Friend of the Outdoors,

Did you know that when temperatures soar above 90 degrees, asphalt can turn into a heat trap, causing third-degree burns? 🤯 This is because asphalt absorbs a whopping 90 percent of solar radiation. 😱 When schoolyards lack pavement and shade, they leave students exposed to extreme heat and the injuries that can come with it. 🥵

Our Community Schoolyards® projects address this issue head-on, prioritizing shade plants and other design elements that can reduce extreme heat. Can you guess how much of a difference green design can make?

How much cooler can plant-shaded spaces be compared to unshaded asphalt surfaces on a hot day?

No child should suffer injuries or heat stroke from playing on scorching hot asphalt schoolyards during recess. Sadly, this is the reality for many students across the country as 1 in 3 kids attend schools in heat islands. With climate change exacerbating extreme heat, it's crucial we take action now.

That's why we're transforming these dangerous asphalt schoolyards into vibrant outdoor classrooms, filled with trees, gardens, and play structures. Community Schoolyards® spaces provide vital resources to schools, empowering them to create safe, engaging outdoor learning spaces that connect children with nature and benefit everyone in surrounding communities. 

Together, we're giving children the enriching, nature-filled education they deserve. Thank you for learning more about this important issue and supporting us as we transform playgrounds from asphalt to amazing! ✨

-Trust for Public Land team

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