Playground Planning & Design Resources

Great 8: The Principles of a Best Practice Playground

A user-friendly guide that covers the eight key principles of a best practice playground. Backed by research-based criteria and real examples it includes a framework for designing new playgrounds and evaluating existing ones.

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People-Powered Play Spaces Design Guide

In this guide to user-centred play space design, we share our proven 4-step playground process that puts people front and centre from concept to completion.

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All Inclusive Fun

Our essential guide to inclusive play equipment including research-backed insights and recommendations for selecting equipment that matches diverse playground user needs.

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Sustainability Commitment

Discover all of the reasons why Playground Centre is your sustainable playground partner: from the materials we use, our manufacturing processes and business operations.

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Outdoor Classrooms Concepts

Clever and affordable outdoor classroom designs to support outdoor learning activities.

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Best in Class School Playground Guide

A guide to outdoor play and learning spaces for schools.

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School Playground Planning Pack

Your step-by-step guide to developing the perfect play space solution for your school.

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School Playground Funding Tips

A guide to sourcing funding for playground projects, including tips for writing submissions.

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Outdoor Learning & Activity Guide for Schools

Activities and ideas to help you help students reap all of the benefits of outdoor play.

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Playground Grants in New Zealand

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Playground Grants in Australia

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