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Playground Inspection Checklist

Playground inspections keep parks available and functioning. Children don't lose out on recreation experiences because of unusable or broken equipment. Also, addressing hazardous conditions found during inspections prevent injuries from falls, entanglement, entrapment, and more. Inspections also increase the public's sense of security. Parks with litter and graffiti can make a visitor feel unsafe or uneasy. By regularly checking and addressing vandalism or littering, parks are cleaner and less likely to have graffiti.
Birchwood Lodge
09/02/2023

Playground Inspection Checklist

Playground inspections keep parks available and functioning. Children don't lose out on recreation experiences because of unusable or broken equipment. Also, addressing hazardous conditions found during inspections prevent injuries from falls, entanglement, entrapment, and more. Inspections also increase the public's sense of security. Parks with litter and graffiti can make a visitor feel unsafe or uneasy. By regularly checking and addressing vandalism or littering, parks are cleaner and less likely to have graffiti.

    Are the playground rules clearly posted?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the area clear of trash or debris?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do the fall zones extend at least six feet beyond each piece of playground equipment?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Does the ground surface have a protective covering of at least 12 inches of wood chip, mulch, sand, or pea gravel, or are there mats made of safety-tested rubber-like material?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the anchors that hold down the equipment secure and unimpaired?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there any exposed hardware such as open "s" hooks, protruding screws, bolts, etc.?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there spaces that could trip children, such as openings in guardrails or between ladder rungs, measuring more than 3.5 inches or less than 9 inches?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there any exposed or sharp edges?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there any plants, trees, etc., that are encroaching into the playground?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the chains and hanging items secure and unimpaired?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the guardrails and fall protection items secure and clear?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there any standing water?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is any piece of equipment corroded?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the playground equipment clean and clear?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there any vandalism or graffiti?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there any people, vehicles, etc. nearby that are out of the ordinary?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there any unresolved items left from previous inspection?

Source: Birchwood Lodge (Community Member)

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