School playgrounds don't get much, if any, use throughout the summer months, making this a good time for maintenance and repairs. Taking care of this during summertime helps make sure your playground is as safe as you can and in exceptional condition for the approaching school year.
Can an Inspection
Make care to perform a comprehensive inspection of your school playground, or possess a specialist inspector do this. Look for any gear parts that are broken, loose or worn . You should also search for any litter or debris on or about equipment that might be a danger for kids. Make note of any repairs which are required, so that you may get these taken care of before the school year begins. Doing a review can also help you find possible problems with playground equipment that could develop during the school year.

Have Repairs Done


Even minor problems with school playground equipment can turn into large ones that can put kids at risk when they are playing. Whether you have a broken swing or some elements that are badly worn or loose, make arrangements to have repairs done during summer when there are not too many children around.
Check for Water Damage
When intense storms roll through during summer, they can leave behind debris which could be toxic, such as big branches. You may also notice damage to playground equipment from hail or wind-blown debris. Clear any debris that has fallen on or near equipment, and have storm damage repaired.

Maintain Fences and Benches


If your school indoor playground equipment commercial includes a fence around it and benches or other seating, don't forget to check their condition. Fences may have bent or holes portions that have to be mended. Benches and other seating might be worn or in need of some fixing up. By way of example, wooden seats may want to be sanded to eliminate worn down regions that could give kids splinters.
Eliminate Tripping Hazards
Assess around playground areas for potential tripping hazards, such as large rocks or tree roots. These hazards should be eliminated to decrease the possibility of falls.

Check School Playground Surfacing
The surfacing material for your school playground should be in good condition, which helps lower the risk of serious injuries, including head trauma or cracked bones. This material should provide enough cushioning to lessen injuries if children fall or trip. If any parts of this surfacing material are worn or irregular, they need to be raked, repaired, or replaced. Loose fill surfaces, like wood fiber or rubberized mulch, compress over time and may need to be topped off with extra stuff.
Remove Pests
Bees, wasps and other pests might build nests on playground equipment during the summer months. Have any parts you locate removed by pest control professionals, so you can be sure this is performed safely. In the event of honey bees, even a few regional beekeepers may be willing to eliminate nests for you for free in order to help preserve bee population.
Spending time doing maintenance and repairs on your college playground this summer is a great way to be certain that it's prepared for regular use once the new school year starts. If you have older equipment that has to be replaced, contact us for more information. We provide custom, commercial playground structures that are produced in the U.S. and easy to install.