Once you’ve made critical decisions on your site and outdoor playground equipment, it’s time to formalize your plans so you can move ahead to implementation. Your Landscape Structures playground consultant will assist you every step of the way.
Scale drawings
Your landscape architect, city engineering department or other professional can provide you with a scale drawing that shows site boundaries, dimensions, orientation, overall improvements and site details of the playground area.
Specifications
It is important to create a written specification of the materials that are to be used in your playground, compliance with regulations and industry standards, the engineering details of your play activities and playground safety features.
Costs
Using your budget as a starting point, create a detailed breakdown of planned expenditures for your site, equipment, installation and future maintenance.
Final steps
Before you sign a purchase order, you’ll need to carefully review the playground design specifications and obtain any required approvals. You can submit your drawings and specifications to your Landscape Structures playground consultant for assistance.
The final decision on what to buy and where to buy should come from the person or committee that has been most involved in the planning process and is ultimately responsible for the playground’s success. Commercial playground equipment is like most other products—you get what you pay for. Selecting the lowest price may not give you the best value. Some of the best goals to keep in mind are promoting healthier children, a sustainable community and being environmentally friendly.
Once you've finalized your plan, you're ready to move on to Step Seven: Install Your Playground.