What To Look for In a School Playground
When you’re considering playground equipment for a school, several factors should be taken into account to ensure the safety, engagement, and development of the students using it.
- Line of Sight and Safety: Choose playground equipment that doesn’t hinder supervision so that teachers have a clear line of sight across the playground.
- Outdoor Classrooms: Incorporate outdoor classroom space using a shade or shelter structure with either benches or tables underneath to maximize the space beyond recess. You can also use log benches, mushroom steppers, and more for creative seating ideas.
- Physical Education: Incorporate active components like climbing rope walls so that physical education teachers can take advantage of the playground space for class time
- Age-Appropriateness: Choose playground equipment that offers appropriate physical challenges to your students. Pre-school students, for example, may not benefit from the same equipment as a 5th grader.
- Inclusivity: Choose equipment that allows children of all ages and abilities to play together.
- Budget: We know budget is an important factor. Beyond the equipment itself, freight, installation, and surfacing should also be considered.
Design Process
Learn about our design process and what steps you’ll take to build your school playground.
Maintenance Plan
Download our Maintenance Guide so you can start creating your playground's maintenance plan.
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