Category Archives: Magical Bridge
2015 Year in Review
At the cusp of a new year, let’s take a moment to savor some of the highlights of 2015. It’s been quite a year for BBAB, chock-full of innovative projects and exciting collaborations. Magical Bridge Naturally, one of the highlights of the year was the long-awaited opening of Magical Bridge…
Magical (double) Bridge!
Magical Bridge, a uniquely inclusive playground for people of all abilities, has been open for several months now and it’s still a thrill to stop by and see it swarming with so many kids! With such a multitudes of visitors, however, our swinging bridge to the slide mound was creating…
A Day in the Life of the Artist/Builder
The life of an artist/builder is part work, part play and 100% creative activity. Barbara’s workday begins at the shop, where she confers with the various members of her team and moves each project ahead. …
Spotlight on Accessible Playgrounds
This month’s issue of Play and Playground Magazine focuses on accessible playgrounds with a spotlight on Magical Bridge in Palo Alto, a uniquely welcoming playground to visitors of all abilities. We’ve been involved in this project from the get-go (read more here and here) and we’re thrilled at the lovely write-up by Jay Beckwith.…
The Magic Continues…
After last week’s Magical Bridge Grand Opening, we were pleased to see so many glowing reviews of the project! Here are some of the highlights: You can check out Silicon Valley Toddler’s review here. Or head to Mommy Nearest for their review. The Mighty has a lovely piece here. Palo…
Opening Day: Inclusive Play for All!
Saturday’s Magical Bridge Grand Opening was everything we could have hoped for: sunny skies, musical acts, happy families and most importantly, children of all abilities playing together! Our stage served as a focal point for the entertainment as the audience gathered beneath a large, majestic tree. Above the stage in the…
Grand Opening Week
The countdown to this weekend’s Magical Bridge Grand Opening is on! On April 18, the community will gather for a celebration of children of all abilities as the playground officially opens to the public. In anticipation, several groups came through last week for sneak previews of the new playground and…
Magical Bridge Grand Opening
We’ve been part of the Magical Bridge project for the last five years and we’re thrilled that it’s now in the final stages of construction! Join us on April 18 for the Grand Opening of this fun, inclusive, and gorgeous playground. Here, the two-story playhouse and theater is getting some…
Ava’s Bridge … Coming Soon!
Looking as fresh as a new box of crayons, these colorful posts are lined up in our studio ready to be installed on Ava’s Bridge in the Magical Bridge Playground. Located in Palo Alto, California, and tentatively slated to open to the public on March 21, 2015, the Magical Bridge…