One would never think that recycled plastic lumber, which is used to build park benches and picnic tables can take us to the land of green, without cutting down our precious trees. Recycled plastic is very strong and durable making it a choice second to none. Years of using plastic lumber will give us time to let our trees grow and keep the forests green. Some say re-cycled plastic is more resistant to graffiti, and can help with this problem in inter-city areas.

Recycled plastic park benches and picnic tables have the look of beauty and sturdy construction, while making it excellent for our environment. Colors are not a problem, the look of bright colors draw young eyes to each and every object or piece of equipment, while enticing the young child to want to play and explore. Parks have really caught up to re-cycling plastic while building structures that draw and create imaginary places of play.

Green items can be less expensive and easier to construct. These recycled structures can give a positive look to any and every environment. Showing parents that green themes, and designs can enhance and enrich your community and local parks far beyond our old and not so safe ones. If we re-cycle our plastic we will save a lot of wooden items and not clog up our landfills.

Our parks in the United States are regulated and must follow laws of protection for our children another plus for parents. When taking your child or children to the park one must feel that their surrounding environment is safe and secure. Every local or community park that has gone green can take pride in the look and design of a plush and Eco friendly place,with surrounding green lawns displaying an inventive picturesque place for children and parents alike.

In the United States, you can find districts that are striving to keep their parks green while trying to create a living reminder of their special times such as "Keep the parks green events.". Another place that is doing the same is Onondaga County Parks their parks use Eco-friendly products and promote the Lake Natures Center. The Royal Borough's Green Flag Parks can attest to having the greenest, cleanest, safest open area parks in the county.

So while trying to keep our parks and recreational areas green, try to remember that visual and environmental go hand in hand while striving to create this place of an environmentally friendly space on our planet. Our national parks such as Yellow Stone National Park has gone green. Their soaps in their guest rooms have gone from the regular bar shape to an oblong, donut like shape, this shape is supposed to serve a more practical and environmental purposes. The hole in the middle of the bar cuts out a lot of volume that would be thrown away thus money saved

We are all struggling to do our part in saving the planet, so every little bit helps. Green is the key.