Multi-Housing Playground Equipment 

A playground in a residential community offers many benefits. It fosters a sense of community and connection, acts as a hub for physical activity and outdoor play, promotes healthy lifestyles and reduces sedentary screen time. It encourages the development of essential motor skills, imagination, and social interaction for well-rounded child development. Additionally, it enhances the aesthetic appeal of the community, attracting new residents and increasing property values.

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What To Look for In an Apartment or Housing Community Playground

When you’re considering playground equipment for a housing development, several factors should be considered to ensure the safety, engagement, and development of the people using it.

  • Playground For All Ages: Choose playground equipment for all ages so that children throughout the community have an opportunity to play.
  • Access Control: Consider fencing and access control measures to ensure the safety of children and prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Line of Sight and Safety: Choose playground equipment that doesn’t hinder supervision so that caregivers have a clear line of sight across the playground.
  • Accessibility & Inclusivity: Choose equipment that allows children of all ages and abilities to play together.
  • Maintenance: Choose equipment (like ours) made from high-quality, durable materials that can withstand heavy use. Your maintenance crew will thank you.
  • Community Spaces: Consider the availability of seating and community spaces near the playground, providing a place for parents and guardians to supervise and socialize while children play.

Budgeting Resources for Apartment Complexes and HOAs

Not sure where to start when budgeting for your next playground? Look at our Budgeting Guide, which outlines all the budget areas that should be considered when purchasing a new playground.

There are both state and national grants available to fund playground equipment. Download our handy state-by-state grant guide to see what’s available in your area.

Take advantage of our seasonal playground sales! We offer popular playgrounds at steep discounts throughout the year.

Planning Tools for Communities

Make shopping for your next play environment easier with the use of our planning tools.

Grounds For Play-Design Process

Design Process

Learn about our design process and what steps you’ll take to build your play environment.

Grounds For Play-Maintenance

Maintenance Plan

Download our Maintenance Guidebook to create a maintenance plan for your playground.

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Catalog

Want to see all our playground equipment in one place? Check out our catalog.

Need help with selecting playground equipment?

Our knowledgeable sales representatives can help you pick playground equipment that is age-appropriate, suitable to the space available, and within budget.