Essentials Play Systems

All children deserve safe, engaging spaces to develop the skills they need to lead happy, healthy lives. Our Essentials playground equipment is designed to create just that – outdoor play spaces that stimulate critical thinking, boost physical strength, and nurture social-emotional growth.

When you choose one of our Essentials play systems, you can expect a range of sizes, colors, and budget-friendly options – all with the same KOMPAN quality and durability you know and trust. Whether you’re seeking a space-efficient design with BIG play value for school-aged children, a solution with lower fall heights that lets preschoolers’ imaginations soar, or a combination of both, our Essentials line is sure to have the perfect offering for you.

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When you choose one of our Essentials play systems, you get a solution with varied play elements to accommodate your specific setting and intended user group, but you also get so much more, including:

1. Play Value for All – Guaranteed: Since the 1980s, the KOMPAN Play Institute has merged cutting-edge research in child development with hands-on testing, ensuring our designs inspire and engage children of all ages and abilities. Our design philosophy is: everyone should feel included.

2. Space- and Budget-Friendly Designs: Essentials offerings are available in an assortment of footprints, colors, and budgets, all with the same KOMPAN quality and play value. No matter what size playground or budget you are working with, we can accommodate you.

3. Greener and Durable Materials: We use materials that feature a significantly reduced carbon footprint and durability backed by our industry-leading warranties. Our HDPE EcoCoreTM colored panels are made from >95% post-consumer recycled waste.

4. Easy, Quick Installation and Low Maintenance Cost: Efficient footprints and straightforward designs make our Essentials play systems simple to install. The structural integrity and appeal of these sites can be maintained with ease, ensuring users get as many hours of joy as possible.

5. Safety Compliance: The safety of a playground is a shared responsibility but a good place to start is by using playground equipment that meets safety standards and guidelines. Essentials structures meet the standards and regulations of ASTM, IPEMA, and ADA.

6. Industry-Leading Warranties: Our warranties are among the best in the industry. With a lifetime warranty on hot dip galvanized parts, stainless steel parts, EcoCoreTM panels, and other high-density polyethylene (HDPE) parts, you can trust the quality and durability of our Essentials play systems.