngest son, Cam, has always been full of surprises. With a flair for the dramatic, Cam decided that he would make his grand entrance into the world more than 12 weeks early. With the ensuing medical issues, including collapsed lungs, chronic lung disease, infections, viruses, heart concerns, and prolonged gastrointestinal and feeding issues, his … Continued
![3 ways to create a communal outdoor play space for the kids in your community](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2016/11/outdoor-play-space.jpg)
3 ways to create a communal outdoor play space for the kids in your community
Adopting ideas from Mike Lanza’s Playborhood concept
![Playgrounds around the world show kids at their best](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2015/08/world-playgrounds.jpg)
Playgrounds around the world show kids at their best
Kids get active in these six varied spaces
![How to get the most out of playground time with your preschooler](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2015/07/preschooler-playground.jpg)
How to get the most out of playground time with your preschooler
Help them grow physical skills and develop independence
![What happens when kids are in a playground with no rules?](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2014/10/no-rules-playground.jpg)
What happens when kids are in a playground with no rules?
Believe it or not, less bullying and less injuries occur
![10 things we learned at the Global Summit on the Physical Activity of Children](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2014/05/physical-activity-of-children-summit.jpg)
10 things we learned at the Global Summit on the Physical Activity of Children
The latest science, studies, and tools to address the issue of kids’ inactivity
![Check out these five amazing playgrounds](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2013/08/teardrop-park_nyc.jpg)
Check out these five amazing playgrounds
Proper playground design needs to balance safety with a stimulating play experience
![The case for ‘provocative’ playgrounds](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2012/11/safe-playgrounds.jpg)
The case for ‘provocative’ playgrounds
Playgrounds should be safe for children, but not to the extent that they impede healthy activity