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... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education in society and culture > history of education > playgrounds
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > education in society and culture > history of education > playgrounds
... > social science subjects > economics > economic concepts > economic resources > buildings and facilities > leisure facilities > playgrounds
... > social science subjects > geography > human geography > regional geography > urban studies > recreational areas > play areas > playgrounds
... > social science subjects > geography > human geography > human geography theory > regional geography > urban studies > recreational areas > play areas > playgrounds

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playgrounds  

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  • Although play has been an important aspect of children's lives for as long as humans have existed, organized playgrounds are a relatively recent invention. American playgrounds date back to the 1880s. [Source: Encyclopedia of American Urban History; Playgrounds]

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