How to prepare a playground with your own hands for use

People who have their own summer cottage know firsthand what a good vacation is. After all, the dacha is far outside the city, where there is clean air, peace, and most importantly, there is no city bustle, which is so annoying on weekdays - a great place to relax and enjoy it to the fullest. For a child, rest is primarily a game, and a do-it-yourself playground would be a good idea. The dacha is really an excellent place for the construction of an impromptu playground, the place is remote and safe for these purposes, and most importantly - spacious.

Marking the place for the site

It is worth starting the creation of a playground from the most important thing, from choosing a more suitable site for it. Of course, it is worth choosing wisely, and first of all, take into account the safety of children. For these purposes, it is worth excluding from the possible those areas where the pond is already located, or there is simply a fence with barbed wire or sharp spikes. In addition, there should be enough light in play areas for children.

It is advisable to choose a place where there will be more light in the morning, when the children are full of energy and want to play, and closer to noon the sun will stop covering the playground and the children will not suffer from annoying heat.

But the playground should not be completely immersed in the shade either, because in an open area under the sun, you can place a small pool, and somehow protect it from the rest of the site. Under the sun, the water in the pool will warm up faster, which is quite convenient and effective.

On the improvised scheme, the place where the adults are located is correctly identified and at the same time they have a fully open view of the site itself. This is also an important point of marking, because one should not forget that children must be supervised so that, in case of anything, adults can protect them from a potential threat or any “unsuccessful” game.

It is important to take into account the review factor and arrange the site structures so that they fit into this review and, as a result, the children remain in sight.

Size selection and layout

The nuances of the preparation of the territory include such a moment as the size of the territory itself. They should be selected and adjusted carefully and wisely, because this is important not only for the children themselves, but also for you. It is obvious that the construction of such a site is far from easy. You will greatly facilitate your task if you can plan and place all the necessary objects in a relatively small area, while saving time and space, and creating a cozy, compact corner for children. This option is much better than building a large playground, which children still cannot occupy the whole.

As a rule, for children under 7 years old, a playground with a size of 8-9 square meters will be optimal, for older children, up to 12 years old, respectively, more space is needed, because their desires and preferences change, the playground should unfold about 15 square meters.

It will be easier and wiser to build a site, so to speak, for growth, to leave a few meters in reserve when marking, which will, by the way, come when the child becomes older.

After the place is finally chosen, it should be, let's say, processed, everything should be done so that the presence on the site, and on the “attractions” themselves, is not just safe, but pleasant and fun.You should start with the foundation, as in any work, it is important in the structures on the site. All supports for swings, houses, slides that will fill the site must be tightly fixed. For this, the details of the playground should be deepened into the ground by about 50 centimeters. Of course, you should start from situations, because they are different, but there are universal dimensions and different rules that will help you do the job more professionally. In addition, after the parts have settled firmly in the ground, they should be fixed by concreting, that is, pour concrete on the supports so that the swings of the slides and houses do not overturn in any way and do not harm the children.

As for the individual elements of the playground, for each entertainment there is a certain standard and a certain device that should be adhered to.

When installing a swing, leave a space of 2 or more meters behind and in front of them. This is the so-called security zone, and it must be free.

Choosing a place and installing a ready-made playground complex - video

Playground flooring

There is one more, no less important than all the previous item of safety and comfort, this is the coverage of the site. The materials that cover the play space deserve special attention in the discussion and planning of the children's recreation area. The fact is that the coverage affects many factors, and it is worth thinking about it.

It should be taken into account that, most likely, children will often fall, forgetting about control during a fun game or through carelessness, or maybe they will specially jump off a swing, slide down slides at high speed, run without thinking that they can stumble, and eventually fall. Based on this, we can conclude that the coating should be chosen more practical. Falling on this won't hurt, but it shouldn't be something soft like a trampoline. Such material can easily interfere with play and entertainment, since it is inconvenient to run and jump on it. For these purposes, there is a specially designed trampoline, which, by the way, can also be installed on the site separately.

Also, it must be either moisture resistant, or contain elements, or completely consist of a material that dries relatively quickly. This is necessary so that the surface does not accumulate dampness and moisture, from which children can catch a cold the next time they play, from lying on such a surface longer than necessary. It's no secret that children, especially small ones, love to just lie down or crawl on the ground. Therefore, the playground, namely its covering, must do a good job of protecting the child, preventing him from freezing or injuring his knees during a hard fall.

