On a brisk November afternoon, a few yards away from the Susquehanna River, a mother and her child play on a brand new swing set in Kirkwood's Veterans River Park. Town of Kirkwood Councilwoman Katie ...

After a countdown of five followed by an enormous cheer of “Yay!” swarms of children rushed onto the new Rose Tree Park destination playground Thursday, allowing it to serve its target audience. The ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. Crafting a playground may seem simple at ...