Title: 
Choosing the right playground for Schools, Churches, Parks and Communities

Word Count:
510

Summary:
Playland International designs high quality 

commercial outdoor play structures including 

playground equipment, swing sets as well as other 

playground playstructures.


Keywords:
playstructures, commercial playground equipment, playgrounds, playground design, playground equipment, swing sets, playground, play structures


Article Body:
For commercial use - It is important that you know a few things about your 

needs before we get started. It is a buyer's market so there are many 

different options when looking for a new playground. First, you must have an 

idea of the age group that the playground must be tailored to. Standard age 

groups are 2-7, 2-12, 2-5, 5-12, and 8-up. Next you must decide on the area 

where your playground will occupy - what are the dimensions of the space? And 

finally, what is your budget for your playground project? Keep in mind that 

you will have installation and playground safety surfacing as an expense by 

the time your project is complete. 

So on to the fun part - deciding on a design. There are many different pre-

designed units that are available to manufacture but more than 80% of people 

choose to customize their playground. You can start with a simple idea that 

fills the limits of your project area-then add a slide here and a climber 

there, and the next thing you know, you've created everything that you could 

ask for in a playground. 

It is also important to note that the size of the playground needs to 

accommodate the number of children that are expected to be playing on it at 

any given time. You will find that a newer playground-with a good design-will 

attract a lot of attention, and it would be a shame to have overcrowding on a 

structure that is likely to become a safety hazard. Overall, you will want to 

make sure that the playground equipment has at least the basics (climbers, 

slides etc.). If you have no idea where to start you might also find it 

useful to ask the kids what they would like. Have them all create drawings of 

their "dream playground," then you'll know that the final design you choose 

is based off the ideas of what the children want. After all, the children are 

the ones that will be using the playground equipment the most - hopefully.

Once you have decided on a design for the playground equipment you will want 

to make sure that you get an estimate which includes the cost, freight, tax 

and installation (if needed). The idea is to get all of your possible 

expenses laid out on paper so you will know the amount of funds you'll need 

to buy the structure and have it installed. It is best not to do this in 

reverse, which would be to get the funds first and then pinch pennies to 

spend no more or no less than the budget provides. In some cases this is 

unavoidable but with enough planning, you can arrange to raise the money that 

you may not have to buy the playground that your community needs. Playgrounds 

are very expensive but when everything is complete you will create an 

environment for children where they will have happy memories which will 

contribute to their well-being now and later in life.

Austin Stanfel
Creative Recreational Systems, Inc.
3039 kilgor rd. suite 130
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
1 - (877) PLAYSYSTEMS
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