A beloved piece of playground equipment is turning 100 years old. The history of the jungle gym and monkey bars is full of weird and and delightful twists, spanning from Japan to suburban Chicago. A ...

This story starts in the fourth dimension. Or, more specifically, with a British mathematician who, in the late 1800s, was intrigued by the fourth dimension and how to teach disinterested children ...

Is it better to buy or build a jungle gym for your kid? For some, the challenge of building a jungle gym for your child is exciting and manageable, especially for those who have the experience. But, ...

Jungle gyms are a staple piece of equipment in most parks, and due to their popularity and the benefits that come with them, many people choose to have them in their backyards, too. Jungle gyms are ...

One of the best and healthiest activities for a young child is getting out and spending time on a jungle gym. In Detroit, there are a number of safe, fun and interesting jungle gyms in the metro area ...

A beloved piece of playground equipment turns 100 years old this week. ALL THINGS CONSIDERED producer Matt Ozug has our story. MATT OZUG, BYLINE: When I read that the patent for the jungle gym was ...