That’s because the city adds mulch to the playgrounds annually, and replaces it every three years. The rubber mulch is supposed to be maintenance free for up to five years, Hecker said.

"I've seen sharp pieces of the tire's steel belts in rubber mulch," one commenter said. "Not good for kids." Another agreed: "Yeah, it's bad stuff. Playground-safe shredded wood mulch is far ...

October 17, 2024 By Diana Zuckerman It has come to my attention that Hingham officials have been misled about the safety of ...

“It’s awesome to see a safe place where children can play. I have a 5-year-old, and we go to a park near us for her to play.” Volunteers spread mulch over part of the new playground at Twin ...

Monkey bars, jungle gyms and playgrounds are synonymous with childhood play. They are also often the target of campaigns to reduce risk, sometimes get torn down due to safety concerns, and are ...

A 27-year-old New Hampshire man was killed Wednesday in an explosion at a mulch supply company where he worked. Zachary Spooner of Windsor, N.H., was killed in the blast, which happened around 2 p ...

HEARD AT A PUBLIC COUNCIL MEETING. REPORTER THIS IS WHAT YOU’LL SEE IF YOU HEAD TO ANY DORMONT PLAYGROUND. THIS ONE HERE IS AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS THE CASTLE PLAYGROUND. THIS IS ACTUALLY ...

DORMONT, Pa. (KDKA) -- Playgrounds in Dormont will be closed until further notice so that the borough can make necessary safety upgrades. The borough shared the news about closing the playgrounds ...

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