Playground Plans
#1
01-01-03, 06:40 PM
Playground Plans
I'm not sure if this is the correct forum for this question but I'll try it anyway. Our church wants to build a playground primarly for the kids in the church but it will be available to children in the neighborhood also. There are plenty of playground equiptment companies and safety reccomendations on the net but I would like input from parents and others who have been involved in the actual planning and construction of this type of project especially in regard to unexpected problems, suprises, and things you would have done different. Many Thanks.
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01-01-03, 07:35 PM
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No angle bracing (choke hazzard)
Most important,loose pack ground surface: mulch, sand, or even loose gravel provide a softer place to fall than the ground.
Most important,loose pack ground surface: mulch, sand, or even loose gravel provide a softer place to fall than the ground.
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01-01-03, 09:36 PM
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Metal can get very hot in the sun and melt flesh, especially on slides.
Make sure your church has good liability insurance.
Make sure your church has good liability insurance.
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01-02-03, 01:21 PM
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Also avoid pressure treated lumber (recent media frenzy). If wood is used look for cedar or another wood that will stand up to weather.
http://www.cedarworks.com/
http://www.cedarworks.com/
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01-02-03, 03:16 PM
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The EPA has requested that pressure treated lumber treated with CCA (Chromated Copper Arsenate) be discontinued by December, 2003. CCA contains arsenic which is a known carcinogen. Many manufacturers of pressure treated lumber have already quit using CCA. They are now using ACQ. ACQ is a combination of Alkaline, Quat and 100% recycled copper. Lumber treated with ACQ is much safer for the environment and humans than CCA treated lumber. Pressure treated lumber continues to be less expensive than other wood alternatives such as cedar, and is safe for children's outdoor play-sets and for use in deck construction.
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01-28-03, 03:35 PM
Play ground plans
Hi scrapiron, Funny you should ask such a question, I'm doing the opposite from all the citys, schools, and parks. I bought 8 acres where I plan to build my new welding shop and house. Since I'm waiting for the city to approve my shop plans I had all last summer to build my three kids a four seat swing out of 5" x5" square tube with the cross beam 14' tall and I aquired a 20' long stainless slide that the local park was getting rid of because of all the new safety reasons. Im currently looking for a merry go round to add to my play ground. I figure if I have the best play ground in the neighbor hood I'll always know where my kids are and what kind of kids they are hanging around. If you ask me I have a way better play ground than the park. All the neighbors probaly think its a new park being built. The new play grounds may not be as fun but I'm sure there a little safer. Good luck scrapiron.
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06-22-04, 01:22 PM
[B]we are looking for plans to build a homemade merry-go-round for my home daycare. they are to much money to buy. does anyone know where i can find the plans to build one?i want one just like the schools have. the kids just run it in a circle and jump on it and enjoy the ride.thanks sue
#9
07-01-04, 12:17 AM
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Playgrounds
Playgrounds tend to be public nuisances and set you up for liability issues if a child is injured on your equipment. Make sure you have plenty of liability insurance. If it is a private playground, then it should be fenced and locked to keep out the public. We live in litigious times, so an ounce of prevention tends to be worth a pound of cure.
