School playgrounds do not get much, if any, use during the summertime, making this a fantastic time for maintenance and repairs. Taking care of this during summer helps ensure that your playground is as safe as possible and in exceptional condition for the upcoming school year.
Do an Inspection
Make time to do a comprehensive review of your school playground, or have a professional inspector do so. It’s also advisable to search for any litter or debris on or around equipment that might be a danger for kids. Be conscious of any repairs that are required, so you can have these taken care of before the school year begins. Doing a review may also help you find potential problems with park equipment which could develop during the college year.
Have Repairs Done
Even minor issues with school playground equipment can turn into large ones that can put kids in danger when they’re playing. Whether you have a broken swing or any elements which are badly worn or loose, then make arrangements to have repairs done during summer when there are not as many Kids Play around.
Assess for Water Damage
When intense storms roll through during summer, they can leave behind debris that could be toxic, such as big branches. You may also detect damage to playground equipment out of hail or wind-blown debris. Clear away any debris that has fallen on or around equipment, and also have storm damage repaired.
Maintain Fences and Benches
If your college park includes a fence around it and chairs or other seating, do not forget to check their condition. Fences may have holes or bent parts that have to be repaired. For instance, wooden benches might need to be sanded to eliminate worn down regions that could give children splinters.
Eliminate Tripping Hazards
These hazards must be removed to reduce the risk of falls.
The surfacing material for your school playground must be in good condition, which helps reduce the chance of severe injuries, such as head injury or cracked bones. This material should offer enough cushioning to lessen accidents if kids fall or trip. If any parts of the surfacing material are worn or uneven, they should be raked, repaired, or replaced. Loose fill surfaces, like wood fiber or rubber mulch, compress over time and might want to be topped off with extra stuff.
Eliminate Pests
Bees, wasps and other insects may build nests on playground equipment throughout the summertime. Have any nests you find removed by pest management professionals, and that means you can be certain this is performed safely. In the case of honey bees, even some local beekeepers may be eager to eliminate nests for you for free in order to help maintain bee inhabitants.
Spending time doing repairs and maintenance on your college playground this summer is a great way to make sure it’s ready for routine use when the new school year starts. If you have older equipment that needs to be replaced, then contact us for more information. We offer custom, commercial playground structures which are produced in the U.S. and easy to install.