Safety and accessibility seem to oppose one another. Are there ways to meet both needs?
A. Yes, there are ways to provide safe, accessible, and challenging play environments. This is a new area, and it poses a challenge to all managers, but with creative planning, the challenge can be met. Various documents address both issues by agencies such as the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) F1487, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the National Recreation and Park Association, and NRPA’s National Playground Safety Institute.
