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 […]
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 play? […]
PlaySmart FAQs: Answering All Your Questions
PlaySmart FAQs: Answering All Your Questions Here at PlaySmart, we know that you probably have a lot of questions about play and our surfacing. Our products, pricing, guarantees, and promises are all things our customers want to find out more about, and we’re happy to help! In this article, we’ll be answering some of our […]
Children’s Role Play and its Importance in the Playground
Children’s Role Play and its Importance in the Playground Role play provides a creative way for children to progress their social and intellectual development. Role play is often inspired by factors such as themed playgrounds or fancy dress. It involves children making up a storyline and acting it out with their friends. There are three […]
Five Ways To Make Your Childrens Play Area More Inclusive
Five Ways To Make Your Childrens Play Area More Inclusive Here at PlaySmart, we want to make products that work for every child and provide equal play opportunities for every level of ability. All too often, consumers in the play industry find that children’s play areas are inaccessible, or not built for wheelchairs, crutches and […]
How outdoor play improves children’s mental and physical wellbeing
Play and Wellbeing Tips for Improving Children’s Wellbeing Providing safety surfaces for both domestic and public settings, the team at Playsmart champions playgrounds as places for play and wellbeing. Playing outside, in a park, garden, or playground, increases the health and wellbeing of children. This is because it encourages life-long skills of productivity, creativity, and […]
SmartPlay installation process
SmartPlay Installation Process In this case study, we are going to go into the details of the SmartPlay installation process. You may be asking, what is SmartPlay? Well, SmartPlay is our patented foam shock pad, which when used in conjunction with our EcoSmart grass mats becomes the SmartPlay System.SmartPlay has a range of benefits, including enhanced […]
What is Critical Fall Height (CFH)?
What is Critical Fall Height (CFH)? What is Critical Fall Height? Local authorities, schools, and private developments are embracing sustainable materials like recycled rubber chippings, natural cork materials, and hybrid grass mats with less plastic than typical artificial grass. One reason to use these eco-friendly materials is to improve the sustainability rating of your site. […]
6 Things to Consider When Designing a Playground
Designing a Playground – 6 Tips for Playground Design There are a lot of things to consider when designing a playground. Regardless of whether you are updating an old area or developing a brand new one, we wanted to highlight the top 6 priorities. By thinking about each of these areas, you are more likely […]
