Mar
12Poor maintenance related safety risks were more likely in playgrounds in lower income areas of New York than more well-off areas. These playgrounds had significantly more rusted equipment, trash, and damaged fall surfaces. The corner trim was also noticeably absent. If you buy cheap subpar playground equipment, more than likely the quality will be poor and there may not be enough safety precautions in place. Are these the category of playgrounds you want your children play on? Wouldn’t you rather provide the safest playground possible for your children? So paying a little bit extra for good quality playground equipment is a good idea because it is safer and will last longer.
You can find modern products that are more hardwearing, safer and more fun for children being offered by playground manufacturers. The slightly higher fee these companies charge to guarantee physical safety and long-lasting fun is well worth the extra money. Many cheaper playgrounds have wooden supports and beams which can give children splinters. Steel supports should be used as they are safer to the kids and will last longer than wood. Corner trim is something that is often installed by playground designers as it is another material that can protect the children and the equipment from damage as it will absorb impacts.
Some playgrounds still have concrete and asphalt surfacing, which is unsafe for many reasons. The lack of absorption qualities means that when children fall on this surface they hurt themselves. The best surfacing materials for playgrounds are rubber tiles, which are durable enough to withstand weather, sturdy enough to allow wheelchair access, and soft enough to cushion any possible falls.
Many of the bigger playground suppliers will customise the equipment you want to match your requirements. Look for a company who will let you mix and match the items you want so you can have a unique play area. You can even get age specific play stuff so that it challenges them whilst being fun.




