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Westplay Podcast

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Playgrounds

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Episodes

  1. Episode 19 - Accessibility and Play Value

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode with Brandi, we discuss some thoughts on what it means for play equipment to be accessible, and briefly touch on the overall goals of playground planning. You can visit the official Westplay website at: https://westplay.ca/

  2. Episode 18 - Cable Specs and Appearance

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, Brandi describes the materials used in Dynamo's equipment. You can visit the official Westplay website at: https://westplay.ca/

  3. Episode 17 - Play Values and Custom Rope Projects

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, Brandi talks us through the process of designing a playground with ropes courses and cable structures. You can visit the official Westplay website at: https://westplay.ca/

  4. Episode 16 - Cable Structures and Ropes Courses

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, we meet Brandi from Dynamo Playgrounds, and she introduces some fundamental differences between ropes courses, cable structures, rotating climbers, and traditional playstructures. You can visit the official Westplay website at:...

  5. Episode 15 - Rubber Tiles - Design Options and Summary

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, Brennan describes the color packages that are available and some possible ways that different colors of surfacing can help kids improve their spatial awareness, and we review a bit about DuraSAFE rubber tiles in general. You can visit…

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  6. Episode 14 - Rubber Tiles - Installation and Anti-Vandalism

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, Brennan gives more details about how DuraSAFE rubber tiles are installed and replaced to keep a playground safe for longer, and we also talk about some of the features that make rubber tiles an unlikely target for vandalism. You can…

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  7. Episode 13 - Rubber Tiles - Long-term Safety Compliance

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, Brennan explains some of the long-term considerations for any type of playground surface, and how rubber tiles can help to mitigate many of those risks. You can visit the official Westplay website at: https://westplay.ca/

  8. Episode 12 - Rubber Tiles - Introduction

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, we meet Brennan who gives an overview of how DuraSAFE rubber playground tiles function and some of their highlights. You can visit the official Westplay website at: https://westplay.ca/

  9. Episode 11 - PIP Rubber - How It's Made

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, Mike explains the layers used in a PIP rubber playground surface and how each layer is made, as well as how PIP can help the environment by keeping old tires out of landfills. You can visit the official Westplay website at:...

  10. Episode 10 - PIP Rubber - Intro & CSA Standards

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, we meet Mike Kehler and his company Urban Rubber Paving, and Mike explains some basics of the poured-in-place rubber industry and how CSA surfacing compliance is measured. You can visit the official Westplay website at: https://westplay.ca/

  11. Episode 9 - Shade Structure Durability and Logistics

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, Brydon and I wrap up the conversation about using shades on playgrounds by talking about their long-term use and the steps to install them. You can visit the official Westplay website at: https://westplay.ca/

  12. Episode 8 - Shade Structure Types and Benefits

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, Brydon goes into more detail about the different types of structures and materials available for shade sails. You can visit the official Westplay website at: https://westplay.ca/

  13. Episode 7 - Shade Structure Basics

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, we meet Brydon Roe and his company Shade Sails Canada; Brydon explains what shade structures are and why they’re useful to playgrounds. You can visit the official Westplay website at: https://westplay.ca/

  14. Episode 6 - Accessibility and Inclusivity – Motor Skills and Surfacing Choices

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, Eleni and I wrap up the series by discussing specific types of skills that all children can practice on a playground, and what kinds of surfacing choices are the most ideal in her experience. You can visit the official westplay website…

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  15. Episode 5 - Accessibility and Inclusivity - Playground Solutions

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, Eleni and I explore some design solutions to the challenges we faced in the last episode. You can visit the official westplay website at: https://westplay.ca/

  16. Episode 4 - Accessibility and Inclusivity - Playground Challenges

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, Eleni explains some of the playground-specific difficulties that face children on the Autism spectrum and their care-givers. You can visit the official westplay website at: https://westplay.ca/

  17. Episode 3 - Accessibility and Inclusivity - Autism and Playgrounds

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, we meet Eleni and learn about some of the general aspects of safety and learning that she considers when she takes Autistic children to play on playgrounds. You can visit the official westplay website at: https://westplay.ca/

  18. Episode 2 - Westplay's Vision and Playground Basics

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode, Christian explains how a playground project often gets started and the vision for Westplay’s future. You can visit the official westplay website at: https://westplay.ca/

  19. Episode 1 - The Story Behind the Creation of Westplay

    https://blog.westplay.ca/contact ◄ CONTACT In this episode we get to hear about Christian and his family’s experience with playgrounds when they first came to Canada and how it inspired them to start Westplay. You can visit the official westplay website at: https://westplay.ca/

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