Children's playground design specification（4）

Topography is one of the most important design elements in site design, and determines the basic form of space structure. The different terrain in the playground will bring different game experiences to children.

In the design, we can use and strengthen the existing terrain with changing elevation, or artificially-induced undulating terrain, so that children can roll, dive, slide, run, hide, etc. on it. For example, if the slope changes abruptly, you can consider using the terrain to design a slide, and a flat ground can be used to lay amusement facilities.

Roads are divided into two types: external roads and internal roads. External roads should be short and direct, so that children can quickly enter the activity area. The internal roads should be smooth and non-slip, suitable for adults and children. At the same time, it should be as interesting as possible to facilitate the use of children's cars, skateboards, bicycles and other equipment, whose width is generally between 0.8-1.5 meters.

Protective floors should be used under all game facilities, and paving materials include sand, plastic, rubber mats, loose materials, wooden floors, lawns, etc. Different floor paving materials have different characteristics, and the suitable age groups of children are also different. For example, plastic floor mats are suitable for children from 3 to 6 years old, sand is suitable for children from 3 to 12 years old, and wooden floors are suitable for a wider range of people, not only for children, but also for adults.

The environment is clean and hygienic is the basic requirement of the playground. If the soil surface of the playground is bare, dusty when dry, rainy and muddy water is turbulent, then the attraction of the playground will be greatly reduced. Therefore, the playground must be covered with lawns and other plants, except for the paths and flats assembled with building materials.

There should be colorful vegetation around the children's activity area, and the possibility of accidental injury should be reduced. For example, flowers and color-changing plants emphasize seasonal changes, which are not only conducive to meeting the needs of users for outdoor leisure and viewing, but at the same time stimulate children's interest in natural plants and expand children's cognition through brightly colored and peculiarly shaped plant flowers and fruits.

The vegetation selection requirements should be based on trees for shade; supplemented by shrubs, use non-thorn and non-toxic varieties, and choose tramp-resistant varieties for lawns.