Playground Safety

Whether playing at the playground or participating in a community sports league, thousands of accidents happen to adults and children each year. Some play- or sports-related injuries occur due to improperly installed or maintained play equipment or surfaces, while others can be traced to the lack of or misuse of the right protective equipment when playing certain sports.

To reduce the number of injuries that occur each year and to help everyone play safer, NSF is providing the following tips especially for parents. Feel free to share this information with friends and other families in your community.