Playground construction projects often involve two steps: demolition and construction. Used playground equipment often features outdated safety panels that can be hazardous to children. Although some companies will try to sell playground refurbishing services such as repainting, the equipment will need constant maintenance once these steps are started. Lead paint and wood playgrounds should generally be removed and not fixed. It is often better for an organization to completely remove an unsafe playground than allow temporary fixes. This is not to say that damaged equipment cannot be fixed, however there comes a point in the age of equipment where the price of a fix is more or higher than a replacement or removal.

Our eight foot merry go round has recently been redesigned. The design allows faster and more affordable production, resulting in a more affordable and dependable product for your playground. The deck comes in four sections and is now available in a multitude of colors. The governor placement allows for easier control of the rotations per minute allowed. Overall, the new merry go round design is a major improvement.

Playground shade products require a specific and affordable tool to properly install. The come-along is a hand operated winch that assists in tightening the ends of the shade fabric. Without this tool, playground shade fabric is very difficult to install. Glide elbows are available on some shade structures, which will also assist in easier installation and removal of a shade canopy. Either way, some tools allow for easier installation of the fabric. A come-along is one such tool.

Creating a play area is a fun and exciting process. With proper assistance a small budget can be stretched to include several events including funnel ball games and balance events. These items are great for existing and new playgrounds alike. By offering engaging activities the equipment is more likely to serve the main purpose: entertaining children. Without large budgets, traditional structures are often out range. By offering an assortment of equipment for varying budgets, AAA State of Play suits to all organizations.

Large boulders were placed on the outside perimeter of this playground to add visual appeal and blend into the existing landscaping of the neighborhood. When placing stones and hardscapes on a playground, be sure all stones are well outside of the play area to reduce injuries. The borders of the playground are elevated at one end as the grade of the site did not permit a simple above ground installation. The area was graded prior to installation of equipment, however, the area still required border to be placed below ground in some areas. Not doing so would result in surfacing material accumulating in one end and eventually escaping the play area. This is a common occurrence on playgrounds that are installed over grass. Often grade is overlooked or thought to not be a problem. These playgrounds often require new surfacing material each year to replace that which has escaped.