Three Good Reasons to give your Play Equipment a Winter Clean.

As we head into the colder months, many of you will be turning your attention to winter projects. If you manage or maintain outdoor play areas, it’s the perfect time to think about giving your equipment some TLC before the harsh winter weather sets in. If you’ve noticed your play equipment looking a little green and tired - especially if it’s located near tree canopies - it’s probably time to give it a good winter clean. This year’s weather has been particularly wet, and the combination of dampness, lack of sunlight, and warm temperatures has created ideal conditions for algae,…

Making winter work for you

We’re already mapping out our winter projects to ensure that everyone’s deadlines are met for 2025. Last year’s wet winter really did take its toll. Deadlines were pushed back because sodden sites made it impossible to carry out groundworks. We REALLY dislike missing deadlines. One of my favourite sayings is, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you always get what you’ve always got.” – Henry Ford. So, to avoid the same thing happening this year, we’re encouraging you to get your winter work booked now and started sooner. That way, your deadlines will be met, and your play…

All’s well at Pennywell.

Pennywell Farms new play area is proving to be a real hit. "We are so thrilled with the new Adventure play area! It is proving a real hit with our visitors! The craftsmanship & care taken in every detail is evident & the quality of the finish further affirms the decision to work with the Outdoor Play People on such a pivotal project. Although it would be fair to say the project faced its fair share of challenges, the determination and persistence in tackling these was a real testament to you and the team. Your positivity & professionalism has been…

‘Hamming it up’ on Sidmouth sea front

Existing Play Area has a total make over Sidmouth Town Council approached Outdoor Play People to overhaul their existing play area. Cathy & Town Clerk, Chris Holland along with Councillors, worked together to create a fabulous new play area for the popular Ham Play Area near Sidmouth's sea front. We have so many lovely comments & feedback regarding this play area. From all ages & abilities. The Play Area includes Large Play Ship, Large Tower Play Frame with 360 degree Spiral Tube Slide, Cableway, Birds Nest Swing, All ability Swing, Toddler Swings, Toddler Tower Play Frame, Giant Sand Pit, Snake…

Lorry Slide for Cattle Country

Cattle Country Farm Park ordered Dougie Digger and Lorry Slide from our Vehicular Play Range to become part of 'Cattle Country Construction' in their new Sand Barn. Children love to imitate adults. They also love to build and to create. That's why our construction equipment is so popular. We worked with Cattle Country to find the best way to present their branding on this piece of play equipment. When you work with Outdoor Play People, we go above and beyond to ensure you are really pleased with your equipment and how it looks. Katie from Cattle Country sent their logo…

Inclusive Play – Play for all at Penlee Park

Penlee Park new inclusive play area Inclusive play was top of the wish list for Penzance Town Council when they asked Outdoor Play People to design & quote to revamp Penlee Parks Junior Play Area. Armed with a budget figure and a design brief we set to work on creating a play area that would make the most of the natural terrain. We also wanted it to settle in and be in keeping with the natural look of Penlee Park. (Its a beautiful Park). It was important to ensure that most of the design was accessible to wheelchair users and…