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Garden playground - fun and games in your own garden

November 23, 2023

Planning a garden playground

Having your own garden playground is the dream of many children and offers the perfect opportunity to bring fun and games into the home environment. With the right play equipment, any garden can be transformed into a little paradise for children, where they can climb, swing, slide and let their imaginations run wild. In this blog post, we look at how you can create an exciting and safe play area in the garden that not only develops your children's motor skills and creativity, but also becomes a focal point for family activities together. Discover the many options Sanilu offers with a selection of play towers, swings, sandboxes, playhouses and horizontal bars to transform your garden into an adventurous play world.

Choosing the right play equipment for the garden playground

Junior 5-0 play tower from Sanilu - child climbs up the climbing wall

Choosing the right play equipment is an essential part of designing a garden playground. It is important to match the equipment to the age, interests and abilities of your children. Playhouses and sandboxes, for example, are suitable for younger children and encourage creative play, while older children can benefit from play towers with slides or climbing walls.

When choosing play equipment, you should also consider the space available in the garden. A well-designed playground should provide enough space for safe play around each piece of equipment. Swings and horizontal bars, for example, require additional space for the swinging motion.

Another important factor is the quality and durability of the play equipment. At Sanilu, we value high-quality materials and robust designs that not only guarantee safety, but also provide long-term enjoyment. Our selection of garden play equipment ranges from play towers, which offer a variety of play options, to swings and sandboxes, which are perfect for any type of playground in the garden.

Ultimately, it is crucial that the play equipment is versatile and adaptable to grow with your children's changing needs. A well-equipped garden playground will not only be a popular meeting place for your children, but also a place that promotes their development and well-being.

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Planning a garden playground requires careful consideration to create a safe and stimulating area for children. First, assess the space available in the garden. Determine how much space is needed for play equipment such as play towers or swings and how these can be safely and harmoniously integrated into the garden landscape.

Consider the age group and interests of your children. While younger children might prefer a sandpit or a small playhouse, older children might enjoy a horizontal bar or more complex climbing structures. It's also important to think about long-term use so that the playground 'grows' with your children.

Another important aspect is safety. Make sure that all play equipment is stable and offers enough space for safe play. Soft surfaces such as bark mulch or fall protection mats can minimize the risk of injury.

At Sanilu, we offer a variety of garden play equipment to ensure that there is a suitable solution for every child and every garden. From robust play towers to versatile swings, every element of our range is designed to make the playground in the garden both safe and exciting.

Remember that a well-planned garden playground is not only a place for active play, but also a space that encourages creativity, social interaction and physical fitness.

Safety on the playground

Safety is the top priority when setting up a garden playground. To ensure that the playground in the garden is not only entertaining but also safe, a few basic aspects should be taken into account. First of all, it is important that all play equipment is stable and robust and complies with safety standards. At Sanilu, we attach great importance to ensuring that our play towers, swings and other play equipment meet strict safety standards.

Another important point is the surface. Soft surfaces such as fall protection mats or bark mulch can significantly reduce the risk of injury when playing. Regularly check all play equipment for loose screws, worn ropes or other signs of wear and tear and carry out maintenance if necessary.

Last but not least, it is advisable to design the play area in such a way that sufficient supervision is possible. A playground with good visibility allows you to keep an eye on the children playing at all times. With these measures, you can ensure that the playground in the garden is a safe place for children to play and learn.

Integration of play towers in the garden playground

Play towers are a central element of many garden playgrounds and offer a wealth of play opportunities that stimulate children's imagination and creativity. When planning a playground in the garden, careful selection and placement of the play tower is crucial.

A well-designed play tower can serve as the focal point of the playground, around which other play equipment such as swings or sandpits can be added. At Sanilu, you will find a variety of play tower designs that blend harmoniously into the garden and are also safe and appealing for children. From towers with slides and climbing walls to models with integrated playhouses - the options are endless.

It is important to position the play tower in such a way that there is enough free space for undisturbed play while ensuring safety at the same time. A well thought-out integration of the play tower in the garden playground not only promotes active play, but also social interaction and the physical development of children. With the right choice and arrangement of play tower, your garden will become a place where children can play, learn and grow safely.

Sandpits as creative play areas in the garden playground

Sandboxes are a wonderful addition to any garden playground and offer children the opportunity to let their creativity and imagination run wild. In a sandpit, children can dig, build castles and create different shapes, which is not only entertaining but also develops their motor skills and sensory experiences.

When choosing a sandpit for your garden playground, it is important to choose a model that is both safe and durable. In our range at Sanilu, you will find high-quality sandboxes that are made from robust materials and blend harmoniously into the garden landscape. To make the sandpit an even more attractive play area, you can also add accessories such as small shovels, buckets and various sand molds.

When setting up the sandpit, bear in mind that it should ideally be in a sunny spot to protect the children from direct sunlight. A coverable sandpit is also recommended to keep the sand clean and free from leaves or animals. With a well-equipped and safely positioned sandpit, your garden playground will become a place where children can play with joy and creativity.

Playhouses: A place for imagination for your garden playground

Playhouses are a magical part of any garden playground and provide children with their own little space in which to express their imagination and creativity. These little houses are perfect places for role play, where children can create their own little worlds and develop important social and emotional skills.

When choosing a playhouse for your garden playground, you should pay attention to quality and safety. In our range at Sanilu, we offer a variety of playhouses that are made from durable materials and feature child-friendly designs. Whether with or without a slide, with verandas or colorful shutters - each playhouse is designed to transform the garden into a place of adventure and discovery.

A well-positioned playhouse can become the centerpiece of your garden playground. It not only provides a place for the children to retreat to, but also a central point around which other play equipment such as sandpits or swings can be arranged.

Discover the ways in which a playhouse can enhance the playground in your garden. Visit our category for playhouses and be inspired by the wide range of options to create an imaginative and stimulating play area for your children.

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