I was recently contacted by a company called Asphalt Materials about having them do a guest post about
"Creating Your Children's Dream Playground".
I found their tips to be very helpful, especially since we are just finishing up a trampoline project in our side yard.
"Creating Your Children's Dream Playground".
I found their tips to be very helpful, especially since we are just finishing up a trampoline project in our side yard.
Traditional Kids by The Woodlands Architects & Designers JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Creating Your Children’s Dream Playground
When imagining your new playground, it is important that you
take a good, hard look at your space. In order to be most effective a
playground should be built on a level surface.
It should also be located within viewing and hearing distance of the
house so that you can provide constant supervision whenever the children are
playing.
Once you have picked the perfect area, you need to pick the
surface. Safe surfaces will absorb the
impact from any potential falls and will result in far fewer injuries. Materials such as foam padding, sand or
rubber mulch are great choices.
At this point you are ready to pick out your equipment. Take your children’s ages and abilities into
consideration. Never pick equipment that is beyond their capabilities as this
will most likely lead to injuries. You
can always buy and install more equipment as your children get older to keep
the playground inviting.
Always make sure that you plan for weather. This includes inclement weather like rain,
but also intense sun. Putting sheltered
places either in your playground or over the entire structure will ensure that
you children will want to play there all year round.
Be imaginative.
Playgrounds do not only have to consist of manufactured swings or
slides. Sandboxes, hammocks, zip lines,
and playhouses are all great things to include in your playground. These features will help foster your
children’s imaginations.
Once your playground is installed, make sure that you
perform routine and regular inspections.
This will ensure that everything is in working order and that none of
the children are injured due to a loose screw or jagged edge.
Finally, don’t just concentrate on the playground area. Take the surrounding landscaping into consideration. Remember that kids do not often pay
attention to things beneath their feet, so a playground is not the ideal spot
for any prized plants, flowers, or sculptures.
Include plants that are durable and low-maintenance. And don’t forget a comfortable bench or
lounging area for any adult supervisors.
Asphalt Materials is a
locally owned company which was organized in 1975 offering Utah topsoil, mulch,
and landscape materials. For over 37 years Asphalt Materials has provided the
Wasatch Front with quality products and services. The company is based out of
West Jordan, Utah. They also operate a gravel pit in Bluffdale, Utah featuring
sand, gravel and topsoil.
They definitely share some wonderful ideas & they have the materials needed to help you achieve the goal of a beautiful yard.
I hope you enjoyed the article & will check out their website www.asphaltmaterials.com
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