Design Tips

Properly account for caregivers’ sight lines for supervision as you design your layout. Your local Playworld representative will help you address this and all other safety concerns.
Keep little ones protected by setting play activities for ages 2-5 a safe distance away from activities designed for older kids, which often have moving parts and require advanced abilities.
Different play activities promote different skills, including socialization, gross and fine motor skills, and cognitive thinking. Make sure kids get a well-rounded experience by selecting an assortment of play activities that cover all the major developmental areas.
Keep kids interested with a variety of sensory experiences. Mix slides, climbers, bridges, and more so that kids get the thrill of moving in every direction.
Consider what age ranges your playspace will serve—ages 2-5, 5-12, teens, and/or older adults—and create a product wish list for each. Share your list with your Playworld representative to help communicate your design vision.
Design around your site’s natural beauty. Orient your playspace to take advantage of the natural shade provided by trees.
Every piece of play equipment has a use zone—the amount of surrounding space required for safe play. Your Playworld representative will make sure your design accounts for all proper use zones.
Do you have children with special needs? Make certain to accommodate them by choosing accessible components, like maneuverable entrance ramps, large decks, and ground-based activities.
Make every effort for inclusive play, not just access. Provide opportunities where children with special needs can play alongside those without.
Let the children in your community help choose the play activities on your playspace. Hold community meetings and allow participants to vote for their favorite equipment.
If your site lacks the natural shade of trees, add shade structures and/or roofs to keep visitors comfortable and protected from overexposure.