Playground Design
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Our work focuses on creating safe, inclusive, and engaging outdoor play environments that support physical activity, cognitive development, and social interaction.
Every playground design is tailored to the specific site, intended users, and operational requirements, ensuring the finished space is practical, compliant, and visually engaging.
How much does a Custom Playground Design Cost?
The cost of custom playground design ranges from £2,000 to over £15,000.
The price of designing a play area depends on the size of the site, the complexity of the design, and the type of play environment being created.
Costs for playground designs are primarily influenced by the overall scale of the playground, the target age ranges, inclusion and accessibility requirements, surfacing specifications, safety and compliance considerations under UK standards, and whether bespoke equipment or themed design elements are included.
Contact Infinite Playgrounds to get customised prices for designing a playground at your site.
What is Included in our Playground Design Service?
Our playground design services include a comprehensive scope of work that supports projects from early planning through to installation readiness.
Each play area design begins with an assessment of the site to understand space limitations, access, ground conditions, and surrounding environments, followed by consultation to define user needs, play objectives, and budget parameters.
Playground design outputs typically include concept layouts, detailed drawings, equipment schedules, safety zone planning, and surfacing specifications.
These documents provide clarity for approvals, funding applications, and installation, ensuring the proposed playground can be delivered efficiently and in line with regulatory expectations.
What Types of Playgrounds do you Design?
Our company designs a wide range of playgrounds to suit different environments, usage levels, and user groups, including:
School playgrounds - Designed to support curriculum-linked play, physical development, and structured and unstructured break-time use.
Public parks and community spaces - Durable playgrounds designed for high footfall, mixed-age users, and long-term public use.
Nurseries and early years settings - Age-appropriate designs with enhanced safety measures and sensory engagement for younger children.
Commercial and hospitality sites - Play areas that enhance visitor experience while meeting safety, insurance, and operational requirements.
Residential play areas - Space-efficient playground designs tailored for housing developments and private properties.
How do you Ensure Safety and Compliance with Playground Design Standards?
Playground design is developed in accordance with BS EN 1176 and relevant UK playground safety guidance.
Safety considerations are addressed during the design stage, including equipment spacing, fall heights, impact attenuation requirements, and circulation routes to reduce collision risk.
By addressing compliance requirements before installation, playground layouts are designed to meet inspection standards and reduce the likelihood of costly adjustments during or after construction.
Do you Offer Inclusive Playground Designs for Children of All Abilities?
Inclusive playground design focuses on creating play environments that can be accessed and enjoyed by children with a wide range of physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities.
Designs prioritise ease of movement, clear routes, and varied play experiences that encourage shared use.
Inclusive features may include ground-level play activities, accessible pathways, sensory-rich elements, and quieter areas that support different play preferences, ensuring the playground is welcoming and functional for all users.
Can you Incorporate Natural Elements or Themed Play Structures?
Playground design can incorporate natural play elements or themed structures that use materials, forms, and layouts to encourage imaginative and exploratory play while remaining suitable for outdoor conditions.
Natural features, such as timber, planting, and landscape integration, can be combined with manufactured equipment.
Themed playgrounds may draw inspiration from local surroundings, history, or creative concepts relevant to the community.
What Surfacing Options are Available for Playground Projects?
Playground surfacing must meet safety standards because impact absorbing materials reduce the severity of fall injuries. The right surface depends on critical fall height, budget, drainage and maintenance capacity.
Wetpour Rubber Surfacing - Wetpour surfacing is a seamless rubber system made from bonded EPDM or SBR granules. It protects users because the layered structure absorbs and disperses impact force.
Rubber Mulch Surfacing - Rubber mulch is a safety surface made from recycled rubber. It cushions falls because the material shifts and compresses on impact.
Artificial Grass Surfacing - Artificial grass is a synthetic turf system installed over a shock pad. It meets fall height standards because the underlay provides impact attenuation.
Grass Mats - Grass mats are rubber or plastic safety grids installed over natural turf. They protect users because the cellular structure absorbs impact while stabilising the ground beneath.
Rubber Tiles - Rubber tiles are preformed impact-absorbing slabs. They protect users because each tile is manufactured to meet defined fall height ratings.
Engineered Wood Fibre - Engineered wood fibre is a processed timber loose fill. It absorbs impact because the fibres knit together under compression.
Sand Surfacing - Sand is a traditional loose fill surface. It cushions falls because it shifts on impact and reduces direct force.
What is the Timeline from Design to Installation for Playgrounds?
For projects, playground design and delivery timelines typically range from 4 to 12 weeks.
The timeframe from designing a playground to installing it, depends on site size, design complexity, consultation requirements, and approval processes.
Clear timeframes are established during the design stage to support coordination with funding deadlines, planning approvals, and installation scheduling.
Do you Provide 3D Visualisations or Concept Plans Before Build?
Our playground design services can include detailed 2D layouts and optional 3D visualisations that show how the finished playground will look and function within the space. These visuals illustrate equipment placement, scale, surfacing areas, and access routes.
Concept plans and visualisations support decision-making, stakeholder consultation, and approval processes by providing a clear representation of the proposed playground before construction begins.
Contact Infinite Playgrounds to start planning a safe, compliant, and engaging playground tailored to your site.