In summer, it's best for children to play outside. It's he althy and fun. If you have enough space in the garden or on the farm and some craftsmanship, you can build a great playground yourself.
How can I build a playground myself?
To build a playground yourself, choose a suitable place, plan together with your children, buy materials and construction plans, follow safety regulations and carefully set up play equipment such as a sandpit, slide, swing and climbing frame.
Ideas for an individual playground
A classic playground primarily includes a sandpit, slide and swing. A climbing frame is also popular. These devices can be set up in a relatively unimaginative manner or can be designed in a varied and imaginative way. Even a sandpit in the shape of a ship is a visual enrichment. But there are many more options for individual design.
A climbing net or climbing wall could be a good alternative to the well-known climbing frame. Paint an old car or tractor tire and hang it between two trees as a swing.
Seating groups and playhouses can be designed imaginatively using particularly simple means and a little color. Let your children help you with this; they are usually very good with a brush and often have excellent ideas and suggestions for improvement. Apart from that, you are sure to have a lot of fun together.
How to build a playground for a small garden?
For a small garden, a combined play device may be recommended. There are slightly larger swing frames that have a slide and an integrated climbing frame. You can also get these play equipment as a prefabricated kit (€119.00 at Amazon). Alternatively, look for building instructions on the Internet and buy the relevant materials at a local hardware store.
What should I consider when building a playground?
Regardless of whether you are building a playground with individual pieces of equipment or have decided on a combination piece of play equipment, be sure to follow the safety regulations. Make sure that all devices have a TÜV test seal and anchor the devices carefully.
The larger the play equipment is, the higher the subsequent stress will be. This also depends on how many children (can) play on it at the same time. If in doubt, it is always recommended to encase a heavily used device in concrete. This is especially true on relatively soft soils.
Step by step to your own playground:
- Choose and measure your space carefully
- select suitable play equipment
- Check construction plans for feasibility
- Stake out places for the individual devices
- Check space requirements
- Buy material and/or have it delivered
- Buy or borrow any additional tools you may need
- build, anchor and check each device carefully
Tip
It's best to plan the new playground together with your children, then everyone will probably enjoy it.
