Making a playground by yourself

Acquisition, construction from scratch of the cottage adds concern not only for the arrangement of the future home and the creation of comfort, but also for the proper use of the local area. A great idea for family owners of a country plot is the construction of a playground. It is possible to organize a comfort zone even in a small area at the entrance, in a clearing in the middle of a skyscraper. A self-created house, swings, a sports corner will allow you to spend time in the fresh air with benefit and enthusiasm. Only by taking a direct part in the construction of the site, adults can be confident in the safety and reliability of structures.

Features of the layout and device playground

Only competent planning leads to a positive outcome of any undertaking. The design of the playground should be approached with great responsibility. The main components of the process are safety, interest, physical development, health. The child will be able to benefit from spending time playing games only in the play area with a competent layout.

First you need to come up with an interesting project to maximize the interest of future users. It is necessary to take into account the age of children, the level of physical development, hobbies. Simplify the planning process will help create a sketch of the site with the application of all elements of the site (swings, sandpits, slides, bars and other things). Having a detailed layout, you can analyze in advance and predict possible negative points, make timely adjustments.

Development and principles of the site

The playground in the yard or near the high-rise building should comply with the conditions of modern society. The thinking of the children of the new generation is significantly different from adults, so it is important to organize a rich, diverse space for their growth and improvement.

Most of the child’s life is played by the game. This process, transferred to the playground with gaming equipment, will contribute to mental and physical development, and will have a positive effect on cultural and psychological adaptation. The formation of useful skills depends on the proper organization of the recreation area. There are several important factors to consider when drawing up a construction plan.

Location selection

The location of the playground should be convenient for all households. The positive side of a self-created project is the ability to choose the most suitable place and save well. Comfortable accommodation game complex allows you to enjoy the game in the fresh air at any time of the year. It should be a flat surface without pits and slopes, cleared of plantations. It is also important to think about the lighting. When choosing a place for an entertainment zone, the following points should be considered:

• The territory should be well viewed from anywhere in the private area;
• Nearby there should not be beds with cultivated plants and outbuildings;
• It is better to locate the site near the fence, if it is not a fence from the roadway;
• Choose a spacious area, the area of ​​which will be sufficient to accommodate all the elements at a safe distance;
• The site should not be permanently shaded. It is better to build a special shed for the sandbox and swings.

Required area

Regardless of the age and number of children, it is necessary to allocate a lot of space for playing at the dacha. The house, sandpit and low swings will no longer interest the child after a while, so it is worthwhile to foresee the possibility of improving and completing the recreation area.

You can make the most functional site, if you pre-draw its drawing to the scale and apply the necessary structures. It is important to specify the distance between all elements and their dimensions.

Standard sizes of playgrounds for preschoolers are 6 x 6 meters. When calculating, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the safe area near each entertainment facility, it is necessary to take into account the swing span, a place to run at the carousel, and safe descent from the slide. The older the child, the more space must be used to build the site. School-age children from 7 years old will be interested in obstacle courses, cable cars, wooden climbing walls.

Site Design

Criteria for choosing a suitable design of the playground are directly dependent on the age of the child. Most kids do not need large and complex structures. They will be happy ordinary sandpit, slide and swings. School-age children will like a tall house with a slide, a climbing wall and other elements that you can climb and jump on. Teenagers from 12 years old already have their interests and preferences, so it would be appropriate for them to build a playground in the style of their favorite movie, computer game. The recreation area for older children needs to be equipped with a physical development bias, it is possible to place a rope, a wall of Sweden, simple exercise equipment, a horizontal bar. The following types of playgrounds will perfectly fit into the landscape design:

• Thematic. Created by the type of fairy tales, movies. This may be a pirate fleet, a large fire truck, the kingdom of a small princess;
• Sports complexes. Consist of many components. Place horizontal bars, rings, various shells, table tennis;
• Combined. Designed for children of different ages. To meet the needs of each child, the yard is filled with elements of varying complexity.

Materials for arrangement

At the initial stage when preparing the layout, it is necessary to select suitable materials for the future entertainment zone. High-quality parts - a pledge of durability of any design. When building a playground, there should be no doubt at all about their reliability. Every building material, regardless of the purpose and type, must be certified and meet all safety standards. The following materials are used for arranging the outdoor play area:

1. Tree. The main part of the designs. Used for the manufacture of solid, glued parts (sandboxes, seats, bars, rings, table). After processing by special impregnation, the products do not crack and do not deform when wet;
2. Metal. Various supports, crossbars, swing frames and other elements are made of it. Use aluminum, steel. To improve the quality characteristics and improve the appearance using a zinc coating, powder coating;
3. Plastic. The most affordable, damage resistant material. Presented in a huge range of colors. You can purchase ready-made parts of the required form;
4. Waterproof plywood. Designed for the manufacture of various decor, giving strength to products. The material can be used in various thicknesses;
5. Polypropylene. With a small fiber diameter, it has a high load capacity. Used for the manufacture of ropes, swings, suspension bridge, obstacle course.

