Play Systems

A commercial playground set is a large pre-built outdoor playground structure for children to play on and around. Commercial Playground Sets or Play Systems define a playground. The central focal points of attraction are size, character, and individuality. Diverse in design, exacting in target group age, the ideas and concepts mirror the play environments required to entertain toddlers right through to teens. From the clean and uncomplicated Simply Play Towers to the twisty Elements™, to bold Castles and Ships, right up to the futuristic BLOQX™ and Galaxy™, each of the preconfigured Playground Systems is a statement of fun.  

Our Play Systems range includes multifunctional playground equipment that can take many shapes and purposes, and many children can play on them simultaneously. In most cases, these products will act as a focal point in the playground, tying all other equipment together and attracting many children to interact, socialise and play together. 

Click to explore the Play Systems that will best capture attention and hearts in your playground. 

Benefits of Our Playground Sets 

Of all the questions surrounding the values and attributes of playgrounds, none is more pertinent than what they do for a child's development. Play may seem an innocent pastime, but it is vital for building communication and motor skills and teaching children to share and strive for achievement. 

A large playground unit also introduces lots of play value and different play activities that enable exploring and playing on the structure for hours and hours.  

Each play system caters to several cognitive, social-emotional, creative, and physical benefits depending on the specific play activities and age group. 

How to Choose the Right Playground Set

KOMPAN offers various playground systems to suit any setting, customer, user demographic and budget. Each range is manufactured with a combination of play elements, values, and materials to cater to a specific theme, user group or aesthetic. Here are some factors to consider when choosing a commercial playground to ensure usability, playability, and stability for your intended users.

• Age-group: Considering who your users are is imperative, as different age groups have different needs and behaviours. You can also find play structures that are differentiated at a specific age group within the specific range.

• Inclusivity: A genuinely inclusive playground is one that creates an accessible and engaging world for all children with all abilities. As a rule of thumb, that means choosing a playground structure with relevant elevated play activities with accessibility via, e.g., ramp or ground level activities with a thrill factor, e.g., speed. Consider a play system with sensory play variation and variation in play functions, such as options for solitary play and social play and play from all sides.

• Playground area: As mentioned, a commercial play system is great for confined areas, but always have the size of your designated play area in mind. We are more than willing to help you decide which large play structure is suitable for your area upfront in an on-site consultation or a discovery call.

• Purpose: Considering the purpose is also key. Playground structures have a recommended play capacity meaning how many children can play on the structure simultaneously. For example, as a rule of thumb, schoolyards need playground equipment with a high play capacity; in this case, you should also consider if the play systems are for the younger kids in the school or the older ones.

• Budget: Often we find that a simple consultation with one of our play consultants benefits your playground project. Many of our customers have brilliant ideas. And we can help you get the most out of the scope of your playground with a free consultation where we align budget and customisation options to ensure your dream playground is realised in the best way possible.