safety surfacing, play equipment
and site amenities buyer’s guide
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Contents
Factory-direct pricing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
“It is the child
in man that is
the source of his
uniqueness and
creativeness, and
the playground
is the optimal
milieu for the
unfolding of his
capacities.”
— Eric Hoffer, author,
philosopher and Presidential
Medal of Freedom recipient
Safety surfacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Surfacing research. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety surfacing comparison chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Toddler play experiences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Toddler case study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Age-appropriate equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Preschoolers play experiences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Preschoolers case study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Site amenities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
School-age play experiences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
School-age case study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fitness clusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Universal Sport Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Playground design guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Planning calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Frequently asked questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Factory-direct pricing,
unmatched attention to safety
eriences.
We’re your source for safe, positive play exp
Buying playground equipment from NPCG offers more
CG) delivers a complete, safe and
National Playground Compliance Group (NP
all ages and abilities. NPCG is the
long-lasting play experience for children of
manufacturer-direct source for:
and product performance. When working with NPCG,
than a low price: we deliver unequalled value, service
reduce injuries
•ADA-compliant safety surfacing proven to
ground equipment
•Age-appropriate and ASTM-compliant play
•Integrated site amenities and shelters
basketball, soccer, roller hockey, tennis
•Innovative contained play areas designed for
and volleyball
supervisory training
•Certified playground safety inspections and
their play experience is safe and
NPCG puts your children first, ensuring that
ADA compliance is a primary concern,
available to children of all abilities. Safety and
works closely with you and your
not an afterthought. Your program manager
planning team from the very beginning,
•Helping you identify goals and objectives;
•Designing your outdoor play environment;
get and;
•Delivering a playground that fits your bud
sory and maintenance training to keep
•Following up with ongoing safety, supervi
your playground safe for years to come.
nd play experience for your children.
We invite you to begin creating the one-of-a-ki
We’ll be there with you all the way!
you’ll be certain that you’ve made the right decision to
provide a safe play experience for the children of your
community or school, and that it will continue to provide
a safe experience for years to come.
Our surfacing materials are made in the USA from
recycled tires in our Iowa production facility. We partner
with U.S. and international raw material suppliers
and manufacturers to produce play experiences, site
amenities, fitness clusters and sports courts to the
highest safety and engineering standards, including:
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Deck platforms that feature UV-protected, slip-resistant,
phthalate-free PVC coating.
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Galvanized steel structures that are protected with lead free,
polyester powder coating for durability.
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Plastic components that are UV-protected to deliver long life
and durability.
As a member of the International Play Equipment Manufacturer’s
Association (IPEMA), NPCG is active in the development and
implementation of safety standards and practices that make play
experiences safe experiences. Our products and processes meet
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards and guidelines for
public playgrounds.
And all of our program managers are Certified Playground Safety
NPCG Program Manager
Inspectors (CPSI) so you know your new public playground will
comply with all appropriate safety standards.
NPCG program managers stand alongside you throughout the
decision-making, purchasing and installation processes to answer
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your questions and deliver confidence that your choice of playground
equipment is the safe choice.
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Safety surfacing:
Safety, from the ground up
Surfacing is the most important safety component in your playground, but
it’s often overlooked during the planning process…a last-minute budget
item when there’s no more budget! National Playground Compliance
Group begins with a discussion of safety, from the ground up.
Why do we start there? Because more than 200,000 children are injured
on playgrounds every year, and approximately 70 percent of those
injuries are caused by falls to the surface.1
Surfacing is the only dedicated piece of safety equipment on the
playground.
Only DuroMat Extended Life® playground safety tiles have been
proven to reduce injuries. In a two-year study funded by the Iowa
legislature, emergency room visits dropped by 75 percent when National
Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) training was in place, Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) guidelines were followed and
DuroMat Extended Life playground safety tiles were installed beneath the play
equipment at 28 sites.
No other safety surfacing has undergone that level of testing and certification.
