Planning Tips

Surfacing an accessible playground? Ask your Playworld representative about poured-in-place or rubber tile surfacing for easy maneuverability.
As you evaluate your site, make note of pre-existing site features that cannot be changed, like utility lines or drainage systems, so that you can plan around them.
Break down planning responsibilities by committee for maximum efficiency. Most projects need committees for design, construction, fundraising, and public relations, as well as an executive committee to oversee the entire project.
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.
Plan easy access points and pathways into and around the recreation area for people of all abilities. The easier it is to access your playspace, the more people will use it.
Looking for a safe but economical surfacing solution? Choose engineered wood mulch.
Make planning meetings more inviting to busy team members by providing hospitality services, like food and childcare. The easier you make it for them to participate, the more they’ll be able to help out.
Have a narrow space? Don’t limit your plans. Our expert designers can create a big play experience in a small or narrow footprint.
Utilize volunteers’ time and skill sets appropriately. Builders and developers may be able to volunteer time for site preparation and installation. Teachers may be able to assist with planning and fundraising. Use them all wisely.
Try to find a site that’s fairly flat and free from significant overgrowth to save on leveling and tree removal costs. The less prep work your site requires, the more budget you’ll have for equipment and amenities.