Red Monkey's 5 Rules of Playground Design

At Red Monkey Play, we understand what a big decision it is designing your new playground.  There's so much to bear in mind - that's why we've put this list together, to try and make your life easier.  These are our rules of playground design - the top 5 things to bear in mind if you're considering a new playground installation.

1. Safety first

Nothing is more important that children’s safety, which is why you will want to make sure your play equipment meets all the crucial standards.  All of our Red Monkey equipment is built to the latest European standards, and approved by an official RoSPA inspector, ensuring you peace of mind when you buy from us.  Click here for more information.

2. Healthy children are happy children

Children’s health is important to their growth, and play is a key factor in this.  You want your playground to challenge children to push themselves whilst providing the sense of fun and adventure they’re looking for.  To check out our range of physical products, click here.

3. Learning through play

Play is an important part of children’s learning.  By incorporating educational elements into your playground, you can enhance their learning environment and help them develop their creative and cognitive skills.  To check out our range of educational products, click here.

4. Age suitability

At different stages of growth children play differently, and require different types of play equipment.  You’ll want to make sure your playground is appropriate for the age of your children.  At Red Monkey Play, we grade all our equipment by Key Stage, making it easy to choose the right products for you.  Click here to find out more.

5. Maintenance

We all know children play hard – and we know that after a year or so of vigorous play, your playground is going to need a bit of TLC.  You will want to make sure that your playground manufacturer provides a maintenance package to take care of your equipment and ensure safety, security and compliance with insurance requirements. To find out about our maintenance package, click here.