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Playground Fun for Everyone

The playground is so much more than kids playing outside. The right school playground equipment or play system encourages healthy activity, teamwork, and fun! There are many options at many prices, so it’s important to find playground structures that fit the needs of your children.

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5 Tips for Buying Your Next School Playground

Know you need a playground for your school, but don’t know where to start? We get it: most people don’t buy playgrounds every day. As experts in playground equipment for over two decades, here are the five things you need to do to get your project across the finish line:

  • Get Clear on Budgeting. Many of our customers browse for playground equipment not knowing how much it’ll cost. Some people price out what they want, and then they request the budget from their organization. By coordinating with us, we’ll be able to put something together to meet budgets of any size.
  • Measure Your Space Beforehand. The #1 question we get is: will it fit? To answer that question, you have to look at both the dimensions of the equipment and any perimeter around it. Our equipment shows the installed perimeter needed for each piece, and we’re around to answer any other questions.
  • Look at What’s Popular Right Now. You’re buying your equipment to last, of course, but playground equipment is subject to trends, just like anything else. With our “What’s Popular” tab, you’ll be able to browse categories that might be of interest to your kids _and_ those who approve your budget.
  • Figure Out Detailed Requirements. Do you need your playground to be ADA-compliant? Are there any special needs that you need to accommodate? Our trained staff can handle any need, no matter how complex.
  • Plan for Borders & Surfacing. Well-designed, safe playgrounds have both. By ensuring that you have the right space & budget for each, your playground will be a joy to use for many years to come!

With our experience & expertise in school playgrounds, you’re in good hands with WillyGoat. Reach out to us and we’ll be happy to put together a quote with you today!

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Popular School Playgrounds

Discover popular school playground equipment that provides great play and enhances learning and physical development.
Playground Parallel Bars & Climbing Equipment

Playground Fitness & Climbing

We have a variety of playground climbing equipment, climbing walls, monkey bars, chain ladders, hanging challenges, and other activities. They’re all designed to keep kids active and immersed in fun experiences. These essential parts of your play space can motivate children and provide challenges for kids of all ages.

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Obstacle Course Playgrounds

Kids can channel their inner ninja warrior, scale across mountain faces, twist through caves, or scramble up climbing walls. Exercising and imagination go hand-in-hand. Climb, jump, pull, or push your way to a more healthy lifestyle with this fun outdoor playground equipment!

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Kids Playing on Park Playground Equipment
Kids Playing on Large School Playground with Rubber Mulch

Sustainably Made Playgrounds

Outfit your park with beautiful outdoor play equipment while maintaining your sustainability priorities. These play systems are made from recycled and natural materials, lowering the overall impact of the play structures on the environment.

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Quick Ship Playgrounds

Some classic playground equipment for schools is kept in stock and can be delivered on a tighter timeline if required.

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Toddler Discovery Playground Set at a Daycare

Safety

Your children will have fun in a safe place and meet all regulatory standards.

Regardless of the features, price, or other points, you want to be sure the school playground is a safe place for all to have a good time. It’s also important to know the maximum fall height of your playground so that you can spread the proper amount of ground coverage if a child does fall. We provide all specs and features on the product page so that you can understand the safety features of each playground equipment.

Durability

With any large capital projects, you want to make sure the product will last.

You are investing good money into a play system. They aren’t cheap, so you want to make sure that it lasts. Each playground we sell comes with a manufacturer’s warranty and is made with high-quality materials. When looking at play equipment, check below for this warranty information.

Shipping

How will the products arrive? Who will receive and take inventory?

Lead times are generally estimated until an item ships. It’s suggested that you have a forklift to unload, but we have had many customers take their system off the truck by hand. You may want to request an inventory of the items that are shipping so that you can be prepared to receive and count those items. For those seeking more in-depth information on our shipping procedures, be sure to check out our shipping page.

Installation

Is your play area ready for installation (flat & grassy)?

WillyGoat is happy to quote the installation for your project and provide a licensed and insured contractor to take care of your installation. You can easily add your installation request to your quote. On each product page, you’ll also be able to choose what type of mounting systems are available, whether inground, surface mounted, or ground spike.

Design

Get the appropriate play system according to age, capability, preference, and more!

We’ve attempted to boil down our filters to the most important features and options. Age range, ADA compliance, size, number of slides, lead times, capacity, and price are a few things to take into consideration. You’ll want to consider the sunrise and sunset angles as well, depending upon what time of day your children will be at play.

Fit

Does the play system you want fit in your space?

Take into consideration the total “safety zone” when configuring your playground. That gives plenty of room for children to safely run around the outdoor play structures and avoid possible collisions. On our play system page, we have filters for capacity and maximum distances (length or width) to make sure your outdoor playsets fit your playground.

Looking for Something Else?

WillyGoat is happy to help you find exactly the right school playground equipment, park equipment, shade structure, climbing element, water slide, or playground game. If you’re looking for something in particular, just give us a call, and we’ll do our best to help you find what you’re looking for.
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Looking for Something Else?

WillyGoat is happy to help you find exactly the right playground equipment, park equipment, shade structure, climbing element, water slide or playground game. If you're looking for something in particular, just give a call and we'll do our best to help find what you're looking for.