Consider how people will use the entire facility (not just the play equipment) and plan for amenities, such as benches, tables, and shade, accordingly. The more comfortable your park is, the more it will be used.
Guides & Checklists
More planning tools for play
Download our complimentary playground planning guides and checklists for additional playground planning assistance.
Playground Audit Guide
This audit guide will help you identify the pieces of your playground that are not ASTMI/CPSC compliant.
Playground Planning 101: The Complete Guide
The essential, authoritative guide to playground planning
Playground Planning Checklist
The personalized to-do list for your playground
Accessibility Guidelines for Public Playgrounds Worksheet
An interactive worksheet to help you meet the basic guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on your playground
