How much money you have available to you can be an initial determining factor in whatever you are doing. On average, a playground costs about $8,000. If you’re just looking for a few pieces and not a large structure, it can be much less. If you are in need of funding, we recommend viewing our Grants and Stimulus and Fundraising guides.

Children of different ages need to have separate areas to play as they all have different ability levels. This allows for each group to be sufficiently challenged and to be able to push themselves in a safe area. When planning your playground solutions, you should also be aware of children with disabilities and the accommodations they may need.

When planning your playground, it’s essential to consider the space requirements to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment. The minimum amount of space needed is 22’ x 22’, like the Rochester playground. For a full playground experience, a 50’ x 50’ space is ideal. Schools and other high-traffic areas might need several structures and freestanding events!

When a project is expected to be finished can greatly affect the amount of budget available for your actual equipment. Whenever there is a rush put on a project, it increases the cost. On average, installation can take 9 or more months to complete. Custom structures with installations can take up to a year. DIY Installation and Quick-Ship Structure is the fastest at within a month.

Choosing what type of equipment can go into your commercial playground is one of the most exciting parts, but one of the areas you will have to do the most in-depth research. Browse our different playground equipment solutions to get valuable information on the most common and beloved playground equipment.

Now that you’ve considered all of the above factors, you may be ready for the planning and designing portion of the process. The planning process includes purchasing and designing your commercial playground equipment. This is the time you want to begin finalizing what equipment and structures you’d like in your playground and the placement of it. Once you have figured those factors, you can then compare it to your budget and make changes and alterations as needed.

There are three types of playground installation: Customer DIY, Supervised, and Professional. Each of them has their own unique benefits. Take a look at our video to explore our available installation options!