There are many types of parks for people of all ages. The question is, where should these parks be located? If you are unsure about where to put a park, read this guide to learn some tips for choosing a park location.
Think About Who You Want at Your Park
What will be the age range of the park visitors? Creating an outdoor park specifically for toddlers will require an open space without trees. You will also want to find a place with enough room for big groups of toddlers. However, you do not want too much space in case children decide to wander outside of the park. If you are targeting older kids, on the other hand, you should put the park in a bigger place where you can fit all the equipment and give kids enough room to play. Some locations include the back of a school or the inside of a daycare center.
Families of all ages can enjoy large parks for celebrations such as weddings, baby showers, graduation parties, and birthday parties. If you expect many large parties to utilize the space, you should make sure the park will be big enough for playgrounds, recreational sports, and hiking trails.
Consider Drainage and Shade
To avoid slips and falls, as well as health hazards such as sunburns, you must consider how your park is situated. First, of course, you’ll need to find an area with even ground. Proper drainage is key, otherwise, you will have a wet park that will attract mosquitoes. Too many mosquitoes could distract children from play and cause them to injure themselves.
In addition to finding an area with safe, dry grounding, it is important to find an area with shade. Too much sunlight on your park’s playground equipment will lead to kids burning their hands and legs. Sunlight also decreases your park equipment’s lifespan. If you have trouble finding a shady spot, make sure you invest in shade structures.
Renovate an Existing Park
To save your company time, space, and money on park construction, find a place where a park already exists. Perhaps you can find a park that could use an upgrade in an area that now has more land. For instance, parks with more space allow your company to create more accessible equipment for children with disabilities. Also, utilizing more space for playgrounds can encourage social distancing rules. If your company has enough money, time, and resources, you can tear down old bridges on hiking trails and replace them with bigger bridges and sturdier equipment.
Now that you know some tips for choosing a park location, you are on your way to creating your park. Discount Playground Supply sells many types of playground equipment as well as rubber playground borders. To learn about our equipment and find materials that fit your needs, check out our website.