10 backyard playground ideas for every size plot Whether outside space is tight or plentiful, these fun backyard ideas for kids will engage children of any age. ‘Making sure the play space has a ...

There are 14 choices here, so you're bound to find something that appeals to your family and friends. Check 'em out. How neat is the bright yellow Lucite cornhole game? Made from acrylic, this buy ...

We’ve all become accustomed to a hurried lifestyle, but every child needs some free time to play — and outdoor play benefits kids physically, socially and emotionally. Once the children are outside, ...

There’s no doubt that cornhole and horseshoes are fun games to play. Both have been enjoyed in backyards, parks and beaches for generations. However, other yard games are just as effective at bringing ...

Backyard Play Systems is recalling four outdoor playsets with wooden roofs after realizing they pose an entrapment hazard to children. The recall involves home play equipment marketed under the brand ...

Most afternoons, my backyard is a hangout spot for kids in my neighborhood. And it's not just my backyard — other houses on my block participate, too. Everyone follows the rules of the house and plays ...

Every year, playground accidents leave thousands of children with serious, sometimes permanent injuries. And if you think school or park playgrounds are the most dangerous, The Early Show consumer ...

Think adventure requires plane tickets and expensive gear? Sometimes the best journeys start right outside your door. Your ...

WASHINGTON — Thousands of backyard swing sets sold at Costco and Lowe's have been recalled because of an entrapment hazard. According to the recall, the wooden parts used to create a decorative gable ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Fresh air and exercise may be going by the wayside for little ones, suggests a new study that found preschoolers in child care centers often don't get enough outdoor play time. The new research, ...

As Atlantic Canadians hunker down and brace for winter storm systems, paediatricians are concerned that children will not ...