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Inclusive Playgrounds
Foundations
Inclusive Playground Design Guide Accessible Playground Design Checklist Inclusive Play Beyond Equipment Accessible Playgrounds in Practice The Hidden Problem with Playground Tendering
Equipment
Community Access Equipment Inclusive Playground Equipment Wheelchair Accessible Swings Wheelchair Accessible Seesaws Sensory Play Equipment Vibration & Movement Play
Surfacing & Layout
Accessible Playground Surfaces Playground Surfacing Costs Wheelchair Ramp Gradients Lips, Edges & Level Changes
Real-World Insight
Community Voices Real-World Accessibility Failures Beyond the Edge See the Why Security Fencing Elopement Behavior Safety Near Water
Access & Infrastructure
Parking & Arrival
Mobility Parking Design Guide Wheelchair Van Hoist Safety Left-Side Access in New Zealand Common Parking Design Mistakes
Paths & Movement
Pathway Width & Layout Access Aisles Explained Kerbs, Lips & Surface Transitions Powerchair Access Design
Facilities
Accessible Toilets Accessible Toilet Design Guide Changing Places Toilets Drinking Fountains & Water Access
Supporting Infrastructure
Accessible Seating & Rest Areas Shade, Shelter & Weather Protection Lighting & Safety Security Fencing Accessible BBQ & Picnic Areas
User Needs
Mobility
Manual Wheelchair Access Design Powered Wheelchairs Powerchair Turning Circles
Sensory & Communication
Designing for Blind Users Designing for Low Vision Users Braille & Tactile Signage Designing for Deaf Users Designing for Hard of Hearing Users
Cognitive & Social
Visual Communication in Play Spaces ADHD and Play Environments Inclusive Social Play Without Sound Sensory-Friendly Spaces Autism-Friendly Playground Design Elopement Behavior
People & Experience
Designing for Independence from Lived Experience Carer & Family Needs Orientation & Navigation Design Inclusive Wayfinding & Signage
Councils & Planning
Getting Started
Park Development Request Questions Councils Should Ask What to Ask Playground Suppliers
Budget & Procurement
Comparing Supplier Quotes Playground Cost Considerations Why Inclusive Equipment Costs More
Strategy & Policy
NZ Accessibility Standards UNCRPD & Accessibility Te Tiriti & Inclusive Design
Long-Term Thinking
Maintenance & Lifecycle Accessibility Designing for Real-World Use
Resources
Tools
Downloadable Checklists Design Guides Council Resources
Knowledge
Case Studies Research & Evidence
Network
Children with Disability NZ Network
Support
Sponsor Us Sponsorship Tiers Donate Contact

Part of the Children with Disability NZ network:

Accessible Playgrounds NZ helps families find inclusive playgrounds
Inclusive Playground Equipment NZ helps councils, schools and communities design better ones

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Resources

Access

Powered Wheelchairs
Powerchair Turning Circles
Manual Wheelchair Access Design
Wheelchair Ramp Gradients
Castors, Lips and Edges Trap Users

Movement

Outdoor Access Routes
Hardstand and Manoeuvring Space
Why Small Wheels Get Trapped
Surface Transitions for Wheelchairs

Vehicle Access

Wheelchair Van Hoist Safety
Left-Side Access in New Zealand
Why Flat Ground Matters
Mobility Transport Drop-Off Design

Core

Design Guide
What Is Inclusive Playground Design
Universal Design vs Inclusive Design
Designing for Independence
All Ages and Abilities

Planning

Playground Design Checklist
Get a Quote
Playground Equipment Designs
Playground Fencing

Surfaces

Playground Surfaces
NZ Accessibility Guidance
Standards and Building Code
Surfacing Costs Comparison

Sensory

Indoor Sensory Room Design Guide
Outdoor Sensory Play Design
Multi-Sensory Play Environments
Autism-Friendly Playground Design
ADHD and Play Environments

Blind & Low Vision

Blind & Low Vision

Designing for Blind Users
Designing for Low Vision Users
High Contrast and Colour Use
Orientation and Navigation Design
Braille and Tactile Signage

Deaf & Hearing

Designing for Deaf Users
Designing for Hard of Hearing Users
Visual Communication in Play Spaces
Inclusive Social Play Without Sound
Vibration and Movement Play

Parking

Parking for Powerchair Users
Why Flat Ground Matters
Left-Side Access in New Zealand
Kerbs, Lips and Surface Transitions
Mobility Parking Dimensions
Access Aisles Explained

Resources

True Inclusion
Accessible Playgrounds in Practice
Common Mistakes
Questions Councils Should Ask
Community Voices
Downloadable Checklists

Suppliers

Playco Inclusive Play Equipment
What to Ask Playground Suppliers
Comparing Supplier Quotes

Sponsor Us

Take a Survey
Our Sponsors
Sponsorship Tiers
CWD Network
Donate

Resources

Get In Touch!

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Inclusive Playground Equipment

Part of the Children with Disability NZ network:

Accessible Playgrounds NZ helps families find inclusive playgrounds
Inclusive Playground Equipment NZ helps councils, schools and communities design better ones

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