Project Planning

Project planning is the first and the most crucial part of the project. This section highlights the points that will help you start a community playground project from scratch and implement every step with careful consideration to the crucial elements that add to the project’s value.

Getting Volunteers on Board

This section defines the importance of volunteers in a community playground project. Garnering the interest of volunteers can be one of the most difficult things. You need to comprehend the significance of volunteer contributions, and why it is necessary. This section discusses both these things in detail.

• The significance of plays
• Why Contribution Matters?

Fundraising for Playgrounds

The next big step in planning for the community playground project is the funds. No community playground project can stand on its own without ample funding. This is the step that will help you gain the interest of investors and community builders. This section stresses upon the importance of playgrounds and their role in child development and community development.

• Playground aid in Child development
• Playgrounds create Communities
• Parks allow Renaissance of community places

Using PR to spread the word

Public relations is the most effective tool when it comes to raising the voice for your project. With PR, you can ensure that your project gets ample promotion to get the consideration of the local and national investors. This section discusses some useful tips for PR.

Food Planning

Food planning is another crucial aspect of any community playground project. This section discusses how you can successfully execute the food planning phase of the project.

Children's Activities

If there is anybody that can help with the design project better than the professionals, its children. After all, children will be using that playground after completion, so why not let them put in charge of the design process. This Section will walk you through the process of getting kids involved in the project.

• Getting children Involve with the project
• Planning for the Design day with Children
• Planning and Ideas

Logistics

Logistics administration is in charge of everything from the point of origin to the point of completion. To ensure that the project smoothly reaches completion, it is important to be an effective logistics administrator.

• How to be a better logistics administrator?

Safety

Playground construction can be both challenging and overwhelming. It is extremely important to take ample safety measures to ensure the safety of the volunteers and all those involved with the project. This section will highlight all the measures that you can take to ensure safety on the construction site.

• How to guarantee safety?

Construction

The construction day is the most important day. All that you have been working on so far will pay off right if everything goes well during the construction period. This section will walk you through a successful construction work planning.

• Planning a successful construction work
• Pre-Planning

Recruiting

The recruitment of the right people ensures that you are able to communicate your vision to people who are capable of making it a reality.

• Finding the right people

Training

The process of recruitment does not end at just hiring the right people; you have to communicate your ideas to these people. The training allows you to educate your team about your goals and objectives in a way that everybody starts contributing towards the end result.

• Team work and training

Community Involvement

Volunteers and community members play two very different and important roles. This section highlights the value of community involvement, and the ways to get your community involved with your project.

• Getting the community involved

Accessibility

When setting a community playground project, it is important that you keep in mind the community requirements. For example, you need to learn about the disable children who cannot take full advantage of the swing sets and outdoor playground equipment.

• How to make a community playground accessible?

Soil Test

Lead and Arsenic are the two most commonly found elements in the soil, and if found in abundance, they can do some serious health damage. This is why playground soil needs to have a thorough soil test before you can start digging for the project.

• Testing Playgrounds for Safety

Utility Checks

Before you can start drilling the ground for the project, it is crucial that you check for underground utilities. This section will walk you through the process of checking underground utilities, so you don’t put a child’s playground equipment on a ground that is not 100% safe for a child.

• Utility checks before the project

Green Building

FAQ

Q. How can I make my community playground as environmentally-friendly as possible?

There are a lot of ways to make your community playground environmentally-friendly, but the most important and the most common way to contribute towards green building is through recycling and reuse.

You can plant recycle bins in your community playground (in every corner of the playground. Recycle bins are a great way to encourage reuse and recycling. Research suggests that recycle bins allow people to contribute towards green building far more effectively than any other method that contributes towards green building. However, keep in mind that simply putting the recycle bins in the playgrounds is not enough. You have to raise awareness regarding the importance of recycling and encourage people to take part in recycling activities. In addition, teach children the significance of recycling and its impact on the overall environment in the long run.

Q. How can I involve with other environmental projects and contribute towards my community?

If you are looking to contribute positively towards your community, then there is nothing better than taking part in activities that promote environmental friendly activities. Here are 3 solid ways that can help you contribute towards your community.

Plant More Trees

Trees are a nature’s blessing. By planting more trees, you can ensure the survival of the environment. Trees purify the air and give us a clean environment to breath in. Trees are especially important in playgrounds and community recreation centers where children spend ample time. Therefore, plant more!

Take Part in Community Building Projects

Another great way to contribute towards your community is through community building projects. There are always community playground projects going around, you can check out local listings and gather information from the neighboring communities. You can find a detailed guide on how to plan your own community events and build a playground with the help of your community volunteers in the resources and sample section.

Increase Green Building Awareness

If there’s anything that allows a community to learn about green building, it is the word of mouth. If you cannot manage to participate in a green building event, then make sure that you encourage others to participate. Promote your community green building events on various social media networks and encourage your kids to participate.

Q. How can I productively help on the Build day?

A community playground build day is one of the main events in the community, therefore, it is worthy of your attention. A community project can use a lot of your help. Below are a couple of things that you can help with:

• Help with the food supplies for volunteers.
• Help with the project planning.
• Offer your expertise in a certain area of skill to propel the project forward.
• Collaborate with the management to make things faster.
• Involve your kids and family members.
• Raise awareness about the project.