Grafton Primary School Playground Transformation

Solution

Working closely with Grafton Primary School, The Playground Company created a colourful and engaging playground design centred around a new Explorer Extended Single Deck climbing frame and vibrant artificial grass surfacing. The existing area was prepared ready for the new installation, including the removal and disposal of the existing sleepers and pits.

To create a bright and inviting outdoor environment, approximately 102m² of Luxury Artificial Grass Surfacing was installed across the existing tarmac and dig pit areas. The design incorporated both green and turquoise artificial grass to create a fun river-themed feature within the playground.

At the centre of the new play area, we installed an Explorer Extended Single Deck Unit 5 climbing frame, providing a variety of physical play opportunities for pupils.

Project Details

Explorer Extended Single Deck Climbing Frame

The new climbing frame was selected to provide a range of activities within one compact play unit, encouraging children to develop their physical skills while having fun outdoors.

The Explorer Extended Single Deck Unit 5 includes:

• Stainless steel slide

• Climbing challenge

• Rope walk

• Balance beam

• Timber roof

The combination of climbing, balancing and sliding activities provides opportunities for children to build confidence, coordination and physical strength through active outdoor play.

Colourful Artificial Grass Surfacing

Approximately 102m² of Luxury Artificial Grass Surfacing was installed as part of the playground transformation.

The surfacing consisted of:

• 82m² of green luxury artificial grass

• 20m² of turquoise artificial grass

• A colourful river-themed design

• 35mm shockpad beneath the relevant play area

The shockpad was installed to provide impact attenuation beneath the climbing frame and accommodate the required critical fall height of the play equipment.

The artificial grass creates a colourful, practical and hardwearing playground surface that is suitable for regular school use, while the river-themed section adds an imaginative element to the overall playground design.

The artificial grass surfacing was also supplied with a 10-year product guarantee.

Result

The completed project has transformed Grafton Primary School's existing outdoor play area into a bright, colourful and exciting space for early years pupils.

The new climbing frame provides multiple opportunities for active play, from climbing and balancing to sliding and traversing, while the colourful artificial grass creates a welcoming and visually engaging environment. The turquoise river-themed surfacing adds an imaginative feature to the playground, helping to create a space where children can explore, play and develop their physical skills.

By combining high-quality playground equipment with safety-focused artificial grass surfacing, The Playground Company has helped Grafton Primary School create an outdoor play area that is designed for active play, imaginative exploration and everyday school use.

If you're looking to transform your school's outdoor space with playground equipment, climbing frames or artificial grass surfacing, The Playground Company can provide a free, no-obligation site visit, design and quotation.

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