creative play-system along with a traditional circuit playground
(slides, monkey-bars, climbers) This installation has been incredibly
successful. We have tailored the design for 2nd-5th grade but I am sure
that the company (LandScape Structures) could help you design a
playground for JK-2. We actually went through a modified RFP process -
ended up with 3 vendors with 3 concepts and selected Landscape
Structure. The design team included general studies faculty, PE
faculty, faculty with recess duty, students, parents and a member of our
maintenance staff. =20
I was very impressed with Site Specialists/LandScape Structures level of
customer service. The installation was smooth, on time and well
managed. Our students LOVE the EVOS system - it is a pirate ship,
elephant, castle, apartment building - it is designed as a social play
system which is very different from the circuit structure (which we also
installed). Please see the link below for a press release from our local
paper.=20
http://www.solomon-schechter.com/podium/default.aspx?t=3D6648=20
Contact Details:
Jeff Charles
Site Specialists Ltd
265 Post Ave Suite 365
Westbury NY 11590
516-338-1630 Phone
516-338-1631 fax
Rahel Rosner
Chief Operating Officer
Solomon Schechter School of Westchester
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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Duncan Hossack
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 11:38 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Playground design
Dear Colleagues,
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We are designing a new facility and a new playground for our JK- grade 2
children.
I am wondering whether anyone has had experience in designing a creative
playground environment that doesn't just use the modular equipment
manufactured by the major companies.
Is anyone aware of any literature in this area?
Best wishes,
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Duncan
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Duncan Hossack
Head of Lower School
Saint Andrew's School
3900 Jog Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
Phone: (561) 210-2200
Fax: (561) 210-2207
Website: www.saintandrewsschool.net=20
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