Outdoor playgrounds and parks have the added benefit of allowing children to run around, playing tag with one another, or making up an imaginative game with other kids.

The 7,200-square-foot playgrounds will have specialized equipment, as well as seating areas and picnic tables, the Louisiana State Parks office said in a recent news release.

Maryland's Board of Public Works approved $3.2 million in grants on Friday to upgrade and create new outdoor recreational facilities such as regional parks, athletic fields, and playgrounds.