playground assessment

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH – CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

created by Samantha Dodson and Devyn Schwab

Assessment information based upon the Handbook for Public Playground Safety

Published by U.S. Consumer Safety Commission

About the Playground

The Child Development Center is who runs the playground.

Playground is geared towards ages 2-5. This is a private playground only used by

First Baptist Church.

Playground

Pictures of the playground

Aerial sketch of playground

Aerial view

Surfacing

• medium gravel

• 5+ inches deep

Surfacing

• foreign objects/debris

General hazards

No points or edges No protrusions or projections No potential clothing

entanglements

Damaged protective caps Pinch points Tripping hazards

•Good •Bad

Deterioration of the Equipment

securely anchored rust splinters broken protective barriers

Good Bad

Security of Hardware

• worn fastening devices and swing hangers

Drainage

• Water drains into playground

Leaded Paint

no visible paint chip accumulation

paint chipping, cracking, peeling

Good Bad

General Upkeep of Playgrounds

• tree branches

• no trash receptacles

Accessibility to the Disable

Play area itself, not accessible.

Grass area – accessible.

Large play area Equipment’s

height safe Surfacing

Drainage Lots of debris Equipment worn

Strengths Weaknesses

Suggestions for Improvement Level ground around play area. New seatbelt fasteners. Pick up foreign objects. Place trash cans outside. Drain water away from play area.

Samantha Dodson and Devyn Schwab

Thank you First Baptist!

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