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Planning and Resources

This page will accompany on your journey to purchasing your new playground. You will be taken through the process of planning, designing and purchasing a new playground for your park, school or daycare. This page also links to helpful and informative articles that will give you more tips and guidance in your search.

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Featured Articles

Benefits of Metal and Steel Products on Outdoor Playgrounds When it comes to building playgrounds, there are plenty of materials to choose from, but nothing quite matches metal in durability or longevity. Commercial establishments frequently turn to metal playground sets because they know they’ll always getting their money’s worth. Posts, decks, and clamps are just a few of the components for which buyers overwhelmingly choose metal. Steps to Buying Play Equipment for Outdoor Use Factors for Designing Community Playgrounds at Parks

Planning Links

Process

Getting Started
Delivery
Installation
Maintenance

Purchasing

Purchasing Guide
Financing & Leasing
Grants & Stimulus
Fundraising Guide

Design

Design FAQ
Design Basics
Color Options
Playground Colorizer

Post-Purchase

Product Warranty
Shipping and Returns
 

Resource Articles

Playground Equipment

Learn the difference between the different types of swings, commercial and residential equipment, or just look up the history of playground equipment.

Swing Set Quality Swings The History of Playground Equipment
Sand Diggers Sand & Water Slides
Rings & Trapeze Merry-Go-Rounds: Revolving into a Safer Ride Covered Sandboxes

Design

Designing a playground can vary greatly depending on whom you are designing for, where it will be built and the size of the area.

Your Guide to Plan an Indoor Playgrounds Play Taking Shape: Your Guide for Designing Playgrounds Tips to Create a Wheelchair Accessible Playground Common Mistakes & Tips for a Safe Backyard Playground Home Playground Quality: Should I Choose Commercial or Residential Residential Playgrounds
Factors for Designing Community Playgrounds at Parks Design & Safety Residential Play Equipment Top Seven Popular Playground Themes Indoor Play Equipment for Children 14 Most Common Terms for Playground Equipment

Materials

Galvanized steel, polyethylene, recycled plastic and wood; the materials that are used can greatly change the care required.

35 Reasons Why Parks and Natural Spaces Are So Important 60 Thrifty Ways to Help Save the Environment The Animal Kingdom Weighed by Corgis Kids Resource Guide to Weather & Climate Learning About Insects on the Playground
Natures Playground: Identify Trees, Flowers and Animal Tracks Spiders In Your Playground Finding the Best Natural Playground Equipment Butterflies in Your Playground Why to choose Recycled Playground Equipment?

Organization

Whether it is a school, church, or another group, the type of equipment that is needed or wanted can vary greatly.

Church Playground Equipment Factors in Choosing Playgrounds for Preschools Special Design Consideration for Faith-Based Play Equipment
School Admins Guide for Playground Equipment Under Heavy Use: Play Equipment at Schools School Playgrounds: How to Plan, Install, and Maintain

Maintenance

Playground equipment requires ongoing maintenance and there can be a lot to keep in mind.

Tips on Making a Playground Safe Through Planning and Improvements Build It Right, Play it Right! Is Your Playground Equipment Safe? First Aid Tips for Common Playground Accidents
Playground Safety and First Aid Tips Preventing Playgrounds Injuries 12 Easy Ways for Playground Swing Set Maintenance

Buying Guides

Playground equipment can be expensive, but with a few tricks, the cost can be brought down to an affordable level.

Spend Less When Buying Used Play Equipmentand Improvements Steps to Buying Play Equipment for Outdoor Use How to Build Budget Backyard Playground for Kids

Teaching

Resources about play and playgrounds specifically for administrators, teachers, and students.

Advice for Avoiding Conflict on the Playground and in Schoolgrounds Athletic Safety Equipment for Gym Class and Beyond A Guide to Dealing with Bullying on the Playground Adaptive PE on the Playground and in the Gym Be a Playground Helper - Learn About Recycling Guide to Promoting Good Sportsmanship on The Playgroundgrounds Parent & Teacher Guide to Keeping Kids Safe on the Playground Poseidon’s Hideout Educational Guide Schools Cutting Recess
The Most Banned and Challenged Books of the Past 5 Years 15 Fairytales From Around the World 30 Inspirational Quotes from Fictional Teachers and Mentors 42 Quotes on the Importance of Play 50 Empowering Quotes from Fictional Female Characters A Compendium of Sesame Street Characters 38 Opening Lines from Cherished Children’s Movies Child Bullying: Should it be considered a crime? The Benefits of a Second Language 50 Wise Quotes from the Star Wars Universe

Health

Safety is paramount on the playground while people can all benefit from the use of playgrounds and outdoor fitness equipment.

20 Playground Exercises to Achieve a Full-Body Workout Without the Gym Sun Safety for Kids on the Playground Get Outside and Play for Fun and Fitness Playground Safety and Health: The Importance of Vaccinations Staying Cool While Exercising Outside The Rise of Childhood Obesity: What Can We Do? Adult Playgrounds: The Benefits of Fitness Trails Building Motor Skills on the Playground Play Therapy Techniques Top Five Reasons to Use a Shade Think Outside the Sandbox: Creative Ways to Keep Kids Active The Benefits of Physical Education in School
9 Effects of Modern Gadgets on Children Development Why Playgrounds and Tic-Tac-Toe are important for Child Development Why Active Play is Necessary in Making Kids Healthier Multi-Sensory Playgrounds: Early Childhood Development Hubs Nature-themed Playground Project for Parents and Kids Play Therapy Builds A Better World For Kids 12 Fun and Interesting Ways to Get Your Kids Fit How Children Get Fit at the Playgrounds Let’s End Fat-Shaming among Kids, Shall We? Play Therapy: Fine Motor Skills

Family

A variety of resources for parents, children and the whole family.

15 Tips and Tricks for Being the Very Best at Pokemon Go Inspirational Quotes from Superheroes and Comic Books Parents, Assemble! Play Together, Stay Together! Shy Kids, Spy Kids: Why Kids Don’t Play Outside The First Item Created of 20 Popular Collectibles The Cost of Child Care in the United States Top 25 U.S. Cities With the Best Parks 10 Parenting Hacks Fun and Safe Playground Games for Your Children
Parents Resource Guide to School Safety 31 Mythical Creatures Used to Scare Children From Around the World 50 Inspirational Quotes from Fictional Parents and Guardians Alphabet of Nostalgia: 90s Edition A Parents Guide to Healthy Children The Ultimate Playlist: 50 Reasons to Believe in the Power of Play 14 Parenting Tips on Bullying: Seek Refuge in the Playground Benefits of Playground Interaction for Parents and Kids Should Parents Allow Their Kids To Play Football?

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