Stemley Road Elementary

Talladega County Schools' new playground at Stemley Road Elementary is a NDS (National Demonstration Site for PlayOn!) which means Stemley Road Elementary with Struthers Recreation created a playground that implements research-based best practices for promoting physical activity through active play. The National Demonstration Site designation promotes their leadership and gains Stemley Road national awareness!

Many different elements are at play at the new playground in Talladega!

ShadowPlay

What are those colorful panels high above the equipment? Those are GameTime's ShadowPlay panels! Not only are they eye catching and fun to look at, ShadowPlay panels cast colorful shadows along the ground for additional sensory play element.

NDS PlayOn!

What does it mean that Stemley Road's playground is a National Demonstration Site?

According to GameTime.com, "National Demonstration Sites (NDS) exemplify evidence-based best practices in design and implementation, support health-related initiatives, and provide meaningful ways for community stakeholders to gather data about the sites’ impact on the community. There are five NDS programs that help communities turn research into practice in local park destinations. Choose to utilize one or a combination of NDS designations to thoughtfully support playful pathways, nature play, adult fitness, youth physical activity, and inclusion in outdoor play and recreation settings.

To learn more about National Demonstration Sites and how your community can participate in a nationwide effort to collect and report outcomes-based data that make a lasting impact for generations to come, visit playcore.com/nds."

Learn more about NDS - Play On!

Project Manager: Drew Warren

Project Designer: Stacy Perry