Bring Creativity into Your Unique, Themed Playground Design
Bring Creativity into Your Unique, Themed Playground Design Your sports or play area deserves a unique playground design that is exciting and fits in with the surrounding area. A themed playground with a colourful bright design is a great way to generate buzz around your play area. Get your local community interested in having fun […]
Making Eco-Friendly Playgrounds with Sustainable Flooring
Eco-Friendly Playgrounds with Sustainable Flooring Here at PlaySmart we are proud to be leading the UK playground industry towards a greener future. Also, because of our sustainable flooring, we are the go-to for creating long-lasting and safe eco-friendly playgrounds. Our green options range includes: Recycled rubber mat safety surfacing Natural cork flooring Recycled rubber mulch […]
Your Guide to the Perfect Athletics Track
Protect Grass in High-Wear Playgrounds Athletics tracks bring something new to outdoor leisure sites. All ages can get outside this summer with a new outdoor running track. But it is also important that they are always safe and last for as long as possible with less maintenance. PlaySmart’s playground flooring experts work to provide our […]
Children’s Outdoor Play Area Flooring Ideas and Designs
Children’s Outdoor Play Area Flooring Ideas and Designs Designing or refurbishing a children’s play area can be a complicated task. From safety surfacing requirements to material durability, to the question of what children will even find exciting. There are so many aspects of playground design to consider! But don’t worry, PlaySmart is here to guide you […]
4 Top Tips for Your Large-Scale Playground Project
4 Top Tips for Your Large-Scale Playground Project Are you looking to embark on a large-scale playground project? Whether for a local council, housing development, or school playing field, you need to choose the right surfaces for you. In larger-scale surfacing developments, you need to consider budgets and how to effectively cover larger areas of […]
Free Play and Learning Through Play Theory
Learning Through Play Theory – Free Play We all know children love to play! But did you know that play also comes with mental, physical, and social benefits? Learning through play theory indicates that activity on the playground is more important than you’d think. Free play is a play style where children decide their own […]
Which Surfacing Options are Right for Outdoor Fitness Areas?
Which Surfacing Options are Right for Outdoor Fitness Areas? Are you looking for new outdoor fitness surfacing? Whether it is for running tracks, outdoor gyms, athletic tracks, tennis courts, badminton or basketball courts, Playsmart can guide you to making the best choice for your sports surfacing requirements. Now let’s explore our options: Outdoor Gym Recommendations […]
Playground Surfaces for Home With PlaySmart
Playground Surfaces for Home With PlaySmart PlaySmart, or just safety surfacing in general, you’ve probably heard about the many different options we have available. There are plenty of safety surfacings to choose from, and the options may seem endless for your home playground development. However, we don’t just stop at playgrounds! PlaySmart’s range of safety […]
Social Inclusion, Its Importance, and How to Encourage It
Social Inclusion, Its Importance, and How to Encourage It As we may all know, social exclusion can be extremely harmful to those it affects. If children don’t feel included at playtime and in social settings, this can lead to lack of self-confidence. It can also cause stunted socialisation and negatively affect their mental health. The […]
Evaluating your Playground for SEN Play
Evaluating your Playground for SEN Play One of the most important things you can do with a playground is ensure its suitability for children with special educational needs (SEN). Without ensuring that a playground is fully accessible, this runs the risk of alienating children that need extra support or specialised equipment in order to play. […]
