Designs
Download over 150 playground designs with full DIY step-by-step instructions
Made from low-cost, recycled & easy to find materials like used car tires, timber, and sand
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No specialized skills required
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Customizable to your location and materials
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Pictorial instructions allow anyone to use the guides, regardless of language
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Designs to inspire creative, imaginative, active and social play
Handbooks
Instructional guides covering every aspect of playground building you need to know:
Learn everything you need to build a playground wherever you are, using local tools, materials and skills
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Understand the basics of international safety standards
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Plot out your playground site plan with paper, scissors, and glue
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Design a play space that is inclusive to children of all abilities
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Equip teachers to support play in & out of the classroom
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Create a low-cost “playground in a box” from everyday materials like cardboard, sticks and stones
Crowdfunding
With just a few clicks, create a personalized webpage for your project
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Collect fee free* donations and advertise for volunteers
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Update your supporters on your project as you go
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Collaborate with others in your region to learn local tips and tricks
*Playground Ideas charges no fees but project donors can add an optional donations to support Playground Ideas.
3D Designer
In minutes, create a full 3D professional looking playground site plan
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Add school buildings, trees and other features to match your space
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Add images of your own design sketches and background photos to truly customise your design
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Save, print or add your design to your playground project page.
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Ready to get started on your dream playground?
Got a big project in the works?
The Playground Ideas team can be contracted for custom design and on-site support. If you have a budget over USD $10,000 and are planning to build anywhere from 1-1000 playgrounds, drop us a line.
Already building playgrounds?
Let’s collaborate! With our Global Play Alliance you can connect with a network of organisations creating play spaces for children.
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