Since 2003, Kevin Juhring has been employed by U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance, which he serves as executive director. In this capacity, Kevin Juhring and his team work with both public and private entities, such as schools or cities, providing supplier government pricing on items such as playground facilities.

1. HOW PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT BENEFITS
CHILDREN
Kevin Juhring

2. Introduction
 Since 2003, Kevin Juhring has been employed by
U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance,
which he serves as executive director. In this capacity,
Kevin Juhring and his team work with both public and
private entities, such as schools or cities, providing
supplier government pricing on items such as
playground facilities.
Play is an integral part of a child’s healthy
development, and the outdoor playground equipment
found in parks and schools allows children time to
imagine and time to exert physical energy. Below are
three major benefits kids receive by spending time on
playground structures.

3. Playground Equipment
 1. Physical - With the current prevalence of childhood
obesity, playgrounds provide the opportunity for kids to move
their bodies. Jungle gyms and bars strengthen arms and
running encourages cardiovascular health.
2. Social - Playgrounds create social opportunities for
children and help them learn cooperation. Situations such as
waiting for a turn on the swings and observing how to
navigate the monkey bars provide kids with the chance to
start conversations with one another.
3. Brain Development - When children exercise on
playground equipment, they are using sensory and motor
skills, which create brain-neural connections. These
connections are important to brain development, particularly
for children 0 to 6 years old.