When you're planning your perfect playground layout, don't forget to think about what signs you need to complete the area and provide your visitors with the best possible experience. Having informational signs fully inform visitors of rules, hazards, and other important information as soon as they enter the playground boundaries. Some states even have sign standards that public parks are required to follow.

10 Signs to Add to Your Playground

1. Supervision Advisory or Risk Management Signs

These signs tell parents or other caregivers that they are responsible supervising their children while they are using the playground equipment.

2. Playground Rules Signs

Kids and their parents/caregivers won't know the rules of the playground unless they are told. These signs should be posted in a central location for everyone to see. Having clear playground rules sign keeps everyone safe and injury-free.

3. Playground Hours Signs

Having posted playground hours on a sign is important for private community playgrounds that might be locked up during non-operating hours.

4. Donor Information Signs

If local donors helped sponsor your park and playground it's a nice gesture to give them credit for their donations on a sign or signs throughout the area.

5. Playground or Park History Signs

Highlight any fun historical facts about your park or playground on a sign for parents or other caregivers to read while watching their kids play.

6. Hot Surface Warning Signs

These signs are especially important for playgrounds in warmer climates that may have some hot surfaces after being exposed to the sun all day. While parents are most likely aware of risks, you can cover all of your bases and make sure everyone is cautious with a sign.

7. Private Property Sings

Use a sign to indicate that a park is private property for playgrounds in private schools or gated neighborhoods.

8. Playground Name Signs

Large parks my have different playgrounds. Help people coordinate plans and locate meeting spots by naming the playgrounds on a sign.

9. Age Range Signs

Display the intended age range of an area of playground equipment on a sign.

10. Decorative Signs

Not all signs have to be informational - you can add some color to your playground with fun animal, shapes or other graphics on signs!

If you've added any of these signs to your playground to do list, give us a call to get started on checking them off today!