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14 Layout Considerations for your Playground 1. Organize zones to facilitate play and minimize conflicts, e.g. locate quiet play areas away from active spaces 2. Provide areas that encourage group interaction as well as places from solitary and partner play 3. Avoid putting high-activity zones close to transitional zones 4. Locate compatible play zones close together, e.g. creative play [...]  The Sensory Rich Playground Young children learn by using all of their senses, so your playground should offer as many experiences as possible. The more sensory experiences, the more is learned and gained during development. The playground should include the following sensory areas: Visual Visual: Adults tend to look at the functional aspect of playgrounds [...] 7 Critical Steps for Planning a Playground Layout Before choosing the actual layout for your playground, it’s helpful to have an overall plan or design for the placement of furnishings. You will want to organize the space in a way that will promote physical and social play while minimizing conflicts. The following is called the zoned [...] Stretching your playground budget: Here are a few ideas to help make the most of your hard-earned funds. As an example, here’s how your funding will normally break down with a typical turn-key project: Description Equipment 60% Installation 28% Playground Borders 7% Mulch/In-fill 10% Taxes/Shipping 5% Total 100% Sales promotions- Make sure that you’re able to take advantage of any of several substantial sales taking place throughout the year. Discounts [...] The Dirty Dozen Checklist Are they hiding in your child’s playground? 1. Improper Protective Surfacing |
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