Playground Planning Resources for Parks & Recreation Professionals

One-of-a-kind community play areas

A well-designed community playground encourages skill development through interactive play, sensory experiences, challenging activities, imagination and independence. With so many things to consider, city playground planning can feel overwhelming, but our local park and playground consultants and step-by-step guide breaks down the process to make it easy and streamlined.

• Envision your play area to determine ages and abilities that will use the play area and amenities needed
• Analyze your site including slope and soil conditions, proximity to amenities and afternoon sun position
• Design your playground site based on needs of your community including budget, space limitations and inclusivity needs
• Install your playground using community members, trained staff or professional installers
• Maintain your playground by determining frequency of inspection and type of maintenance needed to keep the site looking great and safe

Whether you’re updating an existing playground or creating a new destination park, our network of park and playground consultants are available to help find the right municipal playground design that is safe, challenging and fun for everyone in your community. They’ll learn about your specific needs and priorities, then collaborate with you through every step to make the process as easy as possible.