2. 4 Important Questions to Ask When Installing a
School Playground
A school playground plays just as important a part in the
development and growth of the pupils as the classroom
does. Almost every school has a playground of some
sort and more and more of those schools that don’t, are
making sure that they are not left behind. An assessment
of the ages that will be using the playground is vital, as
you need to ensure that you purchase the correct type of
playground equipment. For most schools, their
playgrounds will be aimed at the children attending the
school so an age group of 4 to 13 years of age is the
most appropriate. However, some schools open up their
playgrounds to the community and in that instance, a
wider age group will need to be catered for.
3. Seeking For School Playground Equipment
Sourcing playground equipment is
an extremely important
consideration. All school
playground
equipment(http://www.rhinoplay.co
m.au/products/outdoor-
playgrounds.html) must be
manufactured and certified to a
particular standard to ensure the
safety and wellbeing of the
children who will be using it. You
should choose a manufacturer that
has supplied playground
equipment to other schools and
contact them for a testimonial on
their experience with that
manufacturer.
4. What type of surfacing will you choose?
Surfacing is vital when it comes
to installing a school
playground. Children, by their
very nature, tend to fall, slip
and trip a lot so the most
appropriate surfacing must be
chosen in order to minimise
injury and accidents. There are
many different options to
choose from, with rubber
surfacing, mulch, grass and
sand being among the most
common choices.