It’s no secret that children thrive in engaging and stimulating environments. That’s why a playground is the perfect place to provide fun, exciting, and imaginative play – all extremely important things for a child’s development.
If you’re looking for school playground ideas, then you’re in the right place! In this guide, we will showcase five of our favourite playground canopies, explain what benefits they have on pupils, and provide a real-life case study that puts our canopies to good use.
Looking for a new outdoor canopy? Here at A&S Landscape, we are passionate about providing practical and sleek-looking outdoor canopies, perfect for a range of sectors such as senior schools or hospitality businesses.
In the meantime, keep reading to explore some of our innovative school playground ideas!
5 School Playground Ideas
As mentioned above, school playgrounds help students to grow into healthy young adults, from building valuable social skills to strengthening their practical learning.
You can provide extra support and excitement to any playground with one of our outdoor playground canopies. Luckily for you, we have five of our favourite playground canopies to show you below, each one with its own set of unique characteristics that are sure to wow pupils.
Let’s delve into some of our school playground ideas!
Starry-Eyed Shade Sails
For added character, colour, and dimension, consider one of our fabulous Shade Sails! This type of canopy is great at reducing harmful UV rays, meaning that pupils can enjoy their playground even during the hottest parts of the day.
Having a shade sail above a playground means that the equipment won’t get too hot and that children can still get outside even during the worst of weather conditions.
Wonderful Waves
If you’re after a canopy that looks funky and cool, pupils will love our Motiva Wave™ design. The ‘Wave’ is our monopitch or duopitch variant, with all the benefits of our standard designs but with a fresh and groovy look.
Visually appealing, this canopy is a great addition to any playground, as its curved roof design adds character as well as providing substantial shade. Choose from a variety of colours to add even more fun and enjoyment to your playground!
Top Tepee
For a bigger and bolder looking canopy, try out the Maxima Tepee™. This outdoor canopy is available in standard modular sizes from 3 metres stretching to a massive 15 metres!
These colourful canopies are manufactured in galvanised and PPC steel, boasting an integral gutter system and waterproof, UV resistant, and fire-retardant fabric. There is also the option to add side panels, making it a safe and grounded structure for pupils to play in.
Retractable Roofs
If you’re after a premium looking outdoors, consider our retractable canopies, made specifically for schools and businesses. Retractable canopies are an innovative and cost-effective solution for educational sectors, as they offer a fresh, vibrant environment that allows pupils to enjoy the outdoor space throughout the year.
The perfect way to create an inviting space, the retractable design means that staff and pupils can make the most of the stunning sunshine, whilst retracting it back to a roof when the weather is more dull.
Mono and Duo Design
The Motiva Mono™ is our monopitch (asymmetric) curved roof variant, meaning that one side of the roof is higher than the other. Made from a steel structure, you have the choice of a clear or opal roofing design.
Its curved roof adds a welcoming touch as well as providing optimum shade and protection from harsh weather conditions, perfect for encouraging pupils to get outside and enjoy themselves in the playground.
Or, for a more symmetrical look, you might be interested in our Motiva Duo™ design. This is our symmetric curved roof variant, where both sides of the canopy are at the same height, making them ideal for shading playgrounds and providing a fun yet safe outdoor learning environment.
Hear How a Playground Idea for This School Transformed Their Outdoor Area
Want to see one of our playground canopies in action? Let’s tell you about one of our happy clients who transformed their playground with one of our outdoor canopies.
Pembrey Primary School in Burry Port added an outdoor shade sail to their playground, providing children with a wide space to play under!
The primary school were looking to add a canopy to their playground which would allow children to have a wide, open area to play under whilst being protected from unpleasant weather. The school was attracted to the Maxima Sail™ design and worked with our canopy consultants to see how this canopy could fit their space.
Read the full case study here.
Can’t Find a School Playground Design Idea You Like? Why Not Design Your Own!
We understand that finding a playground canopy can be difficult, especially if you have specific needs and requirements. That’s why at A&S Landscape, we are proud to offer completely bespoke canopy solutions.
There are multiple things to consider when designing your own canopy, such as:
- The size and shape of the buildings
- The intended application of the area
- The type of open space available
- The preferences of the client
For almost 50 years, we’ve helped countless clients design their own canopy solutions to enhance their outdoor spaces, allowing them to get the most out of their buildings and outdoor areas. We use high-quality materials and the latest construction methods so that each canopy is safe, practical, and durable for many years to come.
Invest in a Playground Canopy with A&S Landscape
Hopefully, you have found some inspirational school playground ideas from this guide. Playground canopies are a great way to encourage pupils to get outside, allowing them to exercise, learn, and play. Plus, they are practically sheltered from all types of weather!
Remember to get in contact with us for help and knowledge about all things canopy related. Our expert team are more than happy to get back to you. After all, it’s our simple, honest, on-time, quality service that builds our ever-growing list of satisfied clients. We’d be more than happy to include you.
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