In general, the rubber coating perfectly meets all these requirements, however, its first minus is in the price, the second in its purpose. This coating is quite expensive, but in addition, it is not particularly suitable for the site, which will be located for the summer cottage. After all, at the dacha you don't really want to watch the synthetics of the city, you want something that will be pleasantly combined with the dacha motive - like, for example, a lawn. Using reliable varieties of grass, such coverage is not difficult to provide, however, in the area where slides and swings are located, it is advisable to add, or completely fill up only sand, which, as already mentioned earlier, will easily soften the shocks and falls that often happen in such places.

As a result, you need to remember and consider:

1. Territory size. (do not measure too large an area).
2. Nearby structures (interferes with the construction or not).
3. Child safety.
4. Site coverage (soil).

Paradise for children in the country - video

Cleaning the territory

The final stage of the marking will be cleaning or finding the most accurate area, which will not, or will be as few dangerous and uncomfortable stones, bumps, snags, and similar items that can interfere with the construction of the playground or the game of your children.

After the place is selected, it is necessary to proceed with the cleaning itself. To begin with, completely level the territory, remove all kinds of mounds and bumps. Then rid the site of large stones, cobblestones sticking out of the ground with sharp roots, and other small debris that can also interfere or harm in every way.

Clean up and pay attention to:

• large and medium stones and cobblestones;
• roots and snags;
• mounds and bumps;
• other small debris.

Arrangement

There will probably also be a lot of wood elements on your site, this is a very serious moment, since all this wood and parts from it must be carefully polished, and ideally they should be covered with a non-toxic varnish. So they will look fresh and pleasant, and most importantly, this procedure helps to eliminate the risk of a splinter or any other undesirable consequences.

Next, you need to take into account the fact that when creating a platform and installing a swing, metal fasteners are used, because you cannot do without metal in such a structure. This metal must be especially high quality and very durable. It must be sure to hold all the details together. When erecting such a platform, in no case should you save on such trifles, since during the game, the health of children will be supported precisely on such metal suspensions, and the more reliable they are, the more reliable the protection for their own health.

After installing metal or any other parts, you need to remember to check them all at least every six months. Any tool, any mechanism has a tendency to wear out, no matter how strong and reliable it is. You have to change, and, if possible, lubricate and “take care” of all these capricious materials.

After the final marking and cleaning of the territory, when everything is already firmly marked out and decided, you can finally think about what to equip the future corner of fun with. And here there are really many options, you can choose any kind of entertainment, and the child will like it, this is something new, and most importantly, its own, which will definitely bring pleasure. You can build a whole playground with your own hands.

Choosing components for the site

So that it doesn't occur to you to choose for the site, you should also think about the fact that for a start you can create the entire entourage of an entertainment site from ready-made objects. Here we will move on to the specifics, and immediately remember about the trampoline, the trampoline is really something that will make any kid rejoice and be distracted for a long time. And it, at a very affordable price, can be purchased on the market or in a specialized store, of any shape, size, and most importantly, quality.

In addition, a children's basketball hoop can be installed on the court, it can also easily arouse the interest of children, and they will gladly try to throw the ball provided to them there, while there is still no threat.

A trampoline and rings are certainly great, but this is where the entertainment and options for arrangement and choice are not finished yet, because we did not take into account the most obvious and acceptable option. We are talking about a pool, a children's pool, an inflatable one, of course. It can also be purchased ready-made, and it will also delight your children when they splash in it on a hot day and arrive in a good mood.

An excellent option that does not require a lot of time for installation and purchase is a tent, or a tent house, whatever you like, but the degree of comfort will not change from this. It will be a great addition to everything that is already on the playground.

Children's house

In childhood, we all loved, as children love, and now, start our own house, building it from pillows and blankets, save your children from such torment and set up a tent on a site full of fresh air, in which they will be happy to spend time and rest.

Just at the tent, or anywhere else on the site, there is an option to install some kind of small table and bench. Children could also relax with him, as well as adults who are watching the game at this time. A table will never be superfluous in such a place, a bench - all the more, after a long game, you just want everyone to sit down next to you and discuss something, or take a breath.

Well, and the last object that can be installed without assistance is a slide, ordinary, plastic, as is usually the case - a slide, a safe descent from which will bring children a lot of pleasure and laughter, and this is the main thing on the playground.

The advantage of all these things is mobility, since you do not have to spend time on installation, repairs and other little things, the object is simply installed, and the children will enjoy the game. All these elements are compact, fit perfectly into the size of the playground, and children will like it. The only thing to consider is how to properly arrange all these attractions and tents. After all, it will be illogical if the slide is located at the table and the children, rolling down, touch each other. And an even more logical way out is to think in advance which objects are worth installing and which ones are not needed at all, of course, all this must be discussed with the owners of the site themselves - the children.

Homemade buildings and installations

There are times when you want to modify or build something from the very beginning with your own hands. For example, make a sandbox, or any other of those objects that were given in the example above, to make to your taste. For such cases, you will already need explanations, advice, and, of course, drawings.

