By Jaclyn Hurley


Setting up a new play area or renovating an old one is a very big investment. Schools, day care centers and municipalities all have to consider many factors before buying new playground equipment Georgia. The size and style of the swings, slides and climbing apparatus has changed significantly in the past decade or so.

As more and more research is done it is becoming clear that time spent in old fashioned pursuits like swinging on the monkey bars can have a very positive impact on academic scores. Children need to build up their muscles, especially those in their core to be able to sit properly at a desk and write. Additional time allocated to physical fitness is now being directly correlated to higher classroom scores and lower behavior problems.

Working with an experienced company is also very important. It takes time to really find a great company that provides not only to quality equipment but also professional installation and maintenance. Well made play systems should give many years of wear and once installed typically do not require further work. A visual inspection should be carried out regularly to make sure there are not cracks or other problems, however these are very rare.

Play ground systems have come a long way in the past ten years or so. They are now carefully designed to provide a fun yet safe play experience for all children. Traditional parks were often quite dangerous and injuries were common. Designers are now very aware of trying to incorporate enough challenging elements to keep the youngsters happy, but eliminate any inherently dangerous features.

A system designed in the shape of a pirate ship is one of the most popular designs. Kids of all ages seem to love the mischief of pirates and will quickly be playing their own games as they run around and get lots of exercise. Studies have shown that the more outdoor time children have the better their physical and mental health. They even do better on tests at school.

Younger children often love having a play house or store as part of their play system. This allows for endless open ended play. Children also have the chance to work together and create their own games. These early social interactions can lay the foundation for better social skills as they grow older.

Swings and slides are probably the two most popular components of any play area. Even the youngest children love to swing and the well designed bucket seats are perfect for babies and toddlers. The offer plenty of support and security that a young child needs. As they get older most children will spend many hours on the swings. Well made heavy duty swing sets will provide years of fun and exercise for generations of children.

Swings are an essential component of any play area. Again their are an amazing number of options, ranging from the simple two kid apparatus to the double bay sets that can accommodate four children swinging together. Special needs children should not be forgotten in the design and there are some great adaptive swing seats to hold older children who need extra support.




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