Rebuilding … One playground at a time

Parks & Recreation, April, 2006

In the fall of 2005, NRPA member Curtis Stoddard took a journey to Sri Lanka to help locals complete new playgrounds for children in tsunami-ravaged areas. He brought his expertise, his compassion and luckily for us, his camera. Take a look at his trip to help and teach Sri Lankans about playgrounds and playground safety.

NRPA member Curtis Stoddard poses with children during new playground construction.

Sri Lankan children pose on their newly built climber.

Playground at a Time

Locals learned to test for plumb using string.

Concrete is passed relay style from the mixing area to the equipment.

A builder enjoys his lunch.

Locals drank from coconut shells which were then hollowed out and used as digging tools.

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