Textiles on the playground is used only for the organization of a removable canopy or fences. Constant use of matter on the street will quickly ruin its appearance. Getting wet in the rain will cause fungus.

Choice of coverage for the site

The most budget type of coverage for a children's recreation area is lawn grass and river sand. You can play them almost safely. However, natural, pleasant to the touch lawns after the rain for some time become unsuitable for use. Also disadvantages are replenished by the complexity of cleaning, the stay of insects.

It is much easier to cover the playground with artificial turf. Thanks to modern technologies make many types of lawns, precluding the occurrence of injuries in the fall. The most popular are the following coatings:

• Tartan. Consists of synthetic rubber. The material is absolutely safe, does not cause allergies, does not dust, does not emit toxins. The composition of bright dyes includes only natural ingredients. Seamless coating resistant to evaporation, withstands a wide range of temperature differences, easy to clean, does not slip;
• Plastic. Collapsible design consists of modules. Geometrically stable products have a ribbed surface. The blocks tolerate low temperatures, are resistant to fading. They are installed on a flat sandy surface, tamped into it and snap into place;

• Soft tiles. The rubber soft covering has characteristics identical to tartan flooring, but consists of separate elements. Hygienic, non-slip material is resistant to changes in weather conditions, has high levels of sound and vibration insulation. The tile is easily repaired at home;
• Artificial turf. The main advantage of synthetic grass - no need for watering, feeding, shaping. This coating is not trampled, not jammed. Springy fiber softens the load on the legs, the spine, and when it falls, it absorbs the impact. Artificial turf needs careful grooming. Polypropylene grass must be promptly combed, removed debris, wiped with a solution of water and vinegar.

The main objects of the playground

Arrangement of the playground is a great option to complement the composition of the site The remoteness of private houses from large parks and entertainment centers makes it necessary to build a separate play area right in the yard. Children will enjoy the great fun of playing in the fresh air, on their own playground.

All children, regardless of age, are interested in outdoor games. But the type of structures for their development will be radically different. A good playing area should be filled with various elements that allow you to create without restrictions. No need to invent activities for children, just build a small town of dreams, leaving freedom for the imagination.

Sandbox

Mandatory attribute of each playground. Sandboxes are more suitable for babies, so when building it is necessary to provide for the further possibility of their transformation. Designs can be closed and open type.

Before starting work on the open sandbox, you need to find the most suitable place. Then you need to make a small depression in the ground, cover it with an oilcloth and knock down the frame of the boards. The tree must be pre-prepared, planed and treated with antiseptic. The design of an open sandbox can be the most usual with nailed seats, in the form of a car. You can use any material - plywood, plastic, rubber tires and so on.

Closed sandbox is characterized by the presence of a cover. The main advantage of this element is ease of care, good protection from the ingress of debris. The manufacturing method is identical to the open type. The cover is made of two plywood sheets and door hinges. Screw the sash to the side boards.

Children's house

Most children dream to have their own house. They build huts on the street from scrap materials and equip a place of solitude to your liking. But it is much more pleasant to play in a real garden house. Here you can hide, conduct secret research with friends and just relax, enjoying nature. Depending on the type of material used, children's playgrounds are of the following types:

• Cloth folding. The easiest, cheapest option and least reliable. The frame of any material is covered with a cloth, in the same way create a roof. This may be a house - tent, wigwam. It can be used only in the summer, in calm weather. Hide from the rain in it will not work;
• Nora the hobbit. The design is copied from the house of a popular forest dweller. It has a rounded shape, made of timber. Doors, windows are round. Such a structure on the site transforms an ordinary country garden into a world of unlimited fantasies;
• A house on a tree. An unusual, entertaining design is elevated above the ground and hidden in the canopy of the trees. Make it out of wooden boards or boards. Responsible to treat fasteners;

• Duplex house. Such a building on the playground is the ultimate dream of every child. The design takes a lot of space, so if the area is small, you will have to sacrifice one or more zones. On the first floor, you can store toys, and on the second floor, put a sofa and a table for relaxing. You can get to the upper tier by a rope or a ladder;
• "Green house. On a usual mesh framework let creeping, climbers. In the middle is always cozy and fresh. It fits perfectly in any landscape.

Slides

It is difficult to imagine a full-fledged playground without a slide. Before choosing a design, safety, durability, complexity of assembly should be considered. Garden designs are made of plastic, metal, wood.

PVC slides are suitable for children up to 5 years. Miniature lightweight designs are versatile. The slopes can be made in the form of pipes, waves, spirals. Due to the good heat capacity, the plastic slide does not overheat in summer, it maintains a normal temperature in winter. The assembly of elements is very simple, it is enough to connect the parts according to the instructions. Of the minuses can be noted the fragility and fragility.

Metal slides are very durable. Even with the active use of such a slide can operate a few more generations. Under the child, you can adjust the height and length of the descent. The negative aspects include high thermal conductivity of the material, the need for constant care.

Wooden slides are chosen for many reasons. Natural designs are safe and light. Such slides can be transferred from any place of the playground, kindergarten. You should also consider the possibility of deformation of the material from temperature changes and precipitation. To maximize the service life, all the details of the wooden slide must be treated with a special tool.

