Commercial Playground Buying Guide

Choosing commercial playground equipment becomes easier when you begin with the site, intended users and complete project requirements.

Age Range and Capacity

Choose equipment designed for the ages you expect to serve and consider how many children may use the playground at the same time.

Available Space and Use Zone

The equipment footprint is only part of the required space. Confirm the complete use zone before selecting equipment or calculating safety surfacing.

Fall Height and Safety Surfacing

The playground's fall height helps determine the required impact-attenuating surfacing system and installed depth. Review the Commercial Playground Safety Surfacing Guide and use the Surfacing Calculator for initial quantity planning.

ADA and Accessibility

When a manufacturer or verified supplier source identifies a playground as ADA compliant, that status is shown in the product specifications. Available counts for elevated and ground-level accessible components are also shown when supplied.

A complete accessible play area also depends on the site design, accessible route, entrances and transitions, selected surfacing, installation and applicable project requirements. Product-level ADA information should therefore be reviewed together with the complete site plan.

Mounting and Installation

Depending on the equipment, mounting may be in-ground, surface mount or an approved stake-mount system. Professional installation is available nationwide by quote.

Freight and Receiving

Commercial playground equipment normally ships by freight. Review the Shipping & Receiving Guide before ordering.

Plan the Complete Project

A complete project may include playground equipment, safety surfacing, borders, accessible entrances, installation, freight and site preparation.

Start with the Commercial Playgrounds collection, use Find My Playground, or request a commercial project quote.