In fact, DuroMat Extended Life playground safety tiles are the only rubber
playground safety tile that meets the standards of and has been either tested,
certified or approved by all of the following organizations:
DuroMat Extended Life® playground safety tiles are
available in standard red and green and other custom colors
to complement your playground environment.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
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U.S. Department of Justice, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
cold-cure process keeps tiles soft in extreme temperatures throughout the life of the surfacing. They
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National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS)
don’t get muddy, wet or freeze like loose-fill material, and dirt, leaves and snow are easily removed
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Detroit Testing Laboratories
from the level surface. The modular, non-interlocking design makes replacement in high-traffic areas
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International Playground Equipment Manufacturing Association
quick and easy.
(IPEMA)
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American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM)
DuroMat Extended Life playground safety tiles are made in the USA from clean shredded recycled
tires, resin and pigments, and have a standard five-year warranty. Anticipated life expectancy is 20–25
The Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma and California school board
years because each tile contains 30 percent more material than similar tiles, and at lower price per
associations endorse DuroMat Extended Life playground safety tiles.
pound. You’ll probably have to replace the play equipment before you’ll have to replace the surface!
DuroMat Extended Life playground safety tiles also contribute to
Your NPCG program manager offers professional design and installation of your safety surface
healthier children by delivering more outdoor play days. The patented
to ensure adequate drainage and long-term durability. The visually appealing surface also meets all
ASTM, CPSC and ADA guidelines for safety, accessibility and impact attenuation.
Source: National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), 11/1/98 – 10/31/99 U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission/EPHA
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SAFETY SURFACING COMPARISON CHART
Poured-NPlace
Loose-Fill
Materials
Meets CPSC guidelines for surfacing
Contingent on Installation
Only when maintained
Meets ASTM F1292 impact attenuation
Contingent on Installation
Appropriate depth only
DuroMat
Specifications
IOWA SAFE SURFACING INITIATIVE:
RUBBER TILE SAFETY SURFACES
REDUCE EMERGENCY ROOM
INJURIES BY 75 PERCENT
A two-year pilot study funded by the Iowa Legislature in 2003 and 2004
found that rubber safety surfacing beneath playgrounds helped reduce
injuries requiring an emergency room visit by 75 percent. The tiles used
in the study were DuroMat Extended Life® playground safety tiles from
National Playground Compliance Group.
The Iowa Safe Surfacing Initiative was the first pilot project of its kind in
the nation to test the efficacy of rubber playground safety tiles made in
the State of Iowa. The National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS)
was selected for their expertise and impartiality to:
1. Select the participating schools.
2. Study injury statistics per play area, before the installation of the tiles
and after the installation.
3. Provide training for playground supervisors.
4. Report to the Iowa Legislature with their findings.
According to the report submitted to the Iowa Legislature, the results
from the pilot project exceeded all expectations:
With 11 sites (14 play areas) installed and tested, the 2003 study
revealed that emergency room injuries were reduced by 55 percent
Extended-Life®
Other
Play Tiles
Many types flammable
Meets ASTM flammability testing
Contingent on Installation
Provides fall protection up to 8 feet
Meets ASTM F1951 for ADA accessibility
Only when maintained
Most not accessible
Uniform, consistent surfacing
Tends to roll and crack
Easy to maintain
Slip resistant
5-year warranty
IPEMA Certified
Very few certified
Very few certified
20- to 25-year life expectancy
Made from recycled U.S. tires
China, New Zealand
and Canada
Manufactured in the Midwest/USA
Uses proprietary, advanced resins for
improved durability and softness
Patented cold-cure manufacture process
(tiles will not harden over time)
Fine rubber particles for increased density
and impact absorption
30% more material than other similar
products (longer durability)
Lower price per pound than other tiles
Non-porous (does not retain water or
freeze)
Non-interlocking for easy maintenance and
installation
Canadian Tiles Interlock
State funded testing performed by NPPS
(proven to reduce injuries by 75%)
With an additional 17 sites installed and tested, the 2004 study
revealed that emergency room injures were reduced by 83 percent.
Detroit testing lab validated
That’s an average of 75 percent fewer emergency room visits
over a two-year period at 31 play areas installed and tested at 28
different sites across Iowa.
