October 2008 Blog Posts (6)
Urban Play Quest: Paris, Day 5
I travel all the way to Paris and where do I end up but at the place I started. Everyone has been telling me about their favorite playground at Jardin du Luxembourg. So I go there today and what do I see but "My" fire engine from the Cunard Memorial Playground in Virginia-Highland in Atlanta, the project that got me hooked on playgrounds in the first place. Sometimes something tells you you're in the… Continue
Added by Cynthia Gentry on October 24, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments
Urban Play Quest: Paris, Day 4
Parc de la Villette is a sprawling 136 acre park in north east Paris. Just over 20 years old, the park was built on what was a run-down area of slaughterhouses and warehouses. Now it is home to a giant dragon slide, ziplines, unique play structures, giant air mattresses, huge… Continue
Added by Cynthia Gentry on October 23, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments
Urban Play Quest: Paris, Day 3
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Added by Cynthia Gentry on October 22, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments
Urban Play Quest: Paris, Day 2
This is "Laocoon" by French sculptor, Etienne Bossut at the Musee du Rodin. Looks like it belongs on a playground to me!…
Added by Cynthia Gentry on October 21, 2008 at 12:24pm — No Comments
Urban Play Quest: Paris, Day 1
Arrived in Paris today on a quest for playground inspiration. We've got 5 days of non-stop play hunting here starting tomorrow morning in the Jardin du Luxembourg. I already love that park from a grown-up's point of view. Looking forward to seeing it with different eyes. Miniature sail boats, merry-go-round, interesting play… Continue
Added by Cynthia Gentry on October 20, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments
Play Goes to the Hospital
Camp To Go this past Saturday at Egleston was a great success! We set up the (now)… Continue
Added by Cynthia Gentry on October 6, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments
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