A typical day of fun as a GenX kid might mean exposure to dangerous conditions, devious contraptions, and life-threatening physics. And yet somehow, we survived to tell the tale. Of course, we’re just talking here about the average GenX-era playground! They’ve changed dramatically in the last few decades, and in this Backtrack we’re talking all about playgrounds the way we remember them from our youth!

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Show Notes

LEGO Blues Brothers Mall Scene » youtu.be/bJ_uqlNgSU8
How We Came to Play: The History of Playgrounds » bit.ly/3tj5olB
Are Playgrounds Too Safe? Some Play Specialists Say Yes » wbur.fm/3vlH1Gx
History of Playgrounds in Parks » on.nyc.gov/3hrHH4S
Classic Playground Equipment You Won’t Find These Days » bit.ly/3M9BgBz
30 Vintage Playgrounds That Give Today’s Parents the Cold Sweats » bit.ly/3pooO7q
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