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All Weather Outdoor Play Solutions for Schools

It has never been more important to encourage children to get outdoors and play. Increased screen time and sedentary lifestyles can negatively impact children’s physical health, mental wellbeing and social development. Creating all weather playgrounds is one of the most effective ways for schools to encourage outdoor activity throughout the school year. Furthermore an all-weather playground provides pupils with a safe, engaging environment where they can stay active, learn outdoors and enjoy play whatever the season.

What is an All-Weather Playground?

An all-weather playground is a purpose-designed outdoor play space that remains safe, accessible and enjoyable throughout the year. By combining weather-resistant playground equipment, safety surfacing, outdoor classrooms & shelters, schools can ensure children continue to benefit from outdoor play in sunshine, rain and colder weather.

An effective all-weather playground encourages physical activity, imaginative play and outdoor learning every day of the school year, helping schools make the most of their outdoor environment.

All Weather Playground Shelters

Shelters are an effective solution to creating an all-weather playground. Whether you’re looking for shade during summer or protection from wind and rain during winter, our range of playground shelters provides flexible outdoor spaces for learning, socialising and play.

Summer Protection

Our Sailaway Canopies, Wooden Pergolas and Free Flow Shelters provide protection and shade, allowing children to safely enjoy outdoor spaces during warmer months. They create comfortable areas where children can socialise during break times, take part in outdoor lessons, enjoy play activities and stay protected from direct sunlight. By adding shaded spaces to your all-weather playground, schools can maximise the use of their outdoor areas throughout the summer.

Winter Protection

Outdoor play shouldn’t stop when the weather changes. Our All-Weather Canopies, Wooden Pergolas and Free Flow Shelters keep children sheltered from rain and wind, allowing schools to continue outdoor learning and play during colder months.

These structures create protected areas where children can continue exploring, learning and using their imagination regardless of the season. As temperatures rise again, the same shelters provide welcome shade, making them a valuable year-round investment. Many of our shelters also provide enough space for outdoor furniture, including Surrey picnic tables, benches and additional moveable equipment, creating versatile outdoor environments suitable for children of all ages.

Outdoor Classrooms for Year-Round Learning

Outdoor classrooms are an increasingly popular addition to modern school playgrounds.

Our range of outdoor classrooms transforms outdoor environments into inspiring learning spaces by protecting children from the elements whilst encouraging active, hands-on education.

Each outdoor classroom can be customised with:

• Benches
• Mark making boards
• Side panels

An outdoor classroom is a fantastic way to maximise the value of your all-weather playground, encouraging lessons to take place outside throughout the year.

All Weather Playground Safety Surfacing

Quality playground surfacing is essential for creating a safe, durable and accessible all-weather playground.

We offer a range of impact-absorbing, safety compliant surfacing suitable for schools and playgrounds of all sizes. Our surfacing options are tested for critical fall heights beneath play equipment.

Wetpour Safety Surfacing

Wetpour is a rubber surface available in depths from 20mm to 140mm depending on the required fall height protection. It is durable, low maintenance and available in a wide choice of colours and graphics. Wetpour can be installed onto existing tarmac, concrete or prepared bases, making it a practical solution for busy school playgrounds.

Durabond Rubber Mulch

Durabond is an attractive, natural-looking rubber mulch. It provides excellent impact absorption while creating a softer, more natural appearance than traditional rubber surfacing. As a cost-effective, long-lasting solution available in a variety of colours, it is an ideal choice for schools looking to create a natural-looking all-weather playground.

Duralawn Grass Surfacing

Duralawn offers the natural appearance of real grass with the durability and low-maintenance benefits of artificial surfacing. Available with the option to incorporate colourful inlaid graphics, it’s an ideal choice for schools and nurseries looking to create engaging and educational outdoor spaces. Designed for year-round use, Duralawn provides a comfortable, attractive surface that stays green in all seasons without the upkeep required by natural grass.

Durable All Weather Playground Equipment

At Fawns, our playground equipment is manufactured using pressure-treated timber and durable HDPE panels. Built to withstand year-round use while maintaining its appearance and performance.

Our range includes climbing equipment, adventure trails, trim trails, play towers, educational play panels and inclusive play equipment. When combined with quality surfacing and protective shelters, our equipment helps schools create an engaging all-weather playground that children can enjoy whatever the weather.

Benefits of an All-Weather Playground for Schools

Investing in an all-weather playground helps schools maximise their outdoor space, reduce weather disruption to lessons and create inclusive environments. Making them a space where children can stay active throughout the year. This also means schools benefit from durable materials and low-maintenance surfacing that provide long-lasting outdoor facilities. As well as supporting learning, wellbeing and physical development.

How Fawns Can Help?

Whether you’re planning a brand-new all-weather playground or upgrading your existing outdoor play area, Fawns can help. From all-weather playground equipment to safety surfacing, our experienced team will help you create a playground.

Contact our team today to discuss your project.

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