--- title: Articles | GameTime Canada | Admin description: Stay up-to-date on the latest happenings with GameTime. --- # Articles ### The Foundation of Play: Choosing the Right Playground Surfacing May 5, 2025 An engaging play environment starts with a solid foundation. Playground surfacing is essential for accessibility and for the long-term success of your... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/the-foundation-of-play-choosing-the-right-playground-surfacing) ### National Playground Safety Week: Keep Playgrounds Play-Ready April 21, 2025 According to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), one-third of playground injuries result from incomplete or neglected maintenance, and... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/national-playground-safety-week-keep-playgrounds-play-ready) ### Three Ways to Maximize Your Playground Budget February 14, 2025 [ Schools](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/schools) [ Parks & Rec](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/parks-rec) [ Daycares](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/daycares) [ Churches](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/churches) More Play. Less Money. “How much will a new playground cost?” [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2019/11/three-ways-to-maximize-your-playground-budget) ### Explore The Stadium Obstacle Course for Kids February 6, 2025 [ Schools](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/schools) [ Parks & Rec](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/parks-rec) [ Daycares](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/daycares) [ Churches](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/churches) [ Early Childhood](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/early-childhood) Since its introduction in 2015, no other piece of playground equipment has transformed parks and playgrounds like Expression Swing®. Invented by Tom... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2021/12/product-spotlight-expression-swing-0) ### Exploring New Ways to Play in 2025 February 4, 2025 The Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, and Millennials - analyzing the social impact of each generation has never been more widely discussed. Now, as we... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/exploring-new-ways-to-play-in-2025) ### Play On!: How School Playgrounds Create Healthy and Active Students November 1, 2024 Teachers, administrators, and parents value seeking out the most effective methods to educate children, whether that be comparing Phonics and Whole... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/play-on-how-school-playgrounds-create-healthy-and-active-students) ### New VistaRope® Playground Net Collection for Fall 2024 October 12, 2024 GameTime is excited to announce the Fall 2024 update to our playground net collection. VistaRope® is a comprehensive collection of playground nets and... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/new-vistarope-playground-net-collection-for-fall-2024) ### Canada Elevates Playtime: GameTime Releases New Playground Equipment Catalogue for 2024 January 26, 2024 Introducing the New 2024 GameTime Catalogue [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2024/1/canada-elevates-playtime-gametime-releases-new-playground-equipment-catalogue-for-2024) ### The Benefits of Outdoor Fitness Parks in Canada April 4, 2023 Outdoor fitness parks are becoming increasingly popular in Canada. These parks offer a variety of outdoor exercise equipment that people can use to get... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2023/4/the-benefits-of-outdoor-fitness-parks-in-canada) ### Why Playgrounds Are Essential in Canada January 3, 2023 Playgrounds are an integral part of childhood development in Canada, providing children with a space to socialize, exercise, and engage in imaginative... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2023/1/why-playgrounds-are-essential-in-canada) ### Fundraising Tips for New Playgrounds September 5, 2022 Raising money for a playground can be a challenging, but rewarding task. A playground can provide a community with a fun and safe place for children to... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2022/9/fundraising-tips-for-new-playgrounds) ### Take Your Workouts Outdoors August 10, 2022 According to Statistics Canada, most adults are not getting enough physical activity each day. The result is an increased risk of many health conditions... 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