News and Articles from Playground Guardian

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) play a crucial role in maintaining the safety, aesthetics, and overall well-being of their communities. Among their responsibilities, ensuring that communal playgrounds are safe and well-maintained is a priority. Regular professional playground inspections can significantly benefit HOAs by protecting children, reducing liability, and enhancing community trust.   1. Ensuring Child Safety Playgrounds... Continue Reading

  Ensuring the safety of playgrounds, skate parks, bleachers, and parks is a critical responsibility for schools, municipalities, and organizations. Play areas are meant to be spaces for exploration and play but without proper maintenance and safety checks, they can become hazardous. To keep these spaces safe and compliant with standards, inspections must be conducted... Continue Reading

How are inspections performed when parks or playgrounds are in remote or hard-to-reach areas? Maintaining the safety of playgrounds in rural communities, national parks, or other off-the-grid locations can present personnel challenges. However, with the right tools and strategies, such as Playground Guardian’s Park Protector software, inspectors can efficiently perform playground assessments even in the... Continue Reading

Young children between 6 to 23 months are at a unique developmental stage where their curiosity, motor skills, and cognitive functions are rapidly growing. This means that playground equipment designed for them must meet specific safety standards to protect them from injury. One standard that should be adhered to is ASTM F2373, which addresses playground... Continue Reading

Playgrounds provide children with a space for imaginative play, physical activity, and social interaction. While they are designed to be fun, safety is a critical consideration in their design, especially when it comes to playground surfaces. Proper surfacing can help prevent serious injuries, especially head injuries, in case of falls. Two key ASTM (American Society... Continue Reading

A church playground is more than just a collection of swings, slides, and climbing frames; it's a place where children gather to play, learn, and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. Ensuring the safety of this space is paramount for the well-being of the children and the peace of mind of parents and church leaders... Continue Reading

Understanding ASTM Playground Standards: A Guide From Playground Guardian When it comes to playground safety, adhering to established standards is paramount. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) provides guidelines that are essential for ensuring playgrounds are safe for children. These standards cover various aspects of playground design, installation, and maintenance, and understanding them... Continue Reading

Ensuring Playground Safety: How to Maintain a Safe Play Area After Severe Weather Severe weather events can take a toll on playgrounds, leaving behind damage that might not be immediately visible but can pose significant risks to children. From heavy rains and high winds to snowstorms and hail, the aftermath of such weather requires thorough... Continue Reading