Koeppen said most people know playgrounds made with metal and plastic can get hot in the sun. ... Parents should do a touch test on playground equipment before they let their kids play on them.

McDonald's was once known for its PlayPlaces, where many adults now have fond memories of from childhood. Here are 10 little ...

All playground equipment is plastic or metal and can be hot enough to burn a child’s delicate skin. CPSC is aware of nearly 30 burn incidents between 2001 and 2008.

KELLYVILLE, Okla. — From afar, the playground looks completely safe for kids to play on, but up close, the playground at Kellyville Elementary School is now a safety hazard, according to parents.

Here's what we found: corrosion and rusty, exposed metal as well as broken equipment, covered with plywood, zip-tied together. It's clear, Hitzman-Optimist Park has seen better days.

The council has published a draft masterplan for the refurbishment of the play area in Bawnmore Road and now wants feedback ...