Playground Nonprofit Resources

Playground safety guidelines.

Over 12,000 ASTM standards operate globally. Defined and set by us, their safety guidelines improve the lives of millions every day. Combined with our innovative business services, they enhance performance and help everyone have confidence in the things they buy and use.

Playground Safety Handbook

Safety Awareness on Playgrounds, Playground Safety Handbook, playground injury also playground burns, general guidelines for new and existing playgrounds

Canadian Playground

Canadian Playground Standards Association, CSA.   Testing & Certification services with a strong focus on accuracy and time to market

Playground Contractors

International Playground Contractors Association is a worldwide partnership. We formed to contribute to the advancement of the playground building industry also promoting playground installation as a legitimate contracting profession within the playground industry.

IPEMA

The International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association provides 3rd party Product Certification services.   U.S. and Canadian public play equipment and public play surfacing materials in the U.S. We service IPEMA-certified member companies, affiliated playground industry groups and anyone with an interest in playground equipment regulations.

Playground Advocate

KaBOOM! Playground Advocate, attempts to do what we know is so important and that is to provide spaces and playgrounds in neighborhoods around the U.S., particularly very tough difficult neighborhoods where they haven’t had a playground for many years because of violence

Accessibility

The National Center on Accessibility provides training, research and technical assistance on the methods to successfully include people with disabilities in parks, recreation and tourism.

Youth Sports

The National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute is dedicated to being the recognized leader and advocate for advancing and disseminating the latest research and evidence-based education, recommendations and policy to enhance the experience, development, health and safety of our youth in sports. “Making Youth Sports a Public Health Solution” (SM)

Playground Builders

Playground Builders creates safe spaces where kids can be kids. Communities can feel empowered and new possibilities can find a strong foundation. Our playgrounds are built, installed and maintained by local people in the communities the playgrounds serve.

Playground Ideas

Playground ideas…No matter who or where you are, with the right tools and resources you can create an amazing playground for the children in your community.

Accessible Playgrounds

The mission of Shane’s Inspiration is to create Universally Accessible Playgrounds also programs that integrate children of all abilities socially, physically and emotionally, fostering acceptance, friendship and understanding.

Safe Play.

The National Program for Playground Safety, is the leader in safe play research, training, and development of S.A.F.E. play areas! NPPS’ mission is to help the public create safe and developmentally appropriate playground environments for children.