Outdoor playground ideas

A momentous project for Timberplay, The Great Field Playground is part of the wider Poundbury development by the Duchy of Cornwall, a village that is self-sustainable and has been advocated by King Charles III in his previous position as Prince of Wales. Focusing on local heritage, the playground equipment uses natural and sustainable materials to

eibe Play is immensely proud of its heritage and traditions and has now been owner-managed since the year 1438, covering EIGHT centuries. A remarkable journey that now sees the company operating in 68 countries across the globe. It was thus an absolute delight to work on a recent project with Tates of Sussex, a similarly ancestrally strong

Jupiter Play worked collaboratively with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council on the Poole Park Heritage Project, consisting of three sites. At the design and build tender stage Jupiter Play did not need to design the play space itself; the emphasis was on evidencing how they would work with the client, presenting a strong concept and

eibe Play was tasked to create a natural-looking play space that provided the local children with fun and challenging play equipment with an all-accessible surface. eibe Play specialises in all these, so they jumped at the chance of submitting our design proposal. Hamsey village is located three miles north of Lewes. It lies off the A275, which

A huge climbing combination comprising a Timberwood Tangle and climbing structure from Timberplay has been installed in Jubilee Gardens play area, near the London Eye. The structure challenges children to clamber from one end to the other and is designed to accommodate huge numbers of children at any time. A flock of wooden sheep adds character

Ynysangharad Park in Pontypridd has been packed full every day this summer. The much anticipated regeneration of the famous Grade II listed Lido finally opened at the start of the summer holidays and has played host to thousands of visiting children ever since. Eibe supplied an extensive suite of play items a full adventure playground

Sovereign Design has helped to transform a previously bare primary school playground into an impressive environment that promotes imaginative play and creativity, physical activity and more. The playground now includes a Zion adventure tower, MUGA, gymnastics area and an amphitheatre that is also used as an outdoor classroom

Wicksteed was contracted by Thorne-Moorends Town Council to transform the existing play area at Memorial Park into an inventive, creative, inclusive and stimulating space for children. The Council, in partnership with the local community, set out to revitalise the children’s play area in a way that subtly referenced the park’s heritage while

Wicksteed Playgrounds partnered with Wrexham County Borough Council to design and install a robust, low-maintenance play area in a small, enclosed space at Prices Lane. The client needed a solution that would cater to children of all ages while fitting seamlessly within a small newly fenced area, with grass mats providing a safe foundation

Wicksteed was contracted by Longhorsley Parish Council to refurbish Church View play area, with a focus on creating an inclusive and exciting space for children of all ages, meeting the diverse needs of children and providing a comfortable seating area for parents and carers. Central to the revitalised play area is the Treetop Towers Kamba

Colchester City Council presented Wicksteed Leisure with an opportunity to refurbish an existing outdoor gym area initially established to commemorate the 2012 Olympic Games. Wicksteed provided durable outdoor gym equipment that would create a challenging yet inclusive environment, promoting physical, social and creative exercises. To begin with, Wicksteed conducted a thorough assessment

Wicksteed Playgrounds collaborated with 11-year-old Mia Opoku Agyeman from Northampton to create The Beanstalk Dream at Wicksteed Park in a heartwarming blend of creativity, innovation and community spirit. Mia's remarkable journey began with a spark of inspiration and a drive to turn her playground dreams into reality. Armed with nothing but

Wicksteed created a destination play area for the Isle of Anglesey County Council where children and families could spend quality time together. There was no previous equipment at Holyhead Breakwater Country Park, so the brief was simple and clear – to create a play area that caters for a range of ages and abilities, blends in with the environment

Situated in York, Castle Howard is a renowned stately home with impressive grounds and gardens, which attracts around 200,000 visitors every year. After 30 years, the playground was looking tired, and so they called in Timberplay to breathe fresh life into the space. With several other attractions in the area, Castle Howard wanted a playground

The Phase 1, £400,000 development of a play area in Little Wormwood Scrubs, West London was initiated to improve the existing play area for the children of Kensington, Chelsea and the surrounding areas. It was important that the play area was suitable for children of all ages and abilities, and that it was completed within a short time frame

Soon after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, it was decided to commemorate her life by creating a high-quality childrens play space in Kensington Gardens, by upgrading an existing facility on the north side of the gardens. The schemes layout was based on the story of Peter Pan, and a number of the elements from this classic childrens novel

In 2025, Redlynch delivered a full playground replacement project at Wandsworth Park, on banks of the River Thames. Working closely with the local council, the company developed and refined multiple concept designs before finalising a scheme that met the site’s specific requirements and enhanced its natural riverside setting. Given the park’s

Redlynch delivered a large-scale playground redevelopment at Parade Gardens in St Helier, Jersey. As one of the island’s most prominent and heavily-used play areas, the site demanded a creative, high-impact design that would appeal to a wide range of users and stand the test of time. To cater to a broad age range and provide age-appropriate

This colliery-themed playground design was installed at a former mining site in Kamp-Lintfort, Germany, which has been turned into a museum paying tribute to the local industrial culture and the miners’ work. The play equipment is spread over three specific spaces allowing children to discover how the colliery extracted the coal while having fun

Designed by Proludic using feedback from residents as part of a consultation that collated opinions, a new play area at Pennington Flash is part of a £2.7m makeover of the much-loved beauty spot – now part of the Flashes of Wigan and Leigh National Nature Reserve. This inclusive, nature-themed family play area attraction features a range of

In response to Havant Borough Council's call for natural aesthetics and durable materials to combat potential antisocial behaviour, Proludic embarked on a project at Bidbury Mead aimed at breathing new life into the existing playground. Nestled in a green and secluded setting, Bidbury Mead was more than just a playground; it was a vibrant hub for

Caledonia Play designed, manufactured and installed a large range of playground equipment and furniture, including seating and sensory areas, for North West Community Campus, an educational facility and community hub in Lochside, Dumfries. The brief was to incorporate various elements which would facilitate different forms of play and activities

Firfield Primary School in Derbyshire faced a critical need to refurbish its playground as the existing timber equipment had become unsafe for pupils. School business manager Annabella Neasham reached out to AMV Playground Solutions to find a durable and long-lasting replacement. The decision was made to replace the wooden trim trail with a steel

Proludic delivered The Haddington Close themed playground refurbishment project on behalf of VIVO Defence Services as part of their ongoing playpark improvement programme. The playpark falls within Wendover PC who worked together with VIVO and Proludic to procure the playground project, oversee the design and deliver this amazing project. The