Designing Truly Inclusive Playgrounds for All Children
Active Playground Equipment believes that creating inclusive play environments means going beyond the basic requirements of accessibility. It’s not just about meeting the minimum standards set by the ADA — it’s about designing inclusive playgrounds where every child, regardless of ability, can experience the joy of active outdoor play.
We build our playground equipment with both accessibility and play value in mind, ensuring that children of all developmental stages can play together, side by side. If you’re in the early stages of planning your play space, visit our Planning and Playground Design page.
Universal Design is at the heart of our approach. This gold standard ensures that every space and structure we create can be used by everyone—without the need for adaptation or separation. We combine Universal Design principles with inclusive thinking to build barrier-free playgrounds where children of all abilities can play without limits.
Research from Western University highlights that children with disabilities often engage in significantly less physical activity than their peers, missing out on the critical benefits of movement and play. This makes inclusive playground design not just a matter of equity, but of health and development as well.
When it’s time to bring your design to life, our expert installation team ensures your inclusive playground is built to last. Learn more about our CSA-compliant process on our Playground Installation page.
We go beyond accessibility because we value every child’s right to a fun, safe, and inclusive play experience. Our mission is simple: to create playgrounds that foster joy, friendship, and a sense of belonging, uniting children of all abilities across Canada.
We build our playground equipment with both accessibility and play value in mind, ensuring that children of all developmental stages can play together, side by side. If you’re in the early stages of planning your play space, visit our Planning and Playground Design page.
Universal Design is at the heart of our approach. This gold standard ensures that every space and structure we create can be used by everyone—without the need for adaptation or separation. We combine Universal Design principles with inclusive thinking to build barrier-free playgrounds where children of all abilities can play without limits.
Research from Western University highlights that children with disabilities often engage in significantly less physical activity than their peers, missing out on the critical benefits of movement and play. This makes inclusive playground design not just a matter of equity, but of health and development as well.
When it’s time to bring your design to life, our expert installation team ensures your inclusive playground is built to last. Learn more about our CSA-compliant process on our Playground Installation page.
We go beyond accessibility because we value every child’s right to a fun, safe, and inclusive play experience. Our mission is simple: to create playgrounds that foster joy, friendship, and a sense of belonging, uniting children of all abilities across Canada.