Tag: Landscape Structures

Two children try out a communication s board a the new Warminster Community Park playground in Bucks County.Newtown Square

Modern Playgrounds Go Beyond ADA to Include Neurodiversity

Within hours of cutting the ribbon for the new playground at Warminster Community Park in Bucks County last May, the community’s Facebook page lit…

Broad Commons Park in Doylestown. Broad Commons Park Broad Commons Park in Doylestown is home to a playground replica of Fonthill Castle.Newtown Square

Broad Commons Park: A Tribute to Fonthill Castle’s Legacy

Nestled in the heart of Doylestown Borough, Broad Commons Park is a remarkable example of playground design that seamlessly blends cultural heritage with modern play…

The Volo, the latest innovation in playground equipment.Newtown Square

Elevate the Playground Experience with Volo From Landscape Structures

General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square is introducing the latest equipment innovation for the playground from Landscape Structures—Volo.

Volo, for children aged 5 to…

A Fonthill Castle-Themed playground in Newtown Square is being built. A replica of the Fonthill Castle tower dominates the construction site.Parks and recreation

This Playground Has Doylestown's Fonthill Castle as Its Inspiration

A uniquely-themed playground inspired by Henry Mercer’s historic Fonthill Castle is coming this fall to a corner of Doylestown’s Broad Commons Park…

The expanded inclusive playground in Northampton Township, Bucks CountyNewtown Square

Northampton Playground in Bucks County Expands to Include Everyone

It’s been nearly a year since a grand re-opening of a municipal park-inclusive playground in Northampton Township, Bucks County, and community leaders…

The Jordan Park outdoor fitness system in AllentownNewtown Square

General Recreation: Allentown Brings the Best of the Gym to the Outdoors

When Allentown residents needed a membership-free fitness workout location, General Recreation was there to help them design an outdoor fitness system at Jordan Park…

Playground equipment at Spring Garden Township in York.Health & Fitness

Spring Garden Township Grows Gathering Spaces for Community

After more than 25 years in the playground design business, General Recreation’s consultant Steve Hemler still approaches a new client like Spring Garden Township…

Maria CiaoDesign

General Recreation: Young Woman’s Project Made Playground More Accessible

Maria Ciao earned a Girl Scout Humanitarian Award and the Girl Scout’s Gold Award for working to install accessible play equipment at North Park…

Rhapsody Instruments, part of Harmony Playground in Litiz.Design

General Recreation: Harmony Playground in Lititz Was a Community Effort

The “Harmony Playground” in Lititz, PA went from one local resident’s request for a wheelchair-accessible swing to a full-fledged playground thanks to…

3 girls trying out the Symbol Communication Sign.Health & Fitness

Play Area Symbol Sign Lets All Children Express Themselves

Communication and expression are critical skills children need as they develop, but not every child finds it easy to communicate verbally.

Symbols and pictures are…

Little boy tries out a slide at Milestone Playground.Health & Fitness

General Recreation in Newtown Square Helped Bring Playground Vision to Life

When Jenny Morgan wanted an all-accessible playground in her rural, close-knit community of Warfordsburg, PA, she turned to General Recreation Inc. out of…