Playgrounds and Recreation Spaces
Seating in playgrounds and recreation spaces should offer clear sightlines to play equipment so adults can supervise outdoor play.Can't find it? Describe what you need and matching suppliers will come to you.
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Planning playgrounds and recreation spaces means deciding which activities can share ground and which need separation. Avondale-New Lynn Walkway by Perry Metal Protection highlights the role of a connecting route: a path carrying people through a site has different demands from an area where they stop to play. Establish the route’s role in the wider walking network before allocating the remaining ground to recreation in a New Zealand community project.
Playgrounds and Recreation Spaces
Community use can also involve food preparation and events, as suggested by the programme of Ōtākaro Orchard food hub by Field Studio of Architecture + Urbanism. Service access deserves space in the plan, with deliveries kept apart from play where possible. Riverside recreation is a different site consideration at Dallington Landing in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor by fel. Street Furniture. Assess flood exposure before fixing the location of permanent furniture or electrical services.
How should drainage be planned around play areas?
Check ground levels and identify where stormwater will go before selecting surfacing. Keep runoff from adjoining ground out of impact-absorbing areas, and coordinate drainage with the surface installer.
What makes a recreation space accessible?
Provide a continuous accessible route from the entrance to the activities, rather than stopping it at the edge of the space. Allow for wheelchair users to participate alongside others and check gradients against the applicable access requirements.
How much space does play equipment need?
Obtain the equipment supplier’s required fall zones and movement clearances before setting out the site. Keep these areas free of unrelated fixtures and through-traffic, and confirm the applicable playground safety requirements.