Swing

Traditional swings for the playground are made of metal, wood. The main thing is convenience, safety, ability of racks to sustain the big loading. Garden designs are often supplemented with canopies made of wood, polycarbonate, fabrics.

Before you start assembling a swing, you should decide on their location, seasonality, purpose. Large designs will be out of place in a small area. A very miniature design in time can not withstand the weight of an older child. The hands can build a mobile or stationary model.

By type they are classified as follows:

• Hammock Stretched between metal crossbars, tree branches. They create a feeling of floating above the ground. Able to withstand heavy weight;
• Single. Differ in very fast installation system. Can be installed anywhere on the site. The design can be any - suspended, frame;
• Suspended. The seat is suspended on a chain or rope. Due to the abundance of material available, the swing can have a different size and shape;
• Sun beds. Swings are fixed at a single point. Can accommodate several people at once. The frame is made from a special high-strength alloy.

Suspended tracks

A useful attribute on any playground. Playing on the overhead tracks will be interesting for children from 7 years old. It is very important to explain to the child the importance of safety before operating. If the elements are stretched high, the net should be pulled under them.

Rope accessories have a beneficial effect on the development of the child, his coordination. Even if from the first time it is impossible to overcome all obstacles, physical development during the game is provided. Details of the suspension tracks can be round or flat, made of wood, plastic, metal. Self-made design can be made in any way.

Ladder complexes and mountaineering slides

Installations for sports and active games should be on every playground. This is a universal solution to many problems. Such complexes will provide the child with a mobile, interesting leisure, will contribute to health promotion. Children will be able to work out on the sports ground in the fresh air using special equipment.

Ladder complexes should be filled with devices for training all muscle groups, coordination, and dexterity. Climbing slides develop endurance, strengthen the abdominals. Street stairs with a large number of crossbars can be mounted singly into concrete or create a whole group. Between them you can hang rings, horizontal bars.

Playground Security

There are no requirements and standards for self-built sites on their site. Each parent himself should think about security and follow the following recommendations during construction.

Game elements on the playground for small children, up to 5 years, should not exceed 2 meters, slides and swings - 1.5 meters. In order not to alter the filling of the recreation area as the child grows up, you can immediately install a combined area.

An important point - quality coverage. It is better to refuse concrete, asphalt. These materials will provide trauma even with little skin contact. The most profitable options are artificial grass, rubber tile, rubber crumb.

В целях безопасности необходимо покрыть резиной все ступеньки на площадке. If plastic is present, it must be of high quality. Suspended structures should be firmly screwed. With a certain frequency should be checked the integrity of the mount. The entire perimeter of the playing area should be well lit in the evening.

Independent production of the platform from a tree

Every child dreams of his corner in the country. It is very simple to give a real fairy tale created by yourself. Begin with planning and drawing up drawings. At the initial stage, it is important to competent layout and advantageous location of all the details of the future complex. The type of fencing should be foreseen. The method of attachment of movable wooden elements.

As a coating, it is better to use river sand or lawn grass. A platform made of natural material will look great on a natural background. If there is no time to wait for grass to germinate, the playing area can be covered with an artificial plastic carpet.

The number and type of elements, their method of registration depends on the desires and sizes of the site. The first step is to build a sandbox. We dig out a small ditch, we arrange a drainage. We pour gravel on the bottom and tamp it well. In the corners it is necessary to drive the stakes, their height above the ground will mean the height of the boardwalk. You should not make it too high, 20 centimeters is enough. We bring down the wooden structure.

Also on the playground, you can build a wooden slide with a house. For the frame is better to use a powerful beam. All work must be performed strictly on the level. We assemble the harness and assemble it on the pre-dug posts. Descent tightly sewed transverse straps.

The easiest version of a swing made of wood is counterbalanced. You can make them very simple. The support frame is assembled from two wooden triangles, with our own hands we place a metal crossbar on which the wooden board will be based.

All wooden elements in the playground should be safe. At the end of the work, sharp corners should be rounded off as much as possible, polished, prepared for painting.

We build a platform of scrap materials

You can build an entire town for your child on your site from simple scrap materials. There are a lot of original ideas for such construction. Having planned the children's area and selecting the attributes necessary for the child, you can proceed to construction.

A beautiful house can be made in a hurry from cardboard boxes. With the help of scissors and scotch we cut out the windows, give the necessary shape. For a more durable house, you can use wooden boards, plastic bottles filled with sand.

An excellent sandbox will come from a car tire. It is necessary to cut off the internal bends, lay out the bottom with oilcloth and cover it with sand. In the same way you can make a miniature pool. Also of tires you can build a ladder for running. Tires of different sizes should be stacked, stapled. If you dig them into the ground vertically, you can get an interesting maze that can be decorated with multi-colored paints.

Conclusion

Building a playground on the site is an interesting and exciting process. Adults and children are guaranteed to enjoy it. You can use any project and material. Having shown sharpness, it is possible to create the real fantastic city from which it will be impossible to pull the child.