Featured in surfacing programs by CA, IA,
MO, MN and OK school board associations
NPPS Selected Product (based on two-year
study)
NPCG certified product
Legal Support Services (Legal assistance
for schools with NPCG certified playground)
CPSC – Consumer Product Safety Commission ASTM – American Society for Testing & Materials
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NPPS – National Program for Playground Safety
IPEMA – Int’l Playground Equipment Mfg. Assoc.
ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act
NPCG – National Playground Compliance Group
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Toddler play experiences:
Safe, imaginative
and entertaining
As toddlers (6- to 24-months of age) begin to explore their new world, they need play
events that are safe, imaginative and entertaining. National Playground Compliance
Group (NPCG) begins with safe, and doesn’t stop until it’s entertaining!
Our crawl tubes, play panels, slides and dramatic play components keep toddlers safely
below the maximum fall height of 32 inches, in accordance with the Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC) guidelines, and entertained with social, intellectual, physical
and emotional learning experiences. Toddlers will be fully engaged and safe as they move
from learning to sit, balance and stand to running, sliding and leaping their way to new
skills and abilities…all on a solid, stable surface.
Critical issues that are often overlooked include:
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Playground equipment should be age appropriate to minimize
injuries. Play events requiring upper body strength are
inappropriate for this age group.
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Appropriate separation of age-specific play areas to reduce the
chance of injury from older, physically stronger and aggressive
children playing in close proximity to younger, less confident
children.
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Clear sight lines throughout the play area should allow caregivers,
engaged in interactive play with young children, to continue to
monitor the entire playground.
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Signage should be in place to assist parents and staff to
understand which equipment is appropriate for the children
they’re supervising.
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Unitary surfacing, like tiles, is required for accreditation by the National Association
for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and recommended by the Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Creative play is limited only by your imagination. As a manufacturer, we can build a
custom playground that meets your specific needs and budget, and allows children to
develop new skills and abilities in a safe, fun environment.
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Age-appropriate equipment:
To acquire licensure from the State of Missouri Section for
Child Care Regulation in 2007, the Macon Community Child
Development Center, under the direction of Patricia Knowles,
was required to provide separate playground areas for toddlers
and preschool-aged children. Like most child care providers,
Knowles didn’t have the staff or expertise to design a playground
Macon, Missouri
that met the safety and accessibility standards required for
the age groups of the children in their care. She turned to the
experience of National Playground Compliance Group for the
planning, design, playground equipment, surfacing, and, finally, to
serve as general contractor to oversee the proper installation
of a new toddler play area. Program managers were on hand
CASE STUDY:
TWO AGE
GROUPS, ONE
PLAYGROUND
PARTNER
Safety starts with the right play
experiences for the right age
Toddler (under 2 years)
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Climbing equipment
under 32 inches high
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Ramps
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Single file step ladders
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Slides2
from the beginning of this project to the very end to ensure a
compliant and accessible installation.
New standards from the Consumer Product Safety Commission
regarding the design of outdoor play areas for toddlers (age
6- to 24 months) require equipment that is designed specifically
for the physical development of these young children. It is also
suggested that loose-fill material not be used in areas where
children are crawling and putting “everything” in their mouths.
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Spiral slides less than 360°
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Spring rockers
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Stairways
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Swings with full bucket
seats
Preschool (2 to 5 years)
NPCG, as manufacturer and general contractor, eliminates many
of the costs from third parties and is able to meet the shrinking
budgets of its customers. By providing factory-direct pricing for
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Certain climbers3
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Horizontal ladders less
than or equal to 60 inches
high for ages 4 to 5
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Merry-go-rounds,
speed regulated
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Ramps
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Rung ladders
professional services, equipment and surfacing, NPCG was able
to provide a cost effective, turnkey solution that met all their
needs and exceeded all their expectations.
