News and Articles from Playground Guardian

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

Parents and children deserve to know that their playgrounds, play equipment, and other facilities are safe. If your park has pavilions, picnic tables, and other facilities that are used by the public, make sure you keep them safe with regular inspections and audits.  So, what is the difference between a playground inspection and an audit?... Continue Reading

Each year, thousands of children are injured while playing on playgrounds. The nature of the surfacing under and around playground equipment can play a big role in determining safety, and it is recommended that you ensure that your surfaces are safe through surface impact testing. So, what is surface impact testing? Essentially, various testing methods... Continue Reading

While the approach of winter means colder weather, that doesn’t stop playtime! As a result of snow and freezing conditions this time of year, unique hazards are possible on playground equipment and protective groundcovers. It is important to pay attention to changing weather conditions and monitor your playground regularly. Here are a few safety precautions... Continue Reading

Skateparks are a completely different kind of activity area from a regular playground. As a result, what is inspected and how things are inspected in skateparks must also be completely different. Of course, there are some standard safety items that cross over from one park type to another. Let’s take a look at some of... Continue Reading

You may not know it, but a lot of science and study has gone into determining the best materials and specifications for playground surfaces. As a result of these efforts and studies, groups like the NSC (National Safety Council) have created recommendations for materials, care, and even depth for certain types of surfaces to keep... Continue Reading