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Will parks be out of bounds as climate change worsens?

Finding a Fix for Playgrounds That Are Too Hot to Touch

In Arizona, researchers are studying playgrounds where the equipment gets so hot it can burn kids’ skin. As heat worsens nationwide, other communities will need to take note.

By Wyatt Myskow

En busca de soluciones para los parques infantiles donde el calor quema

By Wyatt Myskow

Chicago’s Latino Neighborhoods Have Less Access to Parks, But Residents Are Working to Change That

By Aydali Campa, Borderless Magazine

A child plays in a lush park, kicking a soccer ball near an unusual-looking puddle, suggesting possible dangers. The image conveys hope while hinting at underlying risks. Credit: Veronica Martinez/Cicero Independiente

One Town’s Challenge to Build a Safe Inclusive Park

By Leslie Hurtado, Cicero Independiente

Crédito: Veronica Martínez/Cicero Independiente

Erradicar el riesgo: el reto de Cicero para construir un parque inclusivo que sea seguro

By Leslie Hurtado, Cicero Independiente

How a Children’s Playground Is Helping With Flood Mitigation in a Small, Historic New Jersey City

By Victoria St. Martin

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