Playground equipment FAQs
Q: Should I take my child to public parks?
A: Really, it is a judgment call on your part as a parent or guardian. A child can be taken in any kind of neighborhood—it does not matter if you live in a “good area”. But especially in a “bad area” you may want to consider another playground somewhere else. And most importantly, you will want to know where your child is at all times. Do not read a book or chat with a friend and look away—instead chat while you watch them. Make sure you see where they are and look around to see if you notice anyone strange hanging around.Q: Which is the safest kind of playground I can take my kids to?
A: Plastic playgrounds cause less ouchies, mostly because children tend to fall or bump their head or body against the playground and a plastic surface is much more painless than wood or metal. There are indoor and outdoor plastic playgrounds, the indoor being my preference, just because if you loose sight of you child for a moment they are likely not to have wandered from the enclosed play area. However, if your kid likes to swing—a metal or perhaps even wooden playground will be more fun for them. More often than not, plastic playgrounds do not have swings.Q: How do I know where on my property is the best place to build a playground?
A: You want to choose the flattest surface possible, so if your yard is not level, build the playground in the most level place, and consult a professional to see if there is a good way to flatten out the space before you build. If you are using a mulch or a sand for shock absorption, you will likely want to make an edge around the play area such as a wooden square along the ground surrounding the playground to keep the mulch or sand in. When you prepare this, see if there is a way that you can dig a more even surface before installing the playground or putting in the sand or mulch.Q: How can I be sure that the public park uses safe playground equipment?
A: You can have a look your self, but if you still have doubts the best suggestion would be to go to the local government parks and recreation professionals to inquire about the playground equipment and materials of that playground. Many cities have plans to demolish and rebuild certain playgrounds to make them safer—they just have not done it yet. And many have already replaced every troublesome playground in the city already. So check into it.
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