Playground Design

Planning Process

Interview

The old adage “walk a mile in your shoes” is the process by which we believe great play environments are built. Your intimate knowledge (of your facility, staff, local regulations, growth needs, budget, and especially your children) is invaluable to the planning phase. We start by interviewing you to understand your knowledge and vision for the children, the facility and the outdoor environment so we'll know how to best integrate the curriculum and mission of your program.

Site Review

We assess the physical characteristics of your playground based on a site visit or on information supplied by you. Our goal is to provide an entire play environment, not just plan for a structure and use zone.

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

We create a site plan drawn to scale for every Grounds For Play proposal we prepare. This plan shows locations for all equipment and any required use zones, surfacing material selections and suggested landscape and hardscape elements.

Ph.D., CPSI Review for Safety and ADA Compliance

Grounds For Play plans are reviewed by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector with child development expertise for safety and compliance to federal guidelines.

Plan and Pricing Proposal

A detailed CAD drawing and itemized prices are provided for a complete scope of work. If we aren’t the right company for some portion of the work, we’ll let you know.

Project Agreement

When you are ready to proceed with the project, this agreement helps to clarify who does what in any Grounds For Play-installed or supervised project. Clients will be notified by this form of their responsibilities.

Site Preparation, Manufacturing, Shipping and Receiving

After a purchase you will be assigned a Project Manager, who will communicate tentative schedules* for shipping and installation (if by Grounds For Play). You’ll receive a packet to help you prepare for the installation. You’ll also be contacted as the installation date approaches. 

Contact Grounds For Play today to receive a free catalog or playground design consultation!

*Dates are affected by many factors. We’ll keep you posted should tentative dates change.