A playground doesn’t need to be entirely covered by a canopy, for instance. If city planners can create just a few opportunities for shade — be it through trees or through sunlight-blocking ...

Whether from trees or large engineered shade structures, like shade sails and permanent canopies, playground equipment covered from the sun stays consistent with the air temperature around them.

Shade structures—such as canopies of UV-resistant tarp—can ... a single UV-resistant tarp over an elementary-school playground cost more than $95,000. Public schools and nonprofits can apply ...

The schoolyard of the future has trees to play under, or canvas canopies to shade ... trees stand like toothpicks. Shade trees are rare in this neighborhood, and playgrounds even less so.

The new playgrounds at Keller Sports Park include shade structures to protect visitors from the Texas sun. (Courtesy City of ...

“Ask any parent in D.C. what it’s like to take their kids to a playground ... solar canopy locations by 2026. The study would evaluate factors such as energy generation potential, shade ...

They can explain why it’s too hot to play and help their kids ask schools, school boards and city councils for more shade at existing playgrounds and better designs for new ones. Playgrounds are ...

The Solar Shade Expansion Amendment Act ... installing 234 kilowatts of solar panels on the school roof and a new playground canopy as part of the District's Solar for All initiative.

“At least cover the playground area ... Strict safety standards prevent schools from erecting tents or canopies as an immediate shade solution, as some parents have demanded.

Johnny Jacobs Playground in Marrero ... The designs, by Manning APC, show canopy-covered vendor spaces and bench-like seating under shade structures in the farmers market, as well as a range ...

A variety of hardwood trees already there provide a natural shade canopy, and park officials hope to add some native landscaping to create seasonal interest, she said. The Huie Playground ...