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Playground Equipment Services
Expert Design, Custom Play Solutions & Professional Installation
At Playgrounds Etc, we provide comprehensive commercial playground equipment services that take your project from initial vision to final installation with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re planning a new playground, upgrading existing equipment, or building a fully inclusive play space, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Our process is designed to remove uncertainty, streamline decision-making, and deliver a playground your community will enjoy for years to come. From the first conversation to the ribbon-cutting, our team is committed to making your playground project simple, transparent, and successful.
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Our Playground Design & Installation Process
Every successful playground starts with understanding your goals. Your dedicated playground consultant begins by learning how the space will be used and what matters most to your organization.
During this consultation, we review:
- Intended age groups and play objectives
- Inclusive and ADA accessibility needs
- Playground equipment, shade, amenities, and surfacing options
- Available space and site conditions
- Budget parameters and funding considerations
- Project timeline and potential permitting requirements
This planning phase sets the foundation for a playground that fits your space, your users, and your long-term goals.
Using the information gathered during your consultation, we create a custom site plan tailored to your location. This conceptual layout balances play value, safety, accessibility, and visual appeal.
Your site plan may include:
- Play systems and freestanding play events
- Inclusive ramps and ground-level activities
- Shade structures and site furnishings
- Pathways, seating, and circulation flow
- Proper safety use zones and fall height clearances
This step allows you to visualize how your playground will function and feel before moving forward.
Safety and compliance are central to every playground we design. Our team reviews your site plan to ensure it meets or exceeds industry standards and best practices.
All designs are evaluated against guidelines set by:
- International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA)
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- U.S. Access Board (ADA standards)
Certified Playground Safety Inspectors (CPSI) review layouts for proper spacing, accessibility, and supervision sightlines to ensure a safe and functional play environment.
Once the design is finalized, your consultant provides a detailed project proposal outlining everything needed to move forward.
Your proposal includes:
- Final site plan and layout
- Computer-aided design (CAD) drawings
- Optional renderings, if requested
- Total project cost
- Installation scope and timeline
- Estimated manufacturing and delivery lead times
This step provides clarity, transparency, and confidence before production begins.
After approval, your playground equipment is manufactured to order at our U.S.-based facilities. While production is underway, we coordinate logistics and schedule installation to keep your project moving smoothly.
Installation includes:
- Delivery coordination
- Professional installation by experienced crews
- On-site construction and assembly
- Final walkthrough and project completion
For community or volunteer builds, we recommend professional supervision to ensure proper installation and long-term safety.
3D Renderings & Site Plans - We provide colorized 3D renderings and detailed site plans that show exactly how your playground will look and function. These tools help secure approvals, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure accurate installation.
Professional Site Planning - Every site is different. Our team evaluates size, terrain, drainage, shade, accessibility, and climate to design a playground that works with your space — not against it.
Safety & Compliance Review - Safety is built into every design. Our playgrounds meet or exceed CPSC, ASTM, ADA, and state-specific requirements to ensure long-term, worry-free play.
Budget Planning & Phased Builds - Working within a fixed budget? We help prioritize core components now and plan for future expansion as funding becomes available.
Financing Support - We help clients understand total project costs and explore financing options that can make even large projects achievable with minimal upfront investment.
Installing commercial playground equipment requires precision, expertise, and adherence to safety standards. Our professional installation services include:
✔ Full Turnkey Installation - We coordinate deliveries, site preparation, equipment assembly, and safety surfacing — handling all aspects of the installation process so you don’t have to.
✔ Safety & Compliance Focused - Our installers build every playground to meet or exceed industry safety guidelines, including ASTM and CPSC standards, ensuring a secure play environment.
✔ Coordination with Site Conditions - From grading and drainage to accessibility and surfacing selection, our team provides expert guidance and execution to keep projects on time and on budget.
Surface, Shade & Site Amenities
A complete play space is more than just equipment — it’s the environment around it. We offer solutions that enhance usability and enjoyment:
- Safety Surfacing Options: Engineered wood fiber, poured-in-place rubber, rubber mulch, and artificial turf for ADA compliance and optimized play safety.
- Shade Structures & Canopies: Reduce heat exposure and extend playtime with durable commercial shade solutions.
- Site Furnishings: Benches, tables, bike racks, and trash receptacles that complete your outdoor space.
Local Expertise, National Standards — Our designers and installers understand community needs and safety requirements, delivering high-quality, long-lasting play environments that children love.
Collaborative & Customized Approach — Every project starts with listening. We tailor everything from equipment selection to installation plans based on your unique site constraints and priorities.
Transparent Communication — You’ll always know what happens next — from design concepts and proposals to scheduling and completion.
Start Your Playground Project Today
Ready to create a playground that inspires, engages, and brings your community together? Contact us for a free consultation and let’s begin planning a play space that meets your vision, budget, and timeline.
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