A safe, accessible playground can include such equipment as overhead rings or bars, bridges, slides, swings, and sandboxes. Overhead rings and bars need to be low enough so a child can reach them from a wheelchair or scooter. Bridges , like ramps, need to be wide enough for wheelchairs and scooters and provide rails and hand holds. Swings should provide adequate body support. Sandboxes can be elevated so children in wheelchairs and scooters can roll up to them.
Some companies also offer special, wheelchair-accessible digging tools for sandbox play.
General safety precautions Fences with a gate should surround the playground area if it is located near a street or parking lot. Clean, well maintained play areas are important for safety. Picking up scattered garbage and debris not only reduces the chance of tripping and injury, but also keeps the playground attractive. Supervision should always be provided for children during play. If your playground is not accessible Parents and communities throughout the country have joined together to raise money and build accessible playgrounds.