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When installing play equipment, we focus on efficient installation, suitable anchoring and keeping on-site work to a minimum. Many pieces of play equipment are delivered largely pre-assembled and, depending on the situation, can be anchored by drilling or using timber foundation frames. Together with experienced installation partners, we carefully coordinate the work in advance. This ensures a practical installation process, minimal ground disturbance and the safe completion of the play area.

Discover which European standards (EN 1176 & EN 1177) help ensure safe school playgrounds, and how design, impact-attenuating surfacing and management contribute to a safe play environment.

Robinia wood is durable, naturally resistant and offers plenty of design freedom thanks to the unique shapes of the trunks. Discover why FSC®-certified robinia wood is so well suited to natural playgrounds and how it creates new opportunities for playground design and play.

New research from the Mulier Institute shows that while physical activity receives a lot of attention in daycare centers, it is still an insufficient part of the daily routine. Discover how a well-designed outdoor space helps encourage children to move more through play.

A school playground is much more than just a place for break time. It’s a space where children move, play together, unwind and explore. Yet the question “what are good ideas for a school playground?” is often answered too quickly with a few individual play structures or a single fixed concept. A truly successful playground, however, is created through thoughtful and well-considered choices.

When designing a playground, there is much more to consider than simply choosing the right play equipment. At BOERplay, we design and create complete landscapes in which every element contributes to the experience of playing, discovering, and connecting. The planting plan is an essential and indispensable part of this. Within our team, our landscape designer Frederike is the specialist in planting.

A playground is the place where children come together, explore, and have fun. But did you know that 9 out of 10 playgrounds are unsuitable for children with a visual impairment? That means many children are literally left out of play — even though outdoor play is vital for their development and social connections.

We all know that playing in the schoolyard helps children learn. But did you know that outdoor play is just as vital for the very youngest children? For children aged 0 to 4, outdoor play is much more than just a breath of fresh air – it forms the foundation for their motor, cognitive, and social development. Our sales adviser and play expert, Tanja Bracco Gartner, co-author of the miffy Movement Diploma, knows better than anyone why outdoor play is so important.

What if you’re in a wheelchair, but love sliding down a slide just as much as any other child? That was the question 9-year-old Thijn from Eindhoven asked himself back in 2020. And he decided to do something about it. His idea: a wheelchair slide that allows you to go up independently and slide down on your own. The design received a lot of praise, was featured in national media, and even earned Thijn a youth award. Still, the slide wasn’t built—no one dared to take on the challenge of actually making it. But Thijn didn’t give up. And he wasn’t alone. We were eager to help bring his idea to life! Together with Thijn, his parents, the municipality, and our designers, we made his dream come true.

Summers  are getting increasingly hotter. While we used to have just a few warm days, we now regularly face heatwaves that last longer and occur more frequently. Our climate is changing – and we’re all feeling the effects. It’s time to find smart solutions for a comfortable living environment! Did you know that a play area can be part of the solution to heat stress? In this blog, you’ll discover how play areas contribute to climate adaptation.

The importance of outdoor play goes further than we often realise. Besides helping children develop social skills, improve motor abilities and spark creativity, playing outdoors also has a significant impact on physical health. And we’re not just talking about the fact that 40% of children don’t get enough exercise — there’s also something we don’t immediately think of: their eye health. At BOERplay, we’ve been designing play areas for decades that encourage children to play outside, learn together and stay healthy. But did you know that play areas can also play a crucial role in reducing short-sightedness (myopia)? The number of children who wear glasses is rising rapidly, and outdoor play turns out to be one of the simplest and most effective solutions. In this blog, we explain why outdoor play is the most fun and powerful way to tackle this growing issue.

That outdoor play contributes to children's motor and cognitive development is something we've known for a while. And that it helps prevent nearsightedness, we recently wrote about in our blog. But did you know that playing outside in nature can also help prevent asthma and allergies? In this blog, we explain how it works.

Research shows that the number of children playing outside in the Netherlands has halved in recent years. A lack of play space plays a major role in this decline. In urban areas, play spaces are increasingly disappearing due to high pressure on limited space. Yet, play areas are invaluable. Outdoor play is essential for children's development and also brings numerous benefits to the neighbourhood. In this blog, you'll discover why play areas in the city are so important.

Research by Jantje Beton shows that fewer children are playing outside. One of the reasons for this is a society that is becoming increasingly protective. But what do we lose if we don’t give children the space to take risks? Risky play challenges children to explore their limits, making it an essential part of their physical and motor development. In this blog, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about risky play: Why is it essential for children? How do you determine if a risk is acceptable? And in what ways can we encourage children to explore their boundaries?

Football has been one of the most popular sports for many years. Children enjoy this sport and it promotes their social, motor and cognitive development. Read on to discover how football contributes to children's growth.

As a parent, it is your mission to pursue the best for your children. You strive for a future full of happiness, health and well-being for them. And let's face it, you want them to grow up to be strong, resilient individuals who make the most of life.

Outdoor play is an essential part of childhood, yet we increasingly see children spending more time indoors, absorbed by screens and digital devices. In this blog, we explore the importance of outdoor play and why it is so crucial for children’s development and health.

Playing is more than just having fun; it is a fundamental part of children's growth and development. For example, while playing, children use their senses to gather information about the environment and their own bodies. They learn to control movements, which stimulates balance and equilibrium. However, don't forget the social aspect of play where children learn to work together, respect each other's limits and communicate with each other.