Outdoor Playground Hazards to Watch Out for This Summer
Outdoor Playground Hazards to Watch Out for This Summer Summer is the best season to enjoy an outdoor playground. No jackets needed, the sun shining down, and the tinkle of an ice cream van in the distance. It’s the perfect recipe for a great day. However, there are some playground hazards that arise in the […]
Why Should I Opt For A PlaySmart Playground?
Why Choose Play Professionals? – Surface Experts Are you looking for a new playground? Naturally you should think from the ground up – and it just so happens that we are experts on the ground! Why Choose Play Professionals for your project? We have a whole host of reasons that make us the best choice […]
Maximising Your Playground’s Space
Playground Space Optimisation – For Small Play Areas We know it can be tricky to know exactly how to use all your playground space effectively, but an efficiently organised playground can make the world of difference when it comes to children enjoying and thriving in their play space. A playground with maximised space opens up […]
Creating an Inclusive and Accessible Playground
Creating an Inclusive and Accessible Playground In UK schools, there is often a wide range of ages and abilities. Therefore, an accessible playground needs to be slightly more varied to suit everyone. In a lot of cases, schools will be working with limited space. So PlaySmart have put together a guide to creating the perfect […]
Playground Project Planning 101
Playground Project Planning 101 Planning a playground project is a multi-faceted process, with lots of different options that need to be considered and evaluated before implementing. If you want a play area that will stand the test of time, be a safe and inclusive play space for all, and not cost the earth too, you […]
Top Five Tips for Playing Safely
Top Five Tips for Playing Safely As the weather gets warmer, children naturally start flocking to the playground, and who can blame them? Those first few days out in the sun after a long winter are blissful! But parents and responsible adults should be aware of how to encourage children playing safely. Our latest article […]
The Daily Mile Challenge
The Daily Mile Challenge As everyone knows, exercise is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental health. It improves blood flow, heart rate, releases endorphins, and keeps your body from becoming sedentary. We could go on and on! However, exercise is important across every age range, and children are […]
The Benefits of Environmental Play
The Benefits of Environmental Play By now, we all know the importance of outdoor play for children’s physical and mental health. We have previously touched on its importance, but for this article, we wanted to visit the concept of environmental play and explore this in a slightly different lens to outdoor play. What is environmental […]
Five Playground Ideas That Make Outdoor Play More Exciting
Five Playground Ideas That Make Outdoor Play More Exciting It’s getting to that time of the year when the playground is in hot demand. The warmer weather will mean everyone wants to spend their time outside! We here at PlaySmart understand the value of a great outdoor playground. So we’ve got some ideas on how […]
Tips for Maintaining a Playground During Spring Months
Playground Maintenance Tips for Spring Cleaning We’ve all felt those first tentative rays of sunshine over the last week or two. It’s therefore safe to say that spring is on its way! After a long cold winter, it’s what we’ve all been waiting for. However, you might be wondering what this means for your play […]
