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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2014 Rep of the Year
Posted: Jan 29
NuToys Leisure Products, Inc. of LaGrange, Ill., was named 2014 Landscape Structures Rep Organization of the Year. The award was presented to the NuToys Leisure Products team this month during Landscape Structures’ annual sales meeting in Minneapolis, Minn.
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OPRA Conference Preview 2015
Posted: Jan 27
Together with our Ohio playground consultant, we're proud to support the appearance of Keynote Shannon Miller, seven-time Olympic medalist and advocate for healthy living, at the Ohio Parks & Recreation Association (OPRA) Conference and Trade Show in Sandusky.
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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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Media Resources
Upcoming Events
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Mar
12-15LABash Conference
Guelph, ONA landscape architecture conference for students, by students -
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Mar 19
PTO Today Expo
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Mar 21
World Down Syndrome Day
WorldwideWorld Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness initiative that has been backed by the United Nations since 2012. -
Mar 25
PTO Today Expo
Marlboro, MAPTO Today Expo -
Apr
1-5SHAPE America National Convention
Baltimore, MDNational Convention & Expo for health and physical education -
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 1
PTO Today Expo
Novi, MIPTO Today Spring Expo -
Apr
7-11National Assistant Principals Week
USA-wideJoin us in celebrating the work of Assistant Principals all over the USA! -
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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 -
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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.
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