Planning a school playground but don’t know where to start when it comes to design?
In this article, we’ll discuss what you need to consider when designing the perfect playground for your school, and how Kidzspace can help with our comprehensive range of school playground equipment and commercial playground solutions.
So you’re ready to design your school playground. Now it’s time to pick up the pencil and get to it, right? In fact, there are many factors you need to consider before you even start if you want to get the design right. Understanding school playground safety standards and exploring various playground equipment options will help ensure your project meets both educational and safety requirements.
The space you have available is one of the first things you need to consider when designing a playground for schools. This consideration directly impacts your school playground equipment selection and overall project budget.
You need to think of this in terms of the terrain and drainage you need, the size of the equipment you want, measurements, shade, landscaping and much more. For smaller spaces, consider our compact playground solutions that maximise play value within limited areas. Larger spaces may accommodate our premium playground systems that offer comprehensive play experiences.
Is there a specific theme you want to follow, or an age group you want to cater for? This will influence a number of design decisions you make for your playground. Our themed playground equipment offers exciting options that can transform your space into an adventure destination.
After all, the type of equipment you install for a four year old will not necessarily appeal to a 10 or 11 year old. For younger children, explore our preschool playground equipment designed specifically for early childhood development. For older students, consider our advanced play systems that provide appropriate challenges and engagement.
The type of play equipment you choose to install in your school will no doubt be determined by theme and age. Do you need slides and climbing equipment or something a little more tame? How often will it be used?
Consider the educational benefits of interactive playground equipment that can support curriculum objectives while providing engaging play experiences. For schools with limited budgets, our affordable playground packages offer excellent value without compromising on quality or safety.
We all know children are usually hard on things so when designing your playground, it’s important to ensure it’s durable and long lasting. It’s also a good idea to make sure it’s weather resistant so it can be used in a variety of conditions without breaking down.
All our commercial playground equipment is built to withstand intensive daily use in school environments. Our equipment meets strict Australian playground safety standards and is designed for long-term reliability in harsh Australian conditions.
As well as ensuring you choose equipment that is durable, you might want to make sure it’s not high maintenance. The last thing you want is for your groundsman to spend half their day cleaning playground equipment when their time could be better spent elsewhere.
Our low-maintenance playground solutions are designed with busy schools in mind, featuring materials and finishes that require minimal upkeep while maintaining their appearance and functionality over time.
Even when designing playgrounds, safety is paramount. In the design process you need to anticipate any particular hazards that might occur and work out ways to circumvent them with the equipment you choose. Understanding playground safety guidelines is essential for any school playground project.
For instance, you might like to install appropriate safety surfacing under monkey bars so if children do fall while using them, it’s a soft landing. Our comprehensive approach to school playground safety ensures all installations meet or exceed Australian standards.
In any school, you should ensure that what you’re installing in your playground is accessible and inclusive for all students. You might want to think about ramps to the equipment, or a larger space around equipment for wheelchairs or mobility aids to manoeuvre easily.
Our inclusive playground designs incorporate universal access principles, ensuring that children of all abilities can participate in playground activities. Learn more about the benefits of inclusive playgrounds in schools and how they support educational objectives.
Is your school working on something of a tighter budget? While it’s not a problem for playground equipment manufacturers such as us to work around, we would suggest that you ensure you’re aware of what you can spend if you don’t want to get into a hole financially.
We offer playground solutions across all budget ranges, from our budget-friendly packages under $5,000 to our mid-range solutions and premium installations. Each range maintains our commitment to quality and safety while providing options for different financial parameters.
For almost 20 years, the team at Kidzspace has specialised in play equipment and playgrounds for schools that children love. Our extensive experience with school playground installations across Australia has given us deep insights into what works best in educational environments.
Regardless of budget or individual requirements, our design team has the knowledge and capabilities to provide you with the right option for your school. Whether you need commercial playground equipment for a large primary school or compact solutions for a smaller facility, we have the expertise to deliver exceptional results.
Our comprehensive approach includes understanding school playground safety requirements, selecting appropriate safety surfacing solutions, and ensuring all installations support the educational benefits of playgrounds in schools.
Get started with designing your school playground by getting in touch with our experts at Kidzspace today. Explore our full range of school playground equipment and discover how we can help create the perfect play environment for your students.
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