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Program Facts and Research Findings
Research Findings on Playgrounds
Peaceful Playgrounds:
- More Game Markings = More
children who are more active.
SDCC PEP Grant Evaluation
Positive Results When Using Peaceful Playgrounds:
- 67% decrease in playground injuries.
- 55% said visits to nurse decreased.
- 64% said reduction in bullying.
- 66% decrease in playground confrontations.
- 83% increase in
children participating in games.
Beiswenger, Hogan & et. 2003
Report of Findings
Where Children Play:
- Play Structures = 11%
Average Cost of $100,000-$150,000 (Surfacing,
Structure and Installation)
- Peaceful Playgrounds Blacktop Games =
39%
Average Cost of $2000 (Kit with stencils, blueprints, activity guides
and equipment)
- Grass 50%
Available Playgrounds in the Community:
- More than half of
children in America do not have a playground within walking distance.
- One in three people feel there are not enough playgrounds in their
community to serve the number of children who live there.
Gallup Poll
2003
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