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Playgrounds for Adults

New designs makes it easier for everyone in the family to stay fit, regardless of age

by: Cynthia Ramnarace, from: AARP Bulletin, March 7, 2012

At the Midway Safe Harbor Center playground northeast of Orlando, Fla., revelers climb the bright orange staircase, wiggle on wobble boards and swivel in spinning seats. Getting to behave like children is quite a selling point here, considering that many using this new playground haven't been called "kid" in decades. … Back to Article

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