Creating all-weather playgrounds

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6th October

Designing for year-round outdoor play

British weather is famously unpredictable, but that shouldn't stop children from enjoying outdoor play throughout the year. At Home Front Outdoor Play, we've spent nearly three decades designing bespoke playgrounds that stand up to every season, ensuring maximum use and value for everyone involved!

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The foundation: choosing the right surfacing

The surface beneath your playground equipment is critical for all-weather functionality. Traditional grass on its own can quickly become muddy and unusable during wet months, limiting play when children need it most.

We offer a variety of different surfacing options from wet pour and rubber bonded mulch to wood chip and grass mats. Together, we can find the right option for you and your playground, achieving the look and functionality you're aiming for.

Proper ground preparation ensures water can drain efficiently, which is why we offer groundworks as part of our installation service.


Shade Sails: protection from sun and rain

All-weather means more than just wet-weather protection. Shade sails offer an elegant solution that protects children from the UV radiation during sunny spells whilst providing shelter during light rain. Their design adds aesthetic interest whilst maintaining airflow and cover.

It's also important to remember that all our multiplay towers have the option of having a wooden roof, making our play areas even more suitable for year-round adventures.


The enduring benefits of timber

Since 1996, we've championed timber as the ideal material for playgrounds, and experience has only reinforced this choice.

  • Natural Durability: Quality pressure-treated timber withstands the British climate remarkably well, resisting rot, fungal decay, and insect damage for decades.
  • Thermal Comfort: Unlike metal, timber doesn't become dangerously hot in summer or bitingly cold in winter. Children can safely use timber equipment year-round regardless of temperature.
  • Natural Aesthetic: Timber playgrounds blend beautifully into outdoor surroundings, creating inviting spaces that encourage children to engage with outdoor play even in less-than-perfect weather.

Year-round investment

An all-weather playground represents genuine value. For example schools report dramatically increased outdoor learning time and improved pupil wellbeing when playgrounds remain accessible throughout the year.

For nearly 30 years, Home Front Outdoor Play has been creating bespoke wooden playgrounds that serve children in all seasons. Our approach combines quality timber playgrounds with thoughtful surfacing and shelter solutions, ensuring your investment delivers maximum value through genuine year-round usability.


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