What does it cost to build a playground?

Without playground equipment – no playground. We believe that high-quality materials are the means to create playgrounds that will withstand the test of time. The featured materials will impact the cost; consider whether you want wooden, high-density polyethene, or metal materials.

Choosing strong and durable wooden materials, such as Robinia, keeps the maintenance costs low, and extends the lifetime of the playground. In areas with high wear and tear and perhaps even with the possibility of vandalism, products made of steel and high-density polyethene reduce maintenance costs.

You can often get funding and playground grants for your project - learn more about that here.

You have different options for construction and installation, depending on the complexity of your playground. Working with separate companies can add to the cost of your playground, whereas working with KOMPAN as your only supplier can reduce the overall cost.

You can jump over to our installation page to learn more about a full-service KOMPAN installation.

Not all playground installations are ready-to-fit solutions. A playground site often requires extensive landscaping and preparation before installation. If the playground site is on a very sloped area, it might need levelling, at least part of it. The dig-away can be used as a small hill on the playground, as children love to run up and down hills. Using the dig-away as a small hill prevents the cost of getting rid of the dirt.

Sometimes the site holds an existing playground. The removal of existing equipment also impacts on the costs. If your site is on a hard soil area, digging is a complex task. This naturally drives up the cost, and the cost of this type of digging is challenging to put an exact number on.

You must also bear in mind the delivery of your playground. The delivery will drive the cost up or down depending on the freight and location of your playground.

A public playground often needs to cater for other things than play. Public spaces are all about connecting your community and creating a space where people can meet and enjoy being outdoors. Consider outdoor furniture such as tables and benches, bins to keep the area nice and tidy, areas with shading, or fences around the playground that act as safety factors, so the children stay safely inside the playground area.