Choosing the right equipment for your outdoor playground is only one part of what goes into making a truly unforgettable space. No matter how impressive the spiral slide is, your playground might not get repeat visitors if it’s not complemented by some other amenities. Naturally, the amenities you select will depend largely on the surrounding environment near the playground. It’s not feasible, for example, to install a splash pad in…
You’ve got your playground all mapped out. You know where the swingset will be, what kinds of plastic climbers you want, and you’ve even got an area set aside for those cute plastic riding animals. Now, you just have one more decision left to make, but it’s a doozy. A slide is often the crowning attraction of any playground, but there are several different kinds to choose from. Right now,…
For many kids, a trip to the outdoor playground is their favourite part of the week. For parents, it may be the most stress-inducing. From stranger danger to accidentally being hit by a car, parents are often wracked with worry (even though the rates of all these instances have dropped by 30-70%, meaning kids today are the safest they’ve ever been), and that anxiety carries over to the playground. What…