Your New MUGA Pitch – from Playground to Premier League
Your New MUGA Pitch – from Playground to Premier League A football field is a staple for school playgrounds across the UK. However, costs of installation are spiralling, leaving many schools unable to upgrade, refurbish or install sports spaces or Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGA Pitch). What is the solution? Fortunately, PlaySmart, with over 21 years […]
How to Use Surface Design in Multi-Use Developments
How to Use Surface Design in Multi-Use Developments Outdoor spaces, particularly in public multi-use development works, need to be available to and suitable for everyone who will be using it. This includes anyone, from families to school groups, from commuters to sports-people. In order to cater to the expected variety of users of the site, […]
Outdoor Event Flooring: Tips and Tricks
Outdoor Event Flooring: Tips and Tricks Are you putting on an event for your community in your local park, playground, or sports field? Then you need the right outdoor event flooring to protect your surfaces and attendees. Excessive mud, uneven ground, and inaccessible surfaces can ruin an event and even put people at the risk […]
Are your Playground Paths falling apart?
Are your Playground Paths Falling Apart? Then you need the right material and maintenance for your playground paths! Over time, regularly used playground paths can lose their stability, cracking and crumbling away under foot. This is a safety hazard, limits accessibility, and discourages people from visiting. Choosing the correct material and installation for your pathways […]
Transform your Playground with Outdoor Flooring
Transform your Playground with Outdoor Flooring Explore PlaySmart’s outdoor flooring solutions to discover new ways to transform your playground. From hybrid grass and rubber mulch to cork surfacing, turning your old run-down playgrounds into safe, attractive spaces for fun, play and socialisation is easier than ever! Revitalise Your Lawns with Quick Installation New playground projects […]
Development Guide for Local Council Playgrounds
Development Guide for Local Council Playgrounds There are around 30,000 council playgrounds in the UK. Each one serves a unique community with different needs. However, there are some unifying requirements that local councils, from small Parishes to large Cities or County Councils, need to consider when designing or upgrading their playgrounds. These requirements are: Staying […]
What are Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)?
What are Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)? You may have heard of SuDS or Sustainable Drainage Systems as a term used in urban and semi-urban building projects, or even in the sustainability criteria for accessing public funding for developments. If you are unsure of what the term means and how you can follow SuDS principles in […]
Designing Playgrounds for Outdoor Free Play
Designing Playgrounds for Outdoor Free Play As more and more children have access to technology at younger and younger ages, it is important to stress the importance of outdoor free play activities. As you plan your outdoor playground developments, it is crucial to create a space to play where children can engage freely. These spaces […]
Safe Surfaces for Parks to Create the Ideal Space to Play
Safe Surfaces for Parks to Create the Ideal Space to Play Are you looking to develop your playing surfaces into fun, interactive activity centres and create a safe play park? Then look no further than this handy guide on our secure surfacing options to take your playground activities to the next level! Leisure centres, schools, […]
Love Parks? Invest in Reliable Outdoor Flooring Options
Love Parks? Invest in Reliable Outdoor Flooring Options Prepare and repair local parks, playgrounds, and greens for Love Parks Week this July. Ensuring you choose only the best outdoor flooring options and solutions. From artificial grass to creative, accessible pathways, your parks and local community deserve the best. Choose from a range of innovative and […]
