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 Tips
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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.
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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.
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If your site lacks the natural shade of trees, add shade structures and/or roofs to keep visitors comfortable and protected from overexposure.
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Design around your site’s natural beauty. Orient your playspace to take advantage of the natural shade provided by trees.
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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.
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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.
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Make every effort for inclusive play, not just access. Provide opportunities where children with special needs can play alongside those without.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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