What are playground markings?
Updated on: September 5, 2023
Outdoor play has an important role in children’s development so it’s essential playgrounds and play areas are welcoming spaces that children want to use. Playground markings are a popular contemporary way to make outdoor spaces appealing environments for young people.
Transforming play spaces with bright, colourful designs that last means the presence of thermoplastic playground markings can elevate outdoor areas, creating exciting, educational places for play.
Let’s take a closer look at what playground markings are and how they’re used.
What is a playground marking?
Playground markings are colourful designs that are installed on the ground of outdoor play spaces in schools, parks, nurseries, and other children’s play areas.
Playground markings feature educational designs to support children’s development in lots of different ways. Designs frequently incorporate national curriculum topics or provide floor markings to make it easy for children to play popular traditional or modern games.
Types of playground marking
We’re a leading playground marking company with a reputation for fun and innovative educational designs. Our collection of playground markings is huge, with markings to cover every curriculum topic, developmental area, and key stage.
At Fun & Active Playgrounds, we have markings for children of all ages, from early years to KS2 and KS4.
We work across the UK, providing playground markings for nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools, and other children’s settings.
The different types of playground markings we can install include:
- Maths playground markings
- Phonics playground markings
- Science playground markings
- Traditional games playground markings
- Sports court playground markings
- Fitness playground markings
- Geography playground markings
- EYFS roadway playground markings
- Activity trail playground markings
- Daily mile playground markings
- Bespoke playground markings
- and so much more! See our markings for yourself
Why are playground markings important?
Children’s play is about so much more than entertainment. As children move around the outdoor space and interact with peers, they’re building important development for every area of growth.
From cognitive development to motor skills, balance, creative thinking and social skills, children are constantly learning as they play.
High-quality playground markings are a great aid to play. Outdoor spaces that are uninspired won’t motivate children to move around, interact, think creatively, or explore the world around them.
When children have exciting areas for play, they’re encouraged to get active and supported to interact with peers and be imaginative.
At Fun & Active Playgrounds, we have a passion for playground markings that are both fun, innovative, and educational. When children are happy and having fun, they’re more likely to: interact with each other, engage in energetic activity, and be motivated to try new things.
A 2015 report by the UK Health Security Agency highlights the importance of both fun and inclusion in motivating children to be and stay active.
According to the NHS, children should be enjoying at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise every day so it’s important to us that the time children spend playing is positive and motivating.
By using inclusive contexts, such as national curriculum topics and traditional games, we ensure our playground markings will be enjoyed by all your children.
What is a thermoplastic playground marking?
Thermoplastic playground markings are the highest grade of playground markings on the market.
We create all of our playground markings in thermoplastic because thermoplastic markings offer superior performance.
From really vibrant colours that won’t fade to superb resistance in all weathers and fantastic durability, thermoplastic playground markings are unrivalled and last 10 times longer than traditional paint.
How are playground markings installed?
Playground markings are installed by a playground marking company. A top playground marking company will offer a full range of end-to end-services, covering everything from bespoke design to cleaning and installation.
How Installation Works:
Survey
When you order playground markings from us, we begin by surveying the area where you want to install the markings. This is a free, no-obligation survey which is completed virtually.
We will also carry out a detailed consultation with you.
Our in-house design team are highly experienced. Having worked with schools and children’s settings across the UK for over ten years, we can provide all the assistance you need to plan the perfect play space.
If you need other services, such as playground marking removal, we’ll include it in the quote.
Quote
Within a short time, we’ll send you a no-obligation quote which includes your design and our price match guarantee.
Our price match guarantee ensures you receive the best quote on the market. We’re so confident, we offer to match or beat a price if you can find a better genuine, like for like quote!
Installation
Once the design is finalised and the quote’s accepted, our in-house manufacturing team will get to work.
Delivering every part of the service in-house means we can ensure you receive the highest standard of service.
Our in-house installation team will arrive on a pre-agreed date that is convenient for you. Installation is quick and simple because we create the markings before we arrive, so installation involves the application of heat to fix the design to the ground.
Browse our huge collection of playground markings now and transform your play space today.
Jess Sparks
Jess is deeply committed to supporting our mission of positively impacting UK outdoor play environments to promote healthy lifestyles in children.
With a CIM Level 6 Diploma in Sustainable Marketing, Jess channels her passion for sustainability into her marketing role, using her skills to promote eco-conscious practices and raise awareness for our initiatives.
Jess’ experience within the industry is instrumental in driving engagement and supporting connections with those who require ultra-durable, high-grade playground markings both locally and internationally.