“NPCG planned and installed our playground and play surface
at CCDC and patiently met with us numerous times.They
adjusted the drawings and equipment to meet our needs, time
constraints and our budget,” Knowles says. “The NPCG staff and
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Single file step ladders
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Slides2
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Spiral slides up to 360°
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Spring rockers
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Stairways
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Swings – belt, full bucket
seats (2 to 4 years) and
rotating tire
Grade school (5 to 12 years)
installers were knowledgeable, informative and great to work
with.The equipment is age appropriate for children under two
and the rubber mats provide a surface that is easy to maintain
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Arch climbers
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Chair or cable walks
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Free standing climbing
events with flexible parts
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Fulcrum seesaws
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Ladders – horizontal,
rung and step
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Overhead rings4
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Merry-go-rounds
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Ramps
and safe for young children.”
The center opened on September 2, 2008, with an enrollment
of more than 50 children that have enjoyed the equipment
every day since.
“CCDC board of directors would highly recommend NPCG for
your playground!” Knowles added.
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Ring treks
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Slides2
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Spiral slides with more
than one 360° turn
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Stairways
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Swings – belt and rotating
tire
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Track rides
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Vertical sliding poles
See section 5.3.6 of the Public Playground Safety Handbook for additional guidelines for slides.
See Section 5.3.2 of the Public Playground Safety Handbook for additional guidelines for climbers.
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See section 5.3.2.5 of the Public Playground Safety Handbook for additional guidelines for overhead rings.
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Preschoolers play experiences:
Challenging, fun and age
appropriate
Preschool play experiences allow children to use their developing motor skills in new
and imaginative ways. But because they lack much of the upper body strength of older
children, they often get injured while playing on equipment that is too challenging for their
physical abilities. In fact, this age group suffers 27 percent of all playground injuries of
children up to 14 years old.
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Because this age group is fearless, they’ll attempt to use any equipment they
can find. Therefore, preschoolers should have their own play area and their
own play equipment.
Be sure to include a mixture of dramatic and physical play. Dramatic
play involves make-believe and plenty of emotional and social learning
opportunities. Play panels and creative creature-shaped equipment allow children to stretch
their imagination in an unending variety of ways. Physical play develops both upper and
lower body strength in a safe manner, utilizing age-appropriate rock walls, round-tube
climbers, stairs and ladders.
With proper planning and attention to safety, age-appropriate climbers, ramps, slides,
stairways, ladders and other play equipment help preschoolers build confidence, strength
and imagination in a safe, supervised play environment. Installed so that the maximum fall
height does not exceed six feet, playground equipment from NPCG helps children ages 2
to 5 grow intellectually, emotionally and physically…safely.
Source: National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), 11/1/98 – 10/31/99 U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission/EPHA
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College Community School District
Site amenities and shelters:
Broaden community appeal
Attractive and durable park benches, picnic tables, trash
CASE STUDY:
CLEAR
CRITERIA SET
AND MET
more comfortable and more attractive to the
community. Together, they complete the play
environment by adding the finishing touches that
create community pride.
Park benches, for example, provide comfort and
ity School
In the winter of 2008, the College Commun
round
District of Cedar Rapids, Iowa formed a playg
for new pre-K and
advisory committee to formulate criteria
district. They
elementary playgrounds across the growing
y assessment
began playground planning with a third-part
h equipment
of existing play structures to determine whic
They also
and areas could be retained moving forward.
compliance and
determined areas they should remove for
safety purposes.
three new areas:
They determined they were going to build
childhood
• Pre-K (ages 2–5) play area for their early
program
• Open space sport and recreation area
) for the new
• Elementary school playground (ages 5–12
elementary school that was being built
was aware
A board member for College Community
p’s (NPCG)
of National Playground Compliance Grou
Iowa
playground compliance program through the
ng and called
Association of School Boards’ quarterly maili
, for assistance as
NPCG’s program manager, Karen Sherman
ct.
they moved through their goals for the proje
Criteria and Scope
elementary
The playground committee consisted of two
instructor, a
principals, two students, a special education
architectural
parent of two special needs children and the
The final
firm that had designed the school buildings.
mittee included:
playground criteria determined by the com
• Educational opportunities in play area
the area
• Safety as a core design goal throughout
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receptacles and shelters make your playground
• Outdoor classroom area
• Areas for social events
fitness events
• Challenging and age-appropriate physical
pment and
• ADA-, CPSC- and ASTM-compliant equi
installation
with new and
• Integrated recreational free space along
existing structures
n
• Use of green building materials and desig
convenience for parents and other caregivers,
allowing them to be closer to the play area for better
supervision of their children. Picnic tables and
shelters expand the use of the facility and become a
valuable community resource. And trash receptacles
help keep the playground clean and safe.
