FAQ

Grants are a great way to fund a new playground. Contact your Dakota Playground Representative for more information on how the grant process works. We can recommend grant opportunities for each state in our territory.

Planning the perfect community or school playground is easy when you have the right tools. Follow these five easy steps to create the ultimate playground for children in your community and beyond.

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Yes, we have experienced crews who are certified to install all kinds of playground equipment. We work with you to make the installation process run smoothly.

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We will custom design your playground to fit your space and budget. We will work with you to provide maximum play value, no matter what your space requirements are.

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Our playground materials are manufactured in Delano, Minnesota. We are proud to sell and install products made in the USA.

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Of course! We have many customers that start small and phase in additional playground equipment as additional funds become available. This practice offers you flexibility in your fundraising timeline, and children don’t have to wait to play.

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You can have lots of input on your design! Our expert designers will ensure that we create the perfect playground design for you and that your playground is safe and meets all current design and safety standards.

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Because every single playground we create is completely unique, pricing varies. Your local Dakota Playground representative can give you more detailed pricing.

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Absolutely. If you have an idea for a themed playground in mind, just let us know! From an alien theme to a castle, we can do it all. We can create custom products and completely custom-themed playground designs.

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We offer hundreds of playground products that can be designed in thousands of configurations. That’s where your local Dakota Playground representative comes in. They will work with you to create a safe, fun, and budget-friendly playground design that kids will love.

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An accessible playground is one in which kids of all abilities can access the playground and play together. At Dakota Playground, we believe playgrounds should go beyond accessible and be fully inclusive to truly support the needs of all users.

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An age-appropriate playground is one that was designed with age-appropriate physical and mental challenges that has limited risk of injury for that age group.

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There are two main types of playground surfacing: loose-fill and unitary. Loose fill consists of engineered wood fiber (EWF), playground sand, wood chips, pea gravel or loose rubber, and unitary surfacing consists of bond-in-place rubber, pour-in-place rubber, synthetic turf, and resilient tiles.

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We work with Landscape Structures Inc. to offer the best playground warranty in the industry. In fact, most of our steel and aluminum components offer an amazing 100-year warranty! Ask your local Dakota Playground representative for more information.

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