Playground Observation

Item

Yes

No

N/A

Comments

Children can easily be viewed on equipment

Children can be viewed in crawl spaces

Rules are posted regarding expected behavior

Item

Yes

No

N/A

Comments

Playgrounds have separate areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12

Platforms have appropriate guardrails

Platforms allow change of directions to get on/off structure

Signage indicating age group for equipment provided

Equipment design prevents climbing outside the structure

Supporting structure prevents climbing on it

Item

Yes

No

N/A

Comments

Suitable surfacing materials provided

Height of all equipment is 8 feet or lower

Appropriate depth of loose-fill provided

Six-foot use zone has appropriate surfacing

Concrete footings are covered

Surface free of foreign objects

Item

Yes

No

N/A

Comments

Equipment is free of noticeable gaps

Equipment is free of head entrapments

Equipment is free of broken parts

Equipment is free of missing parts

Equipment is free of protruding bolts

Equipment is free of splinters

Equipment is free of rust

Equipment is free of cracks/holes

Item

Yes

No

N/A

Comments

Overall design encourages open-ended play.

Shady areas are provided

Places to sit are provided (i.e., picnic table)

The surfaces are varied.

There is fencing and or gating for security

Source of fresh water for drinking and handwashing

There are bathrooms available

There are trash receptacles

There is adequate lighting