Playground Construction Guide

Site & Access

 An unobstructed path to the site, that will not present any damages to the surrounding area. 

 Depending on job, must accommodate a Bobcat type machine, and have a minimum access width of 8’. 

 Trees and landscaping may need to be removed. 

 Utilities located and marked by all appropriate local jurisdictions. 

 Is the ground flat? 

 Drainage. 

Playgrounds

 Actual location of equipment must be provided. 

 Finished grade floor for top of playground surfacing to be determined. 

 Staging area will be needed for construction items and equipment not yet installed. 

 Water and electricity will be needed. 

 Access must be determined. 

 Location of anything buried must be marked. 

 Disposal of waste materials. 

Surfacing

 Staging area for several dump trucks of material. 

 Clean up. 

 Finish grade (borders/ dig out). 

 Drainage. 

 Security at night. 

 Disposal of wasted materials. 

Shade

 Lull access and maneuverability. 

 If there is existing equipment, we need the measurement of the highest point and the layout of equipment, can we get around equipment? 

 Underground utilities, note footers are massive, could be 8’x8’x8’ deep depending on size of shade. 

 Dirt removed from footers will need to be placed somewhere on site. 

 Very slow installation process. 

Permits

 Site Plans are needed, with setbacks noted. Owner must provide. 

 Must be signed by the owner of the property. 

 May take an extended period of time, depending on your municipality. 

 Costs of permits can vary greatly and sometimes final price is not known until the permits are ready to be picked up. 

 When permits are involved, inspections on site will be necessary. Project may seem suspended for long periods of time. Security may be a concern. 

 At conclusion of work, a final inspection will be required before opening. This may add even more time when the project looks complete.