Why Do We Have Playgrounds?

“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.” -O. Fred Donaldson The Importance of Play For generations, scientific research has continued to provide sound evidence for the importance of play in childhood development. Whether at...

Surfacing Options

Surfacing Options   Why is Safety Surfacing Important? Playgrounds are fun places where children learn and grow physically and mentally. Inherent in all the climbing and sliding fun remains the fact that playgrounds can also be hazardous places where children can accide...

ADA Accessibility

ADA Accessibility By definition, an accessible playground is an area that, when viewed in its entirety may be approached and entered as well as provides a range of play opportunities or experiences to users of varying abilities. It is important to note that this defini...

Warranty

Use Zones

All commercial play equipment must be installed with the appropriate Use or Safety Zones located around the equipment. A Use Zone is defined as the surface under and around the equipment onto which a child accidentally falling from or exiting from the equipment would be...

Volunteer Builds

Planning a Volunteer Build A volunteer build is something that can take as little time as a few months or as long as years to plan. It is important to define and plan your project well. Plan each step of your project Communicate with your team Recruit local volunteers R...

Maintenance

Regularly inspect and maintain your playground equipment and its surrounding area to ensure the safety of the user. Proper maintenance of UltraPlay equipment includes utilizing the Playground Maintenance Checklist below to identify areas requiring repairs or replacement...

Shipping and Logistics

Shipping Information UltraPlay ships UPlayToday™ play systems to all 48 continental states typically via motor freight. In some cases, small or independent items, such as swing packages, mounting kits or hardware can ship by UPS. It is our policy and pleasure to search ...

Site Preparation

General Site Selection Checklist Choose an open space free from elevation changes, exposed rocks, roots and stumpsConsider overhead obstructions such as tree limbs and powerlinesAvoid sites near, around, or in conjunction with swimming pools, ponds, lakes or any other b...

Budget

Playground Budgets Costs associated with any playground plan can vary greatly depending on the size and scope of the project. Money for these projects can come from a variety of sources including donations, grants, fundraisers, and annual development budgets. Most often...

Fundraising and Financing

Fundraising  This section of our site will provide information about fundraising ideas to help you find funding for your playground project. Below is a list of ideas to help get you started on your way to providing an exciting new environment for children to play. Find ...

Installation

Installation Options - Types of Installations:   Professional Installation – A professional installation is done by a certified playground installer who may be trained in various manufacturer’s installation processes and will have knowledge of a broad range of equipment...