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Barton Hill Play Area Inspection Checklist

by Adam Dodson, from the Community

This play area inspection checklist helps park and facilities teams evaluate outdoor fitness equipment, swings, slides, table tennis units, MUGA, safety surfacing, bins, benches, and skatepark features. Inspectors assess condition and cleanliness, assign STC risk scores, attach photos, and escalate high-risk findings for immediate action. Use it to standardize playground and public space audits, document defects, and keep community areas safe and compliant.

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Play Area Inspection - Version 6.
A detailed playground inspection checklist designed for thorough safety assessments of play areas and equipment. The guide covers twelve key inspection areas including site access, ancillary items, surfacing conditions, and various play equipment types such as swings, slides, rotating items, and climbing structures. Each section provides specific checkpoints for structural integrity, maintenance requirements, and safety compliance. The checklist ensures comprehensive evaluation of playground safety features, from basic site conditions to complex equipment specifications, helping maintain safe play environments for children. Includes detailed inspection points for surfacing materials, equipment functionality, and structural stability, making it an essential tool for playground maintenance professionals and safety inspectors.
by Duncan Gilchrist, from the Community
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Play Area Inspection Checklist Version 5
Use this Version 5 Play Area Inspection checklist to assess the safety and condition of public and school playgrounds. It guides inspectors through site access, signage, fencing, surfacing such as tarmac, tiles, wet pour, sand and bark, and equipment including swings, slides, rotating and rocking items, climbing frames, multi play units, aerial runways, and games areas. Check for corrosion, secure fixings, trip hazards, adequate surfacing depth, cleanliness, accessibility, and wear. Includes sections for photos, contractor notes, and sign off to document findings and corrective actions.
by Duncan Gilchrist, from the Community
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Play Area Inspection at Linney Riverside Park
This play area inspection checklist is designed for routine checks at Linney Riverside Park and similar playgrounds. It guides teams through site accessibility, notices, fencing and gates, seating, litter bins, cleanliness, and surfacing. Inspect specific equipment including swings, slides, carousels, climbing frames, natural play features, and cableways, noting wear, fixings, clearances, and hazards. Record comments, upload photos, flag defects, and assign corrective actions to keep the play area safe and well maintained.
by Kate Adams, from the Community
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Play Area Inspection Checklist Version 4
Use this Play Area Inspection checklist to evaluate siting and access, ancillary items, and safety surfacing including wet pour, tiles, and sand or bark. Inspect swings, slides, rotating and rocking items, climbing and agility structures, multi-play units, aerial runways, balance beams, play houses, and multi use games areas. Record defects, add images, and capture inspector details and sign off to maintain safe, compliant playgrounds.
by Duncan Gilchrist, from the Community
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Play Area Inspection - Version 6.

A detailed playground inspection checklist designed for thorough safety assessments of play areas and equipment. The guide covers twelve key inspection areas including site access, ancillary items, surfacing conditions, and various play equipment types such as swings, slides, rotating items, and climbing structures. Each section provides specific checkpoints for structural integrity, maintenance requirements, and safety compliance. The checklist ensures comprehensive evaluation of playground safety features, from basic site conditions to complex equipment specifications, helping maintain safe play environments for children. Includes detailed inspection points for surfacing materials, equipment functionality, and structural stability, making it an essential tool for playground maintenance professionals and safety inspectors.

by Duncan Gilchrist, from the Community

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Play Area Inspection Checklist Version 5

Use this Version 5 Play Area Inspection checklist to assess the safety and condition of public and school playgrounds. It guides inspectors through site access, signage, fencing, surfacing such as tarmac, tiles, wet pour, sand and bark, and equipment including swings, slides, rotating and rocking items, climbing frames, multi play units, aerial runways, and games areas. Check for corrosion, secure fixings, trip hazards, adequate surfacing depth, cleanliness, accessibility, and wear. Includes sections for photos, contractor notes, and sign off to document findings and corrective actions.

by Duncan Gilchrist, from the Community

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Play Area Inspection at Linney Riverside Park

This play area inspection checklist is designed for routine checks at Linney Riverside Park and similar playgrounds. It guides teams through site accessibility, notices, fencing and gates, seating, litter bins, cleanliness, and surfacing. Inspect specific equipment including swings, slides, carousels, climbing frames, natural play features, and cableways, noting wear, fixings, clearances, and hazards. Record comments, upload photos, flag defects, and assign corrective actions to keep the play area safe and well maintained.

by Kate Adams, from the Community

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Play Area Inspection Checklist Version 4

Use this Play Area Inspection checklist to evaluate siting and access, ancillary items, and safety surfacing including wet pour, tiles, and sand or bark. Inspect swings, slides, rotating and rocking items, climbing and agility structures, multi-play units, aerial runways, balance beams, play houses, and multi use games areas. Record defects, add images, and capture inspector details and sign off to maintain safe, compliant playgrounds.

by Duncan Gilchrist, from the Community

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Barton Hill Play Area Inspection Checklist

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