Playground Sets by Age
Discover our Playground Sets by Age, designed to provide safe, engaging, and age-appropriate play for toddlers, preschoolers, schoolchildren, and park-goers. Each playground set is built from durable, commercial-grade materials and engineered to meet ASTM1487-17 safety standards, ensuring years of reliable use in schools, parks, and community spaces. Playground sets play a vital role in encouraging active, healthy lifestyles, supporting social interaction, and sparking imagination. Age-specific designs create environments where children can explore confidently, whether they are taking their first steps into play or testing their skills on challenging climbers and slides.
Safety and Compliance Standards
Safety is the foundation of every commercial playground set, and all equipment is engineered to meet strict industry guidelines. ASTM1487-17 compliance, combined with durable materials like powder-coated steel and UV-stable plastics, ensures long-term performance. With expert installation and proper surfacing, your playground set will provide safe enjoyment for years to come.
Fall Height Recommendations and Age Appropriateness
Fall height guidelines are an important consideration when selecting playground sets, ensuring equipment matches the abilities and safety needs of different age groups. While ASTM1487-17 sets broad safety compliance standards, the CPSC provides more specific recommendations on play surface heights and restrictions by age range.
Toddlers (6–23 months): Equipment should be kept low to the ground, with play surfaces generally not exceeding 32 inches in height. Platforms, ramps, and small slides should provide safe exploration at an accessible level.
Preschoolers (2–5 years): Recommended maximum heights for climbing equipment and platforms fall between 4 and 5 feet. Certain equipment is restricted at this age, such as spiral slides with more than 360° rotation and overhead climbers taller than 60 inches.
School-Age Children (5–12 years): Playground equipment for older children may include higher platforms, with fall heights up to 8 feet being a common guideline. This age group can safely engage with more advanced features like tall slides, climbing walls, and overhead components.
By considering fall height recommendations alongside CPSC equipment restrictions, communities can select playground sets that balance challenge with safety. Matching equipment to each age group ensures children play within safe limits while still enjoying age-appropriate excitement.
Types of Commercial Playground Sets
Choosing the right playground set depends on the ages of the children it will serve, with each design offering unique developmental benefits:
Commercial Toddler Playground Equipment (Ages 6–24 Months) – With low platforms and interactive panels, toddler sets offer safe exploration for the youngest users.
Preschool Playground Sets (Ages 2–5) – Built with short slides, climbers, and imaginative play features that encourage early development.
Playground Equipment for Schools (Ages 2–12) – Versatile structures designed to serve a wide range of ages with multiple play options.
Commercial Park Playground Equipment (Ages 5–12) – Larger sets with taller slides and more advanced climbers that keep older children active and challenged.
Choosing the Right Playground Set
Every play environment is different, and choosing the right playground set starts with understanding your space, budget, and the age groups you serve. Whether you’re outfitting a daycare, school, or community park, selecting the proper set will maximize safety and enjoyment. With the right choice, your playground becomes a trusted gathering place that enriches the community.
Why Buy Playground Sets from Furniture Leisure?
Furniture Leisure is a trusted provider of commercial playground sets, offering durable equipment and expert guidance tailored to your project. From quick-ship options to long warranties, our playground sets are backed by professional support and ASTM1487-17 compliance. When you choose Furniture Leisure, you’re investing in a playground partner that delivers lasting quality, outstanding service, and safe play for every age.
