Public Playground Safety Checklist

• Playground Surfaces
  Are there at least 12 inches of safe surface (wood chips, mulch, sand or mats) around playground equipment?
  Do safe surfaces reach at least 6 feet in all directions?



• Structure Spacing
  Are play structures that are more than 30 inches high at least 9 feet apart?
  Are the openings in guardrails or between ladder rungs no less than 3.5 or more than 9 inches apart?



• Dangerous Hardware
  Are there open “S” hooks, bolt ends that stick out, or sharp points or edges on equipment?



• Tripping Hazards
  Are there exposed concrete footings, tree stumps, and rocks that could cause tripping?



• Falling Hazards
  Do platforms, steps, and ramps have guardrails to prevent falls?