Resources & Insights

The best moment on a playground is the one where you can't tell who's who. That moment is designed, and mostly from decisions made early: where play sits, how the

Poured-in-place rubber is a two-layer unitary safety surface built on site. Here's what drives its cost, how long it lasts, why inclusive playgrounds need it, and how BC's recycled-rubber grant

Daycare playgrounds aren't small school playgrounds. Here's what the CSA 18 months to 5 years age grouping means for your equipment choices, why low heights save money, and which BC

Blue Imp is Canada's longest-standing playground manufacturer, built in Medicine Hat, Alberta and family-owned since 1917. Here's what's behind the brand, why Canadian manufacturing matters in 2026, and how to

The Playground Equipment Program (PEP) is BC's main school playground grant. In 2026, 25 schools received $200,000 each. Here's how PEP works, who's eligible, how districts apply, and what other

The clearest BC benchmark is the province's own: $200,000 for a complete accessible school playground under the PEP grant. Here's where the money goes, why surfacing is the most under-budgeted

The right school playground equipment comes down to five decisions: age range, capacity, inclusion, durability, and sourcing. Here's the framework we walk BC schools through.

A commercial playground installation runs through six stages, from site assessment to cured safety surfacing. Here's what happens at each stage, where the time actually goes, the best season to

Introduction Inclusive playgrounds are often discussed, but the concept is not always fully understood. Many projects aim to be inclusive, yet fall short because the focus is placed on individual

Introduction Choosing the right surfacing is one of the most important decisions in any playground project. While equipment often gets the most attention, surfacing plays a major role in safety,

Introduction Planning a school playground project can feel overwhelming, especially if it is your first time being involved. There are multiple decisions to make, budgets to manage, and expectations from