Design and Planning
Play it Safe Playgrounds are experts at playground and water park design and layout. Our equipment design for parks, schools, preschools, churches, apartments, HOA management companies and other commercial entities is complimentary with a “no strings attached” policy. At Play It Safe Playgrounds and Park Equipment, Inc., we have CPSI certified designers on staff to help create the playground of your dreams. Our product lines include playground equipment, water parks, shade structures, site furnishings, skate parks, fitness equipment and more. In most cases, a typical design project starts out with an initial phone conversation, then we schedule a site visit to discuss your specific needs in detail.
Custom Designs for Small, Medium & Large Spaces
Park planning does not just focus on the equipment, but the entire play space, and includes inclusive play for individuals of all abilities. Play it Safe Playgrounds will help you fully utilize your site’s play potential. Here are some basic site considerations you will need to plan for:
Inclusivity – We believe that every child, regardless of ability, should have an equal opportunity to connect with other children through the power of play. We not only design equipment to meet or exceed ADA guidelines, we can help you create an inclusive, universally designed play space that enables kids to access play activities just by using their everyday means of mobility.
Define your goals
- Why are you planning a playground?
- What is your budget?
- What is your time frame?
- What type of equipment do you want?
Needs Assessment
- How many children will use the playground?
- Is specific equipment required?
- Are their plans for the existing equipment?
Site Analysis
- What size is the proposed play area?
- What conditions is the site in?
- Are there obstructions in the play area?
- What about utilities?
Playground Installation
Play It Safe Playgrounds and Park Equipment, Inc. understands that the playground purchasing experience doesn’t end with the sale of the equipment. Our crews are fully capable of installing your park equipment, playground safety surfacing, and border material in a safe and efficient manner. Our playground installers are also available for site work such as grading, drainage, surfacing sub-base and concrete work. Not only do we specialize in installation of playgrounds and waterparks, but we can also assemble and install shelters and site furnishings. We provide turn-key installation throughout Arizona and Southern Nevada.
Our factory certified and trained professional installation crew will come and do the hard work (installing the system) for you! We always have NPSI certified leadership on site to make sure that the equipment is installed per federal safety guidelines. In addition, we are utilize qualified contractors with the International Playground Contractors Association – meaning we have the proper credentials and training to best handle any playground project. We also work with a carefully selected group of contractors to handle anything that we don’t normally do.
Play It Safe Playgrounds and Park Equipment, Inc. respects the fact that we are dealing with safety issues and are very conscientious of making sure that the job is done right. We also realize that we are working in environments where children are present and make it a point to set a good example of behavior. No foul language or clothing is allowed on our crews. We also strive to leave the area cleaner than when we got there.
Fundraising
Running a successful playground fundraiser just got a whole lot easier!
We assist school PTA, PTO organizations, daycares, churches, apartments and HOA property management companies in fundraising for commercial playground equipment projects. Our playground design package is available both in hard copies as well as in digital format so that it can be either hand delivered to potential sponsors, or sent via email. This information can be presented to local businesses and community service organizations to obtain donations that are tax deductible and can also provide an opportunity for these giving entities to earn free publicity.
We offer you a free online tool to help you plan, organize and manage your playground fundraiser in an easy-to-use environment.
The user-friendly components of the Funds for Fun® Play Kit provide you with everything you need to run a direct donation fundraising program. Simply put, it is an “Ask and you will receive” approach to raise money for your project.
Here’s how it works:
- Meet with your Play It Safe Playgrounds representative. Your knowledgeable and friendly representative will walk you through every step of the process to plan a fun and dynamic playground. Once you commit to building a Burke playground, your Burke representative will ask you for your email address.
- Receive an email invitation. We will email your Funds for Fun® passcode and the Web link to begin using your Play Kit.
- Start planning your most successful playground fundraiser ever!
The Funds for Fun® Play Kit Advantages:
- Simplicity — Easily organize your fundraiser, create documents and keep in touch with donors.
- Timesaving — Use the Play Kit’s fun and easy-to-use templates of essential documents.
- Availability — Access your Play Kit information from any computer with Internet access 24/7!
