Planning Checklists

Pre-School Planning Checklist

Playground Facility Name
Playground Street Address
City
State
Zip
Site phone (  )  - 
Site Fax (  )  - 
Site E-mail
Your Name
Your Address
Position/Title
Phone (  )  - 
Fax (  )  - 
E-mail


Playground Users

(check all that apply and give age ranges as your facility groups them)
Number of Infants Age Range:  mos. to  mos.
Number of Toddlers Age Range:  mos. to  mos.
Number of Preschoolers Age Range:  yrs. to  yrs.
Number of School-Agers Age Range:  yrs. to  yrs.
Is handicapped accessibility needed? Level of disability

(Note: Church affiliated childcare and schools and playgrounds with less than 1,000 square feet are the only exemptions to the Americans with Disabilities Act.)



Existing Playground Conditions:

Please show on plan and check off list. Please write clearly and double check all measurements for accuracy. Indicate North compass direction on plan.

Measure perimeter of area and show dimensions of all sides, fences and gates. Show widths of gates and direction in which they open. Indicate perimeter fence height.
Measure location of all play equipment, structures, walks, and trees. Show locations on plan.
Show doorways and windows facing or opening into playground area.
Indicate existing ground surface materials (grass, sand, etc.) Show existing landscaping.
Show areas of slope or areas that do not drain properly.
Show faucets, electric outlets, drain grates, sprinklers, and known underground utilities.
Show area for delivery of equipment and bulk materials.
Show access from delivery point to playground area. Indicate surface (grass, concrete, etc.).


Equipment Preferences

(Check all that apply)
Composite climber(s) Dual Chute slide Wave slide Curved slide Tube slide
Spiral slide Overhead Ladder Trapeze Rings Track Ride Fitness structures
Activity Panels: Which ones? 
Tire swing Strap swings Surround swings Sand play Water play
Garden area Art easel Benches Picnic tables Sun shades
Trike track Storage building Dramatic play items: Which ones? 
List all other preferences


Fall zone material preferred Wood fiber Poured-in-place rubber Artificial Grass
  Other
Color scheme Natural (Green/Tan) Bright (Primary colors)
  Other
Installation by Grounds For Play We supervise your volunteers Install it yourself
When do you want your playground installed?
First Phase Budget