How we support Schools to build playgrounds

At Playground Centre, we know learning and play go hand in hand.

We work with schools from K-12 and early learning centres across New Zealand and around the world to brighten children’s worlds through play, and boost development and education outcomes.

Our playgrounds and outdoor classrooms are tailored to meet the unique needs of your school, ensuring children get the most out of every playtime and you get the best value for your investment.

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Give your school and your students a playful advantage

Maximising the potential of your play spaces helps your school standout and your students thrive.

For us, every school playground project is a collaboration with school leadership, educators, parents and students to design and build a playground that matches your school’s values and goals. Our solutions are backed by the latest research into the cognitive, physical, emotional and social benefits of play. It’s the pedagogy of play!

Serious fun:

Behind the drawcard of irresistible fun, every piece of equipment has targeted health and developmental benefits.

Fit for learning:

Solutions that pay off in the classroom, with links to better concentration, self-esteem and academic performance.

Safe spaces:

Quality equipment built to international safety standards, offering inclusive play options and age-appropriate challenges.

End-to-end ease:

Full design and manufacturing services to help you engage stakeholders and guide you through every step.

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Future-focused fun (and learning)

The greatest gift we can give our children is to help them form healthy habits that set them up for life. Nurture a commitment to the environment through nature play and sustainably made play and fitness equipment. Or tap into innovative electronic play products to engage the tech generation in active play.

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Best in class playground planning resources

Playground specialists with over 30 years’ experience, we’ve learned a thing or two about what’s involved in helping a school upgrade an existing playground or create a new play space. We share this knowledge with you in our free School Playground Planning Pack and and funding and grant guides.

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Project inspiration for Schools

One School Global- Maryborough Campus | Maryborough, Queensland, Australia

Sunbury College | Sunbury, Australia

Hutt Intermediate School | Wellington, New Zealand

Merrin School | Christchurch, New Zealand

Orewa Primary School | Auckland, New Zealand

Two Rocks Primary School | Perth, Australia

Wellesley College | Wellington, New Zealand

Santa Sophia Catholic College | Box Hill, Australia

Herne Hill School | South London, United Kingdom

Te Kura O Take Karara School | Wanaka, New Zealand

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Answers to common questions to get you started

I’m building a playground, where do I start?

One of the first and most important decisions you need to make is who you will work with to plan, design and build your playground. Involving a company who specialises in playground equipment and design, like Playground Centre, can have significant benefits. There are three main ways that we work with our clients:

Playground Design and Build Services – We partner with you to build your playground from concept to completion, including playground design, project planning, equipment design and selection and installation.
Playground Project Partner – We offer our expertise and experience to support you to build your playground, working in collaboration with you and your preferred suppliers. This could include a project manager, landscape architect, playground surfacing supplier or contractors you have chosen to prepare your site for the installation of play equipment.
Playground Equipment Provider – We support you to select playground equipment designed and manufactured to suit your playground design, needs and budget.

Talk to one of our expert playground design and build specialists today to find out how we can help you with your playground project.

Can you help me upgrade an existing playground?

Yes, absolutely! Playground Centre has loads of experience working with schools, Councils and communities to renew and revitalise existing playgrounds through the inclusion of additional playground equipment.

How do I get a quote for a playground?

We highly recommend setting up a time to chat to one of our friendly and experienced team of playground specialists about your playground project. This will enable you to provide us with a brief on your project requirements so that we can develop a proposal and cost estimate for you.

Take the next step and request a quote today.

Do you have inclusive playground equipment?

Yes. Playground Centre’s mission is to help people of every age, stage and ability to experience the pure joy of play while gaining all of the physical, social and emotional benefits. Our extensive range of inclusive and accessible play equipment makes this possible.

Our essential guide to inclusive play equipment, our All-Inclusive Fun Handbook includes research-backed insights and recommendations for selecting equipment that matches the diverse needs of playground users.

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Does your playground equipment meet safety standards?

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

Where is your playground equipment made?

Our world-class products are manufactured to the highest quality standards in our purpose-built facility in Wanganui, New Zealand.

We also partner with selected global leaders to source and supply the best play equipment from around the world.

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Is your playground equipment sustainably made?

Just like the clients and communities we serve, we are constantly striving to find new and innovative ways to make our world safer, healthier, cleaner, and greener now and into the future.

We offer a wide choice of high quality, durable play and fitness equipment made from sustainably sourced, recycled and recyclable materials. We’re focused on sustainability in our operations, too. From the materials we choose and the partners we work with to our ongoing development of more eco-friendly packaging solutions, we’re constantly working to reduce our footprint across our supply chain.

Learn more about Playground Centre’s sustainability commitment.