The playground at Lake County Intermediate School in Leadville, Colo., was in desperate need of a makeover. The schoolyard didn’t offer much — just a few swings, some rusty climbing equipment, a ...

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 ...

Playgrounds might seem like contraptions meant to help kids burn off energy and kill time, but the reality is these intricately designed rigs should also help kids with creativity, coordination, ...

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 ...

Let’s get the scary stats out of the way first. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger are treated in U.S. emergency departments ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Some of the hottest surfaces outside often come in contact with the smallest hands. We’re talking about playground equipment, the metal or plastic kind. “We do really like ...

Two years ago, local business owners Jessica and Kevin Grenier had an idea: What if they opened an indoor playground for kids ...

An elementary school playground in Clinton Township is showing signs of serious wear, and parents say children are still ...