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Playgrounds for Children, or Convenience for Maintenance?

Another Playground Will Lose Its Sand... Unless You Speak Up Now

A Win for Protecting the Basics, A Loss for Innovation and Equity

Playgrounds for Children, or Convenience for Maintenance?

After reading this update, please take the Richmond Playground survey and tell SF Recreation and Parks Department by Friday, November 8,...

Another Playground Will Lose Its Sand... Unless You Speak Up Now

After reading this update, please take the Golden Gate Heights Playground Survey and tell SF Recreation and Parks Department how you feel...

A Win for Protecting the Basics, A Loss for Innovation and Equity

We recently received notice that the new Panhandle Playground design would not only include a sand element, but also would have a reduced...

Take the Online Playground Survey to Reject The False Narrative of "Trade-Offs"

“I envision using these [yet to be developed] standards to create a trade-off conversation with the public on taking up valuable...

Panhandle Playground Online Survey open until Tuesday October 31 - Vote for Sand!

SFRPD is asking for community feedback on several proposed design concepts for the Panhandle Playground. The online survey can be found...

Online Survey Still Open for Alice Chalmers Playground - Please Vote for Sand!

Community input is still being sought for the proposed designs for the Alice Chalmers neighborhood playground in Crocker-Amazon (670...

It's Working! But We Still Have Work To Do...

Last week, SFRPD held community workshops to discuss the renovations at two of the playgrounds slated for redesign - McLaren Park...

Will Your Playground Be Next?

Dig into SF Recreation and Parks Department's website and it becomes clear that they are trying to phase out sand from all new...

Play, Women's Work, and Expert Opinion

During the past year, I’ve spoken to countless folks in the ECE (early childhood education) world and I’ve learned that it’s practically...

Staying Engaged: SF Playgrounds Currently Prioritized for Renovation

Calling all sand and authentic play advocates! To have our voices heard about the benefits of sand play and the importance of having...

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Why play in sand?

[Becauase] It invites participation; it permits children to make and test hypotheses; it stretches the imagination; it provides a potentially soothing sensory experience; and it is an excellent avenue for children to learn physical, cognitive, and social skills.

- Early Childhood News

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