In the early days of the twentieth century, city dwellers across Canada and the United States learned of a new phenomenon that pledged to reduce crime, increase morality, and improve public health—playgrounds. In this episode of A Little Bit Ritchie, we uncover how and why playgrounds and park spaces became essential to the health of our neighbourhoods, children, and society.

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