Designing spaces where more children can play, move, and be part of the experience.
An accessible playground lets every child reach the play. An inclusive playground lets them play together.
A ramp makes a structure accessible. A layout where kids on the ramp and kids on the climber meet at the same deck makes it inclusive.
Both depend on the whole space: how children move through it, the equipment they use, and the surface under their wheels and feet. Without that planning, even the best equipment can be hard to reach.
These pieces are built so children using wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices can play alongside their friends. The All-Around Accessible Merry-Go-Round and the We Rock E-Z2 let several children ride at once. The E-Z Bounce and the Arch Hybrid Swing give supported seating for children who need it. Blue Imp designs its equipment to meet or exceed CAN/CSA Z614.
At Swing Time, we plan for three kinds of inclusive play, and the surface that connects them:
The goal is to create a space where more children can engage, not just observe. Learn more about the difference between accessible and inclusive playgrounds.
Download our catalogues to see the full range of accessible and inclusive equipment.
Planning an inclusive playground for your school or park? Tell us who will use it, and we’ll help you plan the equipment, layout, and surfacing. BC’s playground grant program funds accessible school playgrounds, and we can help you plan around its timelines. Call (604) 990-9187 or contact our team.
