| When it comes to planning a children's play area, | | | | shock-absorbing surface of about six inches deep. |
| safety is always at the top of the priority list. Below | | | | This should exceed the play area itself by about six |
| we look at some of the safety aspects you need to | | | | foot. Consider using play bark, wood chippings or |
| bear in mind. | | | | sand. |
| Children love nothing more than having a great area | | | | Location - Carefully consider the position of your play |
| specially dedicated to them which they can run | | | | area. Avoid placing it near to greenhouses or fencing. |
| around and play in. So, it's hardly surprising that more | | | | For smaller children consider placing the play area |
| and more adults are spending time working out just | | | | where you will be easily able to keep an eye on |
| how they can fit that ideal play area into their garden | | | | them. |
| and planning all aspects of safety is a big part of this. | | | | Children-friendly - The play area needs to be totally |
| Here are some safety tips to consider during the | | | | child-friendly, so check every part of the designated |
| planning process and once the play area is in place: | | | | area for any potentially dangerous obstructions. |
| Safety Surface - As more than 70% of all injuries | | | | Remove protruding tree roots, branches etc. Also |
| within the children's play area are caused by the | | | | think about small spaces when younger children might |
| children falling, it is important that you make the | | | | become stuck, such as climbing ladders etc. |
| surface as safe as possible. Ensure that you install a | | | | |