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Fun and challenging play equipment,
appropriate to the age
groups.
Independent play elements to complete
and compliment the
playground.
The ideal safety surface to fit budget,
usage, and safety
requirements.
Professional, qualified installation services certified through
the manufacturer.
Lone Star Recreation
10601 Grant Rd., Suite 217
Houston, TX 77070
Phone: 281-970-9010 |
800-867-2070
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Resources
This page will provide you with helpful
information on rules, regulations, safety
standards, and certifications pertaining to your
playgrounds. It is a resource to assist you in
finding current and accurate facts and figures
regarding risk of injury, testing, and
performance standards, certifications, and
environmental responsibility. Click on the links
for more information, or call us with your
questions.
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The Access Board is an
independent Federal agency
devoted to accessibility for
people with disabilities. A key
mission of the Board is
developing and maintaining
accessibility guidelines and
standards under several
different laws, including the
ADA, Americans with Disabilities
Act. The ADA Accessibility
Guidelines, directly governs
play and recreation areas.
http://www.access-board.gov. |
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The American Society for
Testing and Materials is a
trusted source for technical
standards for materials,
products, systems, and services.
The "Standard Consumer Safety
Performance Specifications for
Playground Equipment for "Public
Use" is available on the ASTM
website. The purpose of this
standard is to reduce
life-threatening and
debilitating
injuries.
www.astm.org |
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| The Consumer Product Safety
commission is committed to
protecting consumers and
families from the risk of
serious injury or death from
consumer products. Many
publications are available on
their website, including a
Playground Safety Checklist.
www.cpsc.gov |
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| The International Playground
Manufacturers Association is an
organization that promotes
quality and safety for all
playground manufacturers. The
seal provided by the IPEMA
certifies that a playground
manufacturer conforms to safety
standards.
www.ipema.org |
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| The National Program for
Playground Safety was
established by the University of
Northern Iowa with funding from
the Centers for Disease Control
and Injury Prevention. This
group has become the premier
non-profit organization dealing
with playground safety in the
U.S. and provides various
educational publications and
video.
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| The National Recreation &
Park Association's mission is to
advance parks, recreation, and
environmental conservation
efforts that enhance the quality
of life for all people. It is
the largest professional and
citizen organization working
toward this goal. Conferences
and classes are held regularly
to disseminate information.
www.nrpa.org |
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The National Playground
Safety Institute provides
information and resources
regarding playground safety
issues and offers playground
inspector courses.
http://nrpa.org/npsi |
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The Texas Recreation and
Park Society, state affiliate
member of the NRPA, is a
non-profit professional and
education organization founded
over 65 years ago to
advance the profession of parks,
recreation, and leisure services
in Texas. The society serves as
a clearinghouse for
information and resources to
help with a wide range of
challenges facing park,
recreation, and leisure services
professionals.
www.traps.org |
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The American Society of
Landscape Architects is a
national association
representing landscape
architects. The
profession encompasses the
analysis, planning, design,
management, and stewardship of
the natural and built
environments. Their website
features information and
services for the profession and
the general public.
http://www.asla.org/
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