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Playground Guide
Playgrounds are an exciting place for children to play and explore. But what should you consider when building a playground to protect children from danger? What regulations must be followed, and who is responsible if something goes wrong?
Movement options
The playground should be spacious enough to allow for free play, such as ball games, alongside the play equipment. But children don't just need open spaces on the ground; they also want to climb high and test their limits at different heights. For this purpose, climbing walls or trees should be included. This can create new areas of experience with manageable risk.
Retreat spaces
Children are diverse and different. While some romp loudly and test their physical abilities, others play quietly and with concentration. To ensure that the different groups don't get in each other's way, separate play areas with quiet and retreat spaces should be planned.
Green, natural surroundings
When play equipment is located in a green, natural environment, the playground not only appears friendly and inviting, it also improves children's well-being and promotes their development. It stimulates their imagination and allows children to gain a wide range of experiences.
Which plants are prohibited on the playground, which are permitted but poisonous and which plants are suitable for the playground, you can read here: Plants for the playground
Safe play equipment, safe playgrounds
Movement is crucial for children's development, both in terms of motor skills and for developing healthy self-confidence. Playgrounds provide an ideal environment for this. Read more about who is liable if something happens here: Safe playground equipment, safe playgrounds
The playground standards
Playing with playground equipment is beneficial for children. It provides them with valuable experiences that enable them to cope with situations outside of the playground. To ensure an appropriate level of safety when playing in, on, and around playground equipment, playground equipment manufacturers and operators must comply with the playground standards EN 1176 and EN 1177: Playground standards
Fall protection with floor types and fall heights
Children enjoy playing with full commitment, without paying much attention to whether they are exposing themselves to danger. And they don't always accurately assess their strength. Therefore, it's good to have safety precautions in place that prevent serious injuries from occurring in the first place. Optimal fall protection helps minimize the risk of injury. You can find more information about fall protection here: Fall protection with floor types and fall heights
Play it safe with espas
Whether it's a simple swing or a large play tower combination, whatever play equipment you choose, you're playing it safe with espas. There are seven reasons to choose espas play equipment .