News and Articles from Playground Guardian

National Playground Safety Week is officially upon us! While a playground is an important element of any community, neighborhood, or school, it’s even MORE important that the playground be both safe and fun! As we continue to welcome visitors to our playgrounds, it is important we take the appropriate steps to ensure that everyone has... Continue Reading

As COVID-19 vaccinations become more accessible and as warm weather approaches, families will be looking for safe, healthy ways to spend time and have fun outdoors. With that in mind, how can you be sure that your park or playground will be safe and sanitized for the summer ahead? Here are a few tips from... Continue Reading

A playground is an attractive feature of any neighborhood, church, or community center -- it’s a great place for children and families to socialize and have fun. As important as a playground is to its community, it’s even more important that it is a properly-maintained, safe play space. So, what steps can you take to... Continue Reading

Playground Maintenance & Repair Your playground represents much more than a long-term investment -- it’s a safe, fun environment for kids and families alike! That said, it takes a lot of time and care to keep it that way. Over time, playground equipment and safety surfacing can be subject to damage, whether it’s regular maintenance... Continue Reading

Spring is coming, which means more time spent outdoors and, hopefully, more kids and families enjoying your park or playground! That said, there’s a lot of work to be done to help get your playground ready for warmer weather. It is important to conduct routine inspections of playground and park equipment and safety surfaces to... Continue Reading

Playground, park, and facility managers should always consider doing routine inspections and maintenance for their playground equipment. Properly maintained playground equipment and surfaces are vital to keeping children and families safe while having fun. Here are a few maintenance and inspection tips from the team at Playground Guardian: Schedule inspections and maintenance regularly Inspect and... Continue Reading

Playground Repairs & Resurfacing As we kick off 2021, it’s important to remember that a new year is an opportunity for change--and that includes change for your playground! As playground equipment ages, it can show signs of wear and tear as well as other symptoms: fading paint, cracking plastic, and sometimes even rust or broken... Continue Reading

Keeping surfaces clean is always important -- but now, during a pandemic, it is more important than ever. Amidst all the chaos, many companies have come out with “new disinfectants” with effectiveness claims that are misleading to the general public. In order to avoid falling victim to inaccurate claims, make sure to always ask for... Continue Reading