fit surfacing
NPCG was awarded the contract to retro
ADA swings;
throughout the existing play area and new
ll a new hard
build a new 2–5 early childhood area; insta
hockey and
surface recreation area with soccer, street
round for
basketball events; and install a new 5–12 playg
only company
the new elementary school. NPCG was the
scope of the
that met all of the core criteria and overall
playground project.
from the planning
Being able to work closely with the district
llation, NPCG was
and design stages all the way through insta
on time and on
able to deliver on all of the district’s criteria,
budget.
itious. In the end,
The scope and size of this project was amb
of the district
however, the project was successful because
in all aspects of
and NPCG’s commitment to work together
were established
the design and delivery. Clear expectations
were attained
by the committee and, ultimately, all goals
through this partnership.
again to
NPCG and College Community partnered
ted
install a new, large play area at another upda
.
elementary school in the summer of 2009
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School-age play experiences:
Supervision is the key
to good times
Supervision is the most important component of playground safety for school-age
children. As they gain strength and balance, they’ll test themselves in ways you never
planned…on top of the slide and on top of the swing! Sure, your equipment has to be
solidly built – it will get more abuse than any other type of equipment – but safety has
to be inherently built into every piece of equipment, every nut and every bolt.
•
Particular attention should be paid to potential head/neck entrapments,
entanglements and protrusion hazards in playground connectors, configuration and
components.
•
Surfacing should be selected to eliminate: tripping hazards, dangerous bacteria,
foreign material and high maintenance costs. DuroMat Extended Life® safety
surfacing actually makes supervision easier because there are no dirty, muddy
surfaces for parents and caregivers to navigate while keeping an eye on children.
•
Design your playground with clear site lines throughout the play
area to allow for adequate supervision by parents or caregivers.
Age-appropriate play equipment, DuroMat Extended Life safety
surfacing and adequate supervision allow school-age children to grow
up safely and securely.
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Kittson Central Community Schools
Fitness clusters:
CASE STUDY:
CONSOLIDATION
CHALLENGES
Just because children graduate from elementary school doesn’t
mean they quit playing. In fact, by the time they reach middle
school, they need a higher level of physical activity in their
“play” time. Fitness clusters meet that need by incorporating a
wide variety of activities – especially those designed to develop
Schools
In the spring of 2008, Kittson Central Community
ntary
(Hallock, Minn.) was in the process of closing its eleme
single
school and remodeling its high school to create a
from
K-12 facility. Other than a preschool being operated
meet
to
that building and a compliant playground designed
play and
the needs of the preschool students, the outdoor
ntary
fitness area wasn’t adequate to handle the 230 eleme
school students that would soon be playing there.
G
Superintendent Bruce Jenson had attended an NPC
listening
playground safety seminar in the fall of 2007. After
seeing
and
n
ntatio
to the interactive playground safety prese
ound, he
the appropriate ways to build and maintain a playgr
He
ing.
surfac
understood the need for safe and accessible
s area
called on NPCG to help design a new play and fitnes
for the school.
en.
younger children from intermingling with older childr
play
To encourage physical activity for older children, a
urpose
structure was designed on the far side of the multip
that
area. This structure was designed with play events
as
would focus on building core body strength as well
encouraging social behavior.
a
To provide additional competitive play events and
unity,
sporting facility that could be used by the entire comm
ize
tion-s
a Universal Sport Cour t was installed on a regula
concrete slab. The sport court provides multiple play
events such as street hockey, soccer and basketball.
Additional basketball hoops were added around the
en
perimeter to enter tain the maximum number of childr
upper body strength – while challenging and entertaining users.
From climbers and bridges to pull-up bars and ladders, fitness
cluster components are designed to develop strength, flexibility
and good health.
For safety, your fitness clusters
should be placed separate from
playground equipment for younger
children so they won’t be tempted
to use the more challenging
structures.
during recess periods.
