PlaySmart’s 5 Top Tips for Summer Playground Maintenance
PlaySmart’s 5 Top Tips for Summer Playground Maintenance Summer is one of the best times to focus on your playground and ensure it ticks every necessary box. Whilst you have an empty playground, this means you have the time and space to carry out inspections, repairs, and any replacements needed. In this week’s blog, PlaySmart […]
Structured vs. Free Play: Which is Better?
Structured vs. Free Play: Which is Better? As we know, children love to play. It comes with a heap of mental, physical, social and emotional benefits. Therefore we consider it key to children living active and happier lives. Play is often categorised into two sections, structured and free play. In this article, PlaySmart will explore […]
Bringing Playground Surfaces to Your Home with Playsmart
Garden Surfaces – Flooring for Housing Developments Did you know that safety surfacing doesn’t just need to be for playgrounds? There are plenty of areas in your home that could benefit from a makeover! PlaySmart can work with domestic customers to transform their homes and outdoor spaces through our varied range of garden surfaces. Have […]
Get Creative with your Playground: PlaySmart’s inventive ideas for your Play Space
Get Creative! Inventive Ideas for your Play Space Everybody knows the importance of a good playground. After all, children are naturally creative and inquisitive, and any playground worth its salt will dedicate itself to including lots of features that spark the imagination. However, some playgrounds’ surfaces could do with a breath of fresh air, or […]
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 […]
