Overwhelmed by options?
If you are in the market for new
equipment, use zones, shades, trike paths,
or landscaping, we work with top national
manufacturers and can help you find
products that meet your needs. We can help
you prioritize your budget to design a
playscape that is attractive,
affordable, developmentally
appropriate, and safe.
Your playground is often the first thing
that potential customers see -- and it
should be the physical area of your site
that gets the most use. Why not take
advantage of our experience and expertise?
We're not in the office every day to take
calls, but if you
e-mail us
with your interests and concerns, we'll
call you back and help you get started
building or renovating the playground of
your dreams.
Food for Thought
To help customers who are
considering playground changes or
additions, we've compiled a list of
resources that explain various elements of
the planning process.
CDC Factsheet
Statistics about the prevalence and
seriousness of playground injuries
Playground Supervision Guidelines
from the National Program for Playground
Safety
Consumer Product Safety Commission's
Public Playground Safety Checklist
Playgrounds: Keeping Outdoor
Learning Safe
An
Early Years are Learning Years article
published by the National Association for
the Education of Young Children
Tips for Public Playground Safety
A
Consumer Product Safety Commission tip
sheet with basic guidelines for playground
safety.
The ADA
Guidelines for Accessible Playgrounds
A comprehensive, printable 40-page booklet
to help programs ensure their outdoor play
facilities comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
CDC tips to protect children from
harmful UV rays
Steps
parents and caregivers can take to protect
children as they play
CPSC Fact Sheet about
Arsenic-treated Wood on Playgrounds
An
explanation of concerns regarding lumber
treated with chromated copper arsenate,
its risks to children, and steps parents
and caregivers can take to reduce
children's exposure.
