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Article: United States: New electronic park being built in Layton.
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- July 16, 2009
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Parents have argued with their children for years to shut down the computer and play outside.
"We're losing a lot of kids to the basement," said Diana Ross, co-owner of Playspace Designs. "How do we get them back to the park?"
A new electronic playground in Layton could be the answer, as one of the first in the nation to turn the appeal of computer games into kinetic outdoor fun.
City officials are building an electronic public playground as part of a $500,000 new park adjacent to Legacy Junior High. The August opening should coincide with the new school year, said Layton City parks planner Ja Egget.
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