The arrangement of a playground is achieved by considering several key aspects that are crucial for the success of such a project: the location of the respective perimeter, the quality of equipment ordered by clients, the average occupancy rate, the chosen theme, the budget available, and compliance with current legislation.
Taking into account the importance of these key factors and choosing the inspired version of collaboration with a team specialized in such works will generate many long-term benefits for both users and the administrators of the respective spaces. If you are interested in learning how to choose the ideal equipment for the playground, you will find below all the useful information for the choices you can make:
What benefits should playgrounds offer?
All children love to play, which is why creating safe spaces for this activity is extremely important. Play is not only fun but also educational, as long as the equipment used to set up these places can stimulate the development of certain skills. Here's what a European standard playground offers:
- It allows the specific activities to take place in an extremely safe location.
- It allows young children to express their personalities through play.
- It ensures optimal supervision of all the little ones within the respective perimeter.
- It is located in a place that can be reached with minimal effort.
- It includes equipment for all ages, safe, dynamic, and fun.
- It is arranged so that the space is used to its maximum potential.
- The play systems within it are made of durable materials.
- It stimulates the development of motor skills and cognitive functions.
- It allows children to interact with other kids their age.
It is easy to build indoor or outdoor playgrounds from scratch that offer all the above benefits if you choose to collaborate with the experts at Waterboyz. We can establish a strong partnership thanks to our extensive experience in setting up such perimeters, always starting from our clients' clear needs.
Keep reading to find out what are the main criteria to consider when choosing the best play equipment:
The importance of the educational aspect of play equipment
Educating a child through play is extremely important at their age, as they can develop cognitive skills much more easily in just a few years. Because their specific energy needs to be exhausted constructively, integrating equipment in the playground that stimulates concentration and improves real-time decision-making is very important.
The online category of crocheted playgrounds includes ideal models for achieving these goals. Crocheted playgrounds are designed to develop children's imagination and spatial orientation. They encourage them to navigate different tunnels and play areas while looking for the correct path, heading to higher levels, balancing on balls, climbing, or simply rolling on soft material.
Discover the crocheted playground - model 4, made of handmade mesh, ideal for stimulating the tactile sense, improving balance, and adjusting posture, regardless of the level the child is at. The specific structure - 1000x1000 cm - allows the child to choose their own path, thus stimulating their need for exploration.
The possibility of customization according to customers' needs
The available space, the budget for constructing such a place, the preferences of administrators or users for specific shapes, dimensions, colors, or textures – these are a series of criteria that our clients consider when choosing equipment for outdoor or indoor playgrounds.
The ability to customize them based on key factors such as those listed above is another fundamental criterion for the decision-making process. For example, the beehive-style crocheted playground can be fixed to different surfaces: walls, trees, buildings, beams, existing structures, through stretched wires (installed following a feasibility study and design calculations) with 4 adjustable support systems, or on an optional MFR305 metal support structure.
Stimulating strength, balance, and endurance
Playground equipment not only helps improve the cognitive and social skills of children but also contributes to superior physical capabilities. The best climbing equipments for children are a prime example in this regard. These easy-to-install solutions provide an ideal framework for training the entire body during playful activities.
The development specific to school-age and preschool-age children is explosive, and the effects of consistent physical effort can be easily observed. In other words, playtime spent on these climbing systems for children stimulates the development of muscles and bone strength, promotes calorie burning, and helps a child grow taller.
The importance of the resilience of the respective structures
Using climbing systems for children is also an excellent way to expend energy. The structural elements of these systems are made to withstand both prolonged use and the effects of various weather factors, such as UV rays, strong winds, snowfall, sleet, and hail.
The ORGANIQ MANTIS playground climber, shown in the image below and now available in our online offer, will make every playground a dream setting. Inspired by nature, the decorations and individual elements are a true delight for insect and creature enthusiasts. It features a metal structure with a minimum 130 mm diameter tube, a UV-resistant LLDPE slide, mobile climbing rings made from LDPE material through rotational molding, climbing stones made from a mixture of aggregates and colored polyester resins, and polypropylene pp-multisplit rope nets with a 16 mm diameter with a steel core. Additionally, the paint finish does not fade over time, withstanding temperatures ranging from -50°C to +50°C.
Choosing age-appropriate playground equipment
In order for young children and their parents to resonate with the opportunities offered in a newly designed playground, it is essential for the equipment within it to be suitable for the children's age. Clearly, within the same playground, there can be several areas tailored to the main age groups of those who play here.
However, for the youngest toddlers, a solution to consider is the well-known interactive wall panels. Now available in our online offering, these equipment pieces, recommended for children up to the age of 3, with their simple shapes and naive colors, capture the attention of little ones and can stimulate their imagination through play.
Appropriate dimensions for space characteristics
The available space for installing playground equipment is one of the most important criteria to consider. During the selection phase, it's crucial to take into account the level of mobility generated in that area after the installation of the products.
The experts at Waterboyz are here to provide you with layout ideas and product recommendations, ensuring that the distances between playground equipment adhere to current regulations. An open and airy space is much more enjoyable and also ensures a high level of safety. Both the ground surface and trees or other suspended structures can be used for mounting this equipment.
The appearance and color scheme of playground equipment
The most beautiful equipment used for an outdoor or indoor playground has a spectacular design and vibrant colors. This adds even more charm to the fun experienced in that space. The range of plastic playhouses, now available in our online offering, includes models with shapes that allow the creation of a fairytale setting, inspired by colorful books and cartoons.
Children's imagination can be nurtured in this way, as the structural elements of this equipment encourage them to develop unique narratives. Each playtime can be based on a different story, depending on their creativity. Furthermore, the colors, shapes, dimensions, and textures of plastic playhouses are designed to provide long-lasting durability.
Play equipment that allows for collective use
A playground should ensure social inclusion and the possibility for interaction. In the safe space of a plastic playhouse, multiple children can play simultaneously when the generous dimensions of such equipment allow for it. Carefully read the information on the product page you're interested in and make an informed choice based on the available space and estimated usage level.
Considering the factors presented in this article, you can make the best choices for the equipment to outfit your managed playground. We are here to provide you with top-quality technical support so that you can identify products with the best quality-to-price ratio, tailored to the criteria you consider relevant for your business dynamics.