News & Events
Stay up-to-date on the latest Landscape Structures' news, browse our media resources like our company fact sheets and press kits or connect with us at an upcoming event!
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KRPA Conference Preview 2015
Posted: Jan 21
The 2015 Kansas Recreation & Park Association (KRPA) Conference and Trade Show in Topeka, Kan., will feature Sam Glenn, motivational speaker and author, as the keynote speaker. His presentation will give KRPA attendees “A Kick in the Attitude,” a reboot or a recharge that feeds new life to a hurting, negative and bruised soul.
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24th Annual Southern Leisure Management & Trends Institute
Posted: Jan 19
We're proud to support the appearance of Lyle Sumek, founder of Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc., at the 24th Annual Southern Leisure Management & Trends Institute Jan. 25-27, in Newberry, S.C. This learning experience was made possible through the 2014-2015 State Association Speaker Scholarship program from Landscape Structures.
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Recreation & Parks News
Posted: Jan 8
The 2015 Indiana Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) Conference Jan. 12-16, will feature Josh Bleill, Marine Corporal, author and community spokesman for the Indianapolis Colts, as the keynote speaker.
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Recreation & Parks Conference
Posted: Dec 30
The Northern New England Recreation & Park Conference Jan. 6-8, 2015, will feature Dr. Nina S. Roberts, professor at San Francisco State University in the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, as the keynote speaker.
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Industry News
Posted: Jan 1
Teaming Up for Urban Playgrounds In March, the Trust for Public Land (TPL) received a $600,000 grant from MetLife Foundation, which will support the creation of six new parks and playgrounds across the country. The grant expands the MetLife Foundation Parks & Playgrounds Fund to $2.6 million.
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Industry News
Posted: Sep 1
Texas adopts ASTM standards, eliminates CPSC In an effort to make playgrounds safer for children, Deborah Muse, founder of a former local Landscape Structures playground consultant in Texas teamed up with a local competitor, Ken Hurst, to help Texas become the first state in the U.S. to adopt ASTM standards as the sole playground standard. Beginning Sept. 1, 2009, playground equipment purchased with public funds must comply with the provisions of ASTM standard F1487-07ael.
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NNERPC Conference 2013
Posted: Jan 3
Conference Encourages Recreation & Parks Professionals to “Rise to the Occasion”
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IPRA 2013 State Conference
Posted: Jan 9
Indiana Park & Recreation Association Takes the Path to Progress at 2013 Conference
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Media Resources
Upcoming Events
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Apr
1-30Occupational Therapy Month
WorldwideWe celebrate Occupational Therapists! OTs are vital to assisting and supporting people of all ages and abilities to succeed in everyday activities and improve their quality of life. -
Apr
1-30World Landscape Architecture Month
WorldwideWLAM celebrates the profession and introduces it to the next generation of landscape architects across the globe. -
Apr
21-26National Playground Safety Week
NationwideIt’s National Playground Safety Week, and there’s no better time to read up on some of the most important aspects of playground safety: audits and maintenance! -
Apr 22
Earth Day
WorldwideIn honor of Earth Day, we've pledged to continue planting trees with American Forests for every playground we sell! -
Apr 28
Landscape Structures' 54th Birthday!
Delano, Minn.More than fifty years ago, Steve and Barb King incorporated Landscape Structures Inc. and we continue to come back to play! -
Apr 29toMay 1
Parks & Recreation Summit
Ponte Vedra Beach, FLJoin us at the Annual Parks & Recreation Summit -
May
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May 8
Outdoor Classroom Day
WorldwideA GLOBAL campaign to celebrate outdoor play and learning, and inspire schools to get outdoors to play and learn EVERY day. -
May
13-16Nature Everywhere Conference
St. Paul, MNThe world's largest gathering of advocates for children and nature -
May
25-31Canada’s National AccessAbility Week (NAAW)
CanadaNational AccessAbility Week (NAAW) takes place every year starting on the last Sunday in May. It is a time when accessibility and inclusion is promoted across communities and workplaces and a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities. -
May
25-31Canada’s National AccessAbility Week (NAAW)
CanadaNational AccessAbility Week (NAAW) takes place every year starting on the last Sunday in May. It is a time when accessibility and inclusion is promoted across communities and workplaces and a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities. -
May
19-22National Head Start Conference
Columbus, OHJoin us at the Annual National Head Start Conference. -
Jun 14
National Get Outdoors Day
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Jun
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Jul
11-13The United Conference - National Conference on School Leadership
Seattle, WAJoin us at the Annual United Conference