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These safety surfaces and elements help to minimize risk of injury from all kinds of adventurous play.

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Thresholds and gates mark out the entry points to play and outdoor learning spaces. These create a sense of excitement as one enters the spaces, and...

Thresholds & Gates

Mulch or wood fibre can be used to create a natural looking safety surface on the school ground. However, mulch is best as a surface for smaller...

Mulch

These provide a contained way to incorporate sand into a play environment, helping to keep the sand in one area. Sand makes a great play element since...

Sand Pits

Shade trees are a key element on any school ground, providing a sheltered place to escape the heat or a light rain. Trees work well where there are...

Shade Trees

Incorporated into school gardens, trellises provide an opportunity to showcase climbing plants such as vines. In addition, these elements create shady...

Trellises

Lighting is an integral part of the school ground, especially during the shorter days of fall and winter, or those dark and drizzly mornings and...

Lighting

Whether it’s the heat of the sun, a light drizzle, or a downpour you’re trying to escape, weather shelters are a great addition to any...

Weather Shelters

Poured rubber is an excellent safety surfacing option, providing a spongy walking surface and a safe fall surface. Different depths of poured rubber...

Poured Rubber

A classic play element, sand remains a fun addition to any contemporary play environment. It provides a soft walking surface, and an opportunity for...

Sand