NEW Season 1 Oct 11, 2026 · 7 min
Wait... playgrounds were danger zones?
Playgrounds used to be made from splintery wood and hot, rusty metal... and the ground surfaces were asphalt or concrete – ouch! This episode will answer questions like: What did playgrounds look like in the 1970s? Why did they take away wooden playgrounds? What types of injuries did playgrounds cause? Why are there woodchips in playgrounds? Find more episodes of kids’ history podcast Wait... They Did What!? with Tilly Oddy-Black on the Kids tab of ABC listen.
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