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School Playground Design and Installation

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Does your aging school playground need an update? Are you considering new outdoor play equipment for a primary or elementary school?

Creating a fun and interactive play area for school children is a big responsibility that involves many important decisions. Above all, you’re concerned about the safety of your students. But you also want to provide a modern playground that features innovative play activities to engage the imagination, provide educational value and develop core body strength, balance, and hand/eye coordination.

You might have a tight budget and want to get the maximum value for your money.   

At River Valley Recreation, we specialize in designing and installing innovative school playground equipment for public schools. We can work with your board or facilities manager to provide a complete, turnkey solution that aligns with your goals and your students’ needs. Our team brings visions to life and creates extraordinary playgrounds that inspire, engage and delight generations of students. 

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“River Valley Recreation was an exceptional company to work with both during and after our playground installation. They have a strong sense of communication; their representatives kept us well-informed from start to finish; even speaking at a PTO meeting prior to installation. Most importantly, all parties were thrilled with the end result. Our new piece of playground equipment is a ‘hot commodity’ with all our students.”

– Carly McPherson, School Principal

Our Custom Commercial Playground Equipment for Schools

Our cutting-edge playground equipment offers versatility with modular components that you can customize to accommodate various age groups, diverse abilities, space constraints, accessibility needs and beyond. Some of the system components you can add on include:

We have multiple types of commercial playground systems to choose from:

Innovative Safety Surface Solutions for Every Playground

The safety of a playground largely depends on the quality of the surface beneath your outdoor play equipment. To ensure maximum protection, the surface must be resilient and capable of absorbing the impact of accidental falls. Choose from our three surface options:

  1. Engineered wood fiber: This is a cost-effective and natural-looking option for your playground surface. 
  2. Rubber mulch products: Rubber mulch is available in different colors to match your playground theme. It’s safety-rated for falls up to 12 feet. 
  3. Poured-in-place rubber: This maintenance-free solution is available in multiple colors. 

Our surfacing options promote safety while lowering future maintenance expenses. 

School Playground Planning: Getting Started

First, you need to envision your playground by defining your goals — write them down on paper. Determine the primary objectives of the playground. What kind of play experiences do you want to offer? Decide on the essential features, such as slides, swings, climbing structures and sensory play areas. What ages and abilities will use the play area? This will affect how much of a challenge to incorporate. 

Think about additional amenities such as shade or roofs. Does the area receive a lot of hot afternoon sun? 

Consider the location’s size and shape. We will work with you to make the most of your natural surroundings, like trees and shrubs. After you have your needs and requirements on paper, you can create a detailed budget for your playground.

Why Choose Us to Build Your School Playground?

When you choose River Valley Recreation for commercial playground services, you’ll experience:

Top-Quality Playground Equipment

We work with PlayCraft, a leader in school playground equipment for the past 25 years. PlayCraft manufactures a wide range of safe and durable modular play systems suitable for primary and elementary school playgrounds. These systems offer fun and challenging activities, while providing the ability to mix, match, and customize.

Your Playground, Your Way

Whether you need a small play area that fits in a tight space or want to create a sprawling structure that includes every amenity imaginable, our design team is here for you. We can help you develop a theme for your playground area, add educational activities, or even provide accessibility features for students with diverse abilities.

Installation Included

While many playground companies offer design services and equipment, River Valley Recreation provides complete installation service, too! In fact, we use our own certified team of playground equipment installers to streamline your installation timeline and ensure your play system meets current safety standards.

Choose Your Commercial School Playground Equipment 

Choosing the right playground design for schools is a pivotal decision that shapes students’ recreational experiences and developmental opportunities. At River Valley Recreation, we understand that each playground must be more than just a play area. It should be a vibrant, safe and engaging environment that enhances learning and fosters creativity. 

Ready to get started on your new school playground? Contact us today! Invest in playground equipment that meets and exceeds expectations. 

Ready to get started on your new school playground? Contact us today!



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