Your fitness equipment can easily be
play
Special care was taken to be sure the surface of all
fully
areas transitioned smoothly with each other and were
ADA accessible.
integrated with physical education
signage, your fitness cluster can also
• ADA accessibility
• Low maintenance
• Separation of age groups
• Community attraction
sibility
The school district’s decision to make safety and acces
for all
part of the overall design and to work with NPCG
ation –
aspects of the project – from design through install
with a
helped produce a beautiful and functional playground
quick turnaround from decision to installation.
with
The first step was to retrofit the existing playground
®
and
tiles
safety
Life
low maintenance DuroMat Extended
ng to
create an ADA-accessible path from the school buildi
the play area.
unity.”
“The play area has been well received by the comm
ound
playgr
the
Jensen says. “Mothers bring their children to
in the mornings and older students and alumni spend
of
afternoons and evenings at the sport court for hours
l
The playground committee consisted of Jensen, schoo
had three
board members and district staff. The committee
criteria for the new play area.
ed on
DuroMat Extended Life safety tiles were also install
for
the new play area, creating designated activity areas
e
urpos
jump rope, four square and hopscotch. A multip
, keeping
play surface also separated the different play areas
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Challenge and entertain with a
variety of physical experiences
classes in the school or within the
community. With instructional
become a center of healthy activity
for the entire community.
basketball and roller hockey. “
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Universal Sport Court:
Versatile and flexible
activity center for all ages
A Universal Sport Court from National Playground Compliance Group (NPCG) is the
unique, all-in-one solution for community-wide entertainment. Fully integrated with
end panels and sides, the Universal Sport
Court is one facility for an unlimited
number of court-based games,
including tennis, volleyball,
basketball, roller hockey,
soccer and kickball.
Individual components
include end panels with
soccer and basketball
goals, gates, sides and
bench areas.
Sport court accessories
include bike racks,
dugouts, litter bins,
storage areas, and
locking gates.
An attractive addition
to
to any community, a
Universal Sport Court
may quickly become
the center of activity
in your town.
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Playground Design Guide – Notes and Drawings
Design ADA access
from the building
entrances/exits
DuroMat Extended
Life® safety surfacing
used for fall height
protection beneath
playground
equipment and ADA
accessibility
Set playground
budget
Identify financial
resources
Identify professional
resources
Identify age group:
toddler, preschool or
school-age
Identify fall height
requirements:
32 inches, 72 inches
or 96 inches
Identify preferred
design elements and
safety requirements
Contact NPCG
program manager
Select custom
designs and drawings
based on desired
design elements
and safety
requirements
Choose desired
play events and
components
Schedule time line
Include six-foot
use zones around
stationary equipment
Place order
Place motion
equipment, such as
swings, away from
stationary equipment
and high-traffic areas.
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Schedule delivery
and installation
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Planning Calendar
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Frequently
asked questions
Who is NPCG?
We are an American-owned, American-operated company with offices and manufacturing
facilities in Carlisle, Iowa. Our program managers serve customers from coast to coast with
direct-from-manufacturer safety tiles, playground equipment site amenities and Universal
Sport Courts.
Are your program managers certified?
Each NPCG program manager is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), trained
and tested by the National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI) and recognized nationally
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by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). CPSIs must be re-certified every
three years.
Are NPCG products compliant?
DuroMat Extended Life® safety surfacing, and all of our play equipment is ADA-, CPSCand ASTM-compliant.
Is there an NPCG dealer in my area?
National Playground Compliance Group does not employ a dealer network. We’re a
manufacturer-direct supplier of safety surfacing, play experiences, site amenities, fitness
clusters and Universal Sport Courts. Our program managers are CPSIs who will be at
your side to provide inspection services and help you design, purchase and install your
new playground to ensure that it is age-appropriate and meets safety and accessibility
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regulations.
How do I contact my NPCG program manager?
You can contact us directly at 866-345-6774, info@playgroundcompliance.com or visit our
Web site, www.PlaygroundCompliance.com.
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www.PlaygroundCompliance.com
P.O. Box 506 n Carlisle, IA 50047
866-345-6774 n Fax 515-989-0344
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