Not so long ago, choosing a surface for a playground or play area was easy! But when the realisation dawned that safety was paramount when designing areas for children, a whole plethora of materials was introduced. You need to make sure you make the right decision – a decision that has become even more complicated.

Click on each section below for a step-by-step guide to choosing the right surface:

• What types of surface are available to me?
• What are the elements of a good surface?
• What should I be looking for in a supplier?
• What are the likely costs I will have to face?
• So – what’s the answer?

A checklist of the items to consider is available within the guide to ‘Specifying and Selecting your Play Surface’.

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