Industry

• British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects (BCSLA)
• Member listing and upcoming events  

• Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA)
• Resources and forums  

• British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA)
• Training, services, publications and resources for parks and rec.  

• Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA)
• Initiatives for promotion of healthy communities across Canada  

• Boundless Playgrounds
• Non profit aimed at providing inclusive playgrounds for all abilities
• Partners with BigToys Play Equipment to provide Boundless approved playground designs

•  BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils

• CAD Details
  • Specifier’s guide and industry news.

Playground Safety

• Safe Kids Canada
• Playground safety checklists, tips and facts  

• Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
  • Standards for public playgrounds  

Physical Activity

• Canada Physical Activity Guide – For Children and Youth
  • Activities and guides for children and families that illustrate the benefits of physical activity
  • Statistics and ideas for active play  

Environmental

• Healthy Building Network
• Information and research on harmful PVC, including a list of alternatives to PVC 

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design: LEED
• System and practices for design, construction and operational practices that support sustainability and environmental stewardship

Playground Fun!

• Playground and Outdoor Games for kids  

•  BC Parks
  • search for park locations all across BC  

• Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
• Lower mainland parks and activities

Grants and Funding Resources

• BC Gaming Grants  

• Vancouver Foundation  

• Saturn Kid Space Program

Please report any broken links to: admin@rectecindustries.com