Guaranteed to engage the children for hours, encourage creativity and provide an outlet for excess energy, a backyard playground is worth considering whether you're planning a simple yard update or a ...

Backyard Play Systems is recalling four outdoor playsets with wooden roofs after realizing they pose an entrapment hazard to children. The recall involves home play equipment marketed under the brand ...

Every year, playground accidents leave thousands of children with serious, sometimes permanent injuries. And if you think school or park playgrounds are the most dangerous, The Early Show consumer ...

The warm, summer months mean your children will likely be spending plenty of time in the backyard and nearby parks. If you want to make an entertaining area and/or assemble a swing set or some kind of ...

There are 14 choices here, so you're bound to find something that appeals to your family and friends. Check 'em out. How neat is the bright yellow Lucite cornhole game? Made from acrylic, this buy ...

WASHINGTON — Thousands of backyard swing sets sold at Costco and Lowe's have been recalled because of an entrapment hazard. According to the recall, the wooden parts used to create a decorative gable ...

The best outdoor toys keep your kids happy playing outside all day. There are many benefits of outdoor play for children and their development, says Dr. Danielle Budash Newkam, a psychologist and ...

We’ve all become accustomed to a hurried lifestyle, but every child needs some free time to play — and outdoor play benefits kids physically, socially and emotionally. Once the children are outside, ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Most afternoons, my backyard is a hangout spot for kids in my neighborhood. And it's not just my backyard — other houses on my block participate, too. Everyone follows the rules of the house and plays ...

There’s no doubt that cornhole and horseshoes are fun games to play. Both have been enjoyed in backyards, parks and beaches for generations. However, other yard games are just as effective at bringing ...

Enjoying the playground. Image by Tim Sandle. Enjoying the playground. Image by Tim Sandle. Safe outdoor spaces for children to play, such as public parks and playgrounds, provide the opportunity for ...