How we support Developers to build playgrounds

We love collaborating! We work with playground designers and landscape architects in New Zealand, Australia and around the world on everything from school and suburban play spaces to huge destination playgrounds. Together, we’re always discovering game-changing ways to inspire active play, wellbeing and memories.

Yes! Custom play space and equipment design is where we shine. Playground Centre’s comprehensive, in-house design service gives you access to the latest playground design thinking backed by industry-leading playground equipment design and manufacturing expertise that enables you to achieve a truly unique and bespoke play space.

A complete play and furniture package? Easy! Through our long-term partnership with street furniture manufacturers Urban Effects , you have access to an extensive range of quality seating, shelters, picnic tables, commercial barbecues, drinking fountains and bike racks (and more) to maximise the use and enjoyment of your outdoor space.

Modern playgrounds are more than just play spaces they are community spaces. Their power to help create stronger, healthier communities where people experience a greater sense of belonging and the benefits of an active lifestyle have ensured they are given priority in the planning and design of our cities, towns and schools.

The biggest trends in playgrounds include:

• Inclusive playgrounds with all-ages, all-ability play options.
• Sustainably made equipment and nature play experiences.
• Outdoor gyms and exercise stations.
• Destination playgrounds with local and culturally-inspired themes.
• Outdoor learning spaces in schools.
• High-tech playgrounds incorporating digital technology and games.

Find more insights into the latest playground trends, go the News section of the Playground Centre website or subscribe to our newsletter.

The timeframe for building a playground can vary depending on the size and type of playground, and whether you are including play equipment from our standard range, or we are custom manufacturing equipment for you. We typically suggest clients allow 20-30 weeks for a full playground design and build process, including installation.

Yes, it does. Our high-quality play and fitness equipment is built for durability and low maintenance with an uncompromising commitment to safety. All Playground Centre products are backed by safety and structural compliance certification and robust warranties.

• European EN 1176: 2018
• New Zealand NZS 5828: 2015
• Australian AS 4685: 2021

The cost to build a play space depends on a whole number of factors ranging from the size of your playground, your playground’s design and the play equipment and materials you choose.

Our playground design team can assist you to develop concepts and we are able to offer you different options, depending on your project and needs.

• Some of our clients just need options and pricing.
• Some of our clients require a full bespoke design or concept.
• Some of our clients need full master planning, detailed design, and full specifications for presentations to a Board, stakeholders or a client.

As a guide, you could spend as little as $30k or more than $1M. Working with a playground specialist helps ensure the money you invest in playground equipment is well-spent, and you get a great return on your investment.

At Playground Centre, we have a ‘no surprises’ approach to playground costs, providing you with transparent cost estimates and updates on any changes to equipment pricing or costs of materials, or variations to your project which affect its cost. We also provide you with the option to make progressive payments to assist you with project planning and budgeting.

Book an obligation-free consultation with one of our team of playground specialists to discuss your project.