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Parks&Recreation 2010 BUYER'S GUIDE

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Go Outside and Play!
According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in every five children is obese and
many experts, including Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, contend
that this trend is partly attributable to " nature-deficit disorder " - a pervasive lack
of experience in the outdoors. Landscape Structures believes that one
answer to this problem is to draw kids outdoors where higher levels of
play activity will lead to greater physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

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As part of its Play Naturally™ solution, Landscape Structures has introduced
several nature-inspired playstructures - including the Tree House and
AdventureScapes® - that blend the beauty and wonder of nature with the
safety, age-appropriateness and durability of manufactured equipment.

Every Child Loves a Tree House
The Tree House playstructure looks kid-engineered, and the Discovery
Tree Climb, Log Steppers and Tree Stump Transfer Module are based on
molds from actual tree bark. Kids will discover hidden forest friends such
as a squirrel and raccoon around the tree, and the Tree House lumber
planks are made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled material.

Climbing - The Most Natural Challenge
Landscape Structures also connected its Natural Climbers with strong Corocord® climbing
cables to create AdventureScapes. Playground planners can choose from nine AdventureScapes
configurations, available as freestanding components or as a connection to a playstructure, to fit a
variety of spaces and budgets.
" Countless studies have indicated that outdoor play is becoming a thing of the past, and that this
is profoundly impacting the health of our children, " says Steve King, cofounder and chairman of
Landscape Structures and a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects. " We believe
we have an obligation to turn this trend around, and that our Play Naturally solution will attract more
children outdoors and keep them playing longer. The new nature-inspired products will encourage
children to enjoy self-directed, free play in the outdoors-the way kids are supposed to play. "

To learn more about Play Naturally please visit playlsi.com/play-naturally.
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Since 1971, Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading
commercial playground equipment manufacturer in the world.
The employee-owned company is committed to making the
world a better place with active children thriving in leading
communities year after year, generation after generation.
Landscape Structures encourages outdoor play that develops
healthy kids and a sustainable world by creating innovative
products that are environmentally responsible. The company's
mission from day one has been to enhance children's lives
by fostering and creating inspiring play experiences while
honoring the environment.

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