Sandbox

And again, the most popular thing that can be placed on the playground is the sandbox, which is undoubtedly loved by all children. There will be a lot of joy and benefit, and at the same time a very small amount of effort and material will be spent on its construction.

It is best to make a sandbox from planks or logs; there is also an option to use stumps, which may take root on the site and serve as an excellent original decor.

The following is an example of how to install a sandbox:

The installation begins with the fact that the ground is in place where it will be located sandbox, dug up to 30 centimeters and cover the bottom with pebbles or rubble - drainage material. The sandbox should also not be large, 150-200 centimeters are enough.

It is very important to make a kind of a canopy for the sandbox or just simply a cover so that animals do not penetrate into it at night and do not use it as a toilet, moreover, in case of rain, the sand will remain dry.

The same store-bought tent can be replaced with a homemade children's house. This is an excellent choice for a homemade construction, because every child wants to have his own territory, and such a cozy, modest house will fulfill the desire of any kid. Of course, you need to build it from wood. The frame will be just wooden, and it should be hung with a dense fabric.

Slide

The most suitable extension to the house would be a homemade slide. Great fun that will bring joy to any child. But this design is one of the most difficult. When installing a slide, you also need to remember many factors. The main thing, of course, will be the height, which should not exceed 3 meters in height, and if the children are very small, then the best option for them is 1.5 meters. The steps on the stairs should be as wide as possible, and preferably covered with something that will prevent children from sliding off them if the steps get wet, for example, during the rain.

We must not forget about the handrails, or handrails, which should be located throughout the entire staircase so that the child can hold on and not fall, and at the top it does not hurt to additionally enclose the slide with a handrail and make the area in front of the ramp more spacious.

The most difficult thing in this design is to install a ramp, which, of course, can be made of plywood, fastened in layers and varnished, but it will still not be as effective as buying which plastic descent and installing it to the prepared ladder.

Or you can make it even more interesting and buy a spiral ramp, which will bring even more pleasure than a straight descent. But the main thing is still to correctly execute the ladder and the platform on which the child will stand confidently.

Video instruction for making a wooden slide

Swing

In addition to the slide, the most ordinary swings, which bring us joy at any age, can become an excellent and fun entertainment. But now we need them exactly on the site, which we are building completely ourselves.

The first thing to do to install the swing is to choose a spacious place, because you need to take into account the deviation of the swing, and in both directions, as mentioned at the very beginning, at a distance of 2 meters behind and in front of the swing, it should be spacious and empty.

It is clear that a strong branch on some tree on, or at least close to, the site is best suited for this purpose. It will be easy to attach rope swingthat can easily withstand the kids.

We will design the swing ourselves. For this we need the following materials:

• seating board or boards;
• two hooks or any carabiners;
• strong cable (rope).

If there is no wood, then you can use homemade mounts. In order to build such a frame, we need:

1. Two racks made of wood, thicker, 3 meters long.
2. A cross member of the same diameter, 1.5 meters long.

As a result, the construction will look like this:

Probably, we have described almost all models of objects and entertainment that you can fit on the playground with your own hands. Purchased houses, homemade from wood, slides and sandboxes, swings and basketball hoops. All this can be made by yourself or purchased in a special store, and, it would seem, what else can be placed and added to this list.

Sports wall

And an excellent solution would be a climbing wall for children, along which they will climb with pleasure, try, and enjoy the process. The most important thing is that such a wall, in addition to joy, brings children great benefits, it develops them physically, improves coordination and dexterity, but for this you need to correctly install such a wall.

First, you need to prepare hooks that will be attached to the wall with screws or nails. They can be made from whatever comes to hand, but they should be comfortable, you can also buy them in a specialized store, but if we design everything ourselves, then we can use plaster, which can be mixed with quartz sand for strength. This mixture is easy to shape, and we can make any hold that we want.

Then it is worth fixing them in a random or more or less planned order on our wall, it can be made of wood, but it will take a lot of time, and this method will be impractical, it is easier to fix ready-made hooks on a real tree in the garden, along which children can climb. Or attach them to the wall of the house, but not too many and high, so that reaching a certain level, the children could not climb further and descend.

It is important to choose the right surface on which they will land, it should be something soft, so that in the event of any fall or unintended fall, the children do not hurt themselves anything, even if the height is small, the child should not be scared, but should be confident in your actions.

Here we have such a children's play complex for the dacha. This article comes to an end, but now you know how you can conceive and make a playground in the country with your own hands. Have an idea of ​​what kind of entertainment you can prepare for children, and most importantly, how to make it easier and more profitable. We hope the kids will be satisfied and will definitely thank you for the wonderful site.