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Tips, Tools & Resources Planning Your Outdoor Space
Helping you build your outdoor space from conception to installation.

Pay for Play
Pay for Play, Designing playground elements first before the rest of the park.
Published in PRB Magazine, written by Brian Hochstein, Landscape Architect for MKEC Engineering in Grandview, MO, and Tim McNamara, Consultant for ABCreative.
Does Your Playground Include the 7 Elements of Play?
Published in the spring 2016 issue of Missouri School Plant Manager.
By Jami Murdock, Early Childhood Educator, and Tim McNamara, CPSI, ABCreative Sales Consultant
Playground Renovation Addresses All Abilities of the Children
Published in the spring 2016 issue of Missouri School Plant Manager.
By Tim McNamara, CPSI, and Julie Scott, ABCreative Sales Consultant

Getting Started
- Planning Checklist
  Basic playground 101 information to help you start the planning process.
- Planning a Budget
  Budgeting is an essential part of your outdoor project. Check out these tips to help you get started.
- Funding a Project
  Funding a project is always a challenge. Find out more about purchasing contracts, community builds, and phasing.

More Help for You
- Educational Resources
  Helpful articles on the design process and play activities.
- Products
  All the products you need for your outdoor built environment.
- Memberships & Sponsorships
  Being an active part of the industries we support helps us stay in-the-know.

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