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Research and Resources

Our parent company, PlayCore, partners with leading researchers and experts in the fields of play, outdoor recreation, inclusive design, health and wellness, and childhood development. These partners provide independent, research-based scholarly works to help communities design play and recreation spaces based on science and best practices.

Curricula & Programs

Programming your play and recreation space helps increase usage and engagement. PlayCore’ s standardsbased curricula and programs maximize a community or school ' s playground investment.

Advocacy Tools

PlayCore’ s advocacy guides provide research to help impact public policies and budgets, maximize resources for play and recreation, and advocate for communities to increase recreation opportunities that advance health and well-being.
GameTime also offers maintenance and supervision guides to help parents and caregivers provide a compliant play experience.

Best Practice Design

PlayCore’ s innovative design programs are based on valid, scholarly research and can enhance your play and recreation project, taking it to a level of success beyond aesthetics. A successful play and recreation environment lets people succeed physically, socially, and emotionally.
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