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Coronavirus FAQs: Are Playgrounds Too Risky? Do I Need A Mask For Outdoor Exercise?

Dec 04, 2020
States are closing down playgrounds again as case counts rise. Is that a good idea? Also: What's the deal with masks and outdoor exercise?
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City Of Las Vegas Announces Reopening Of Playgrounds

Oct 16, 2020

The city of Las Vegas says its playgrounds have reopened, with precautions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Signs are being installed at all city parks to indicate maximum occupancy for each playground, along with the safety rules.

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13.7: Cosmos And Culture

Is It Time To Bring Risk Back Into Our Kids' Playgrounds?

Mar 15, 2018
Are playgrounds in the U.S. too sterile and risk-averse to help our kids thrive? Anthropologist Barbara J. King considers play and child development in evolutionary perspective.
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Sunset Park

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Apr 09, 2015

Fresh air, sunshine and great food. The only question: Where to picnic? We’ve got plenty of suggestions to spread around.

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