Playgrounds both those that are linked to schools and those in local communities are hives of activity. Children of all ages love spending time with their family and friends on the equipment that can be found in both of these areas. School playgrounds are traditionally made of tarmac or concrete and tend not to have too many pieces of equipment. Some schools may also have field areas that the children can play in during their break and lunchtimes.
Local communities’ playgrounds are slightly different. These are designed to have numerous play equipment pieces such as slides, swings and even roundabouts and trampolines that are often submerged into the ground. In order to keep children safe in these spaces they tend not to have floors made from concrete or tarmac.
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Flooring options for playgrounds tend to include:
Rubberised flooring – this type of flooring helps when children fall over as it is a smooth flooring that is often made for recycled rubber. This flooring can take a number of knocks and dents and it often self-repairs due to the nature of the material.
Bark – in some cases bark is used as the flooring for playgrounds as it can help to prevent children from slipping over. It can be rougher to fall on than rubber, but it can be quickly replaced and maintained.