Inclusive Playground Designs

Inclusivity will remain at the heart of playground designs in 2025, ensuring that every child, regardless of ability, can participate in fun and developmental activities. Inclusive playground designs will focus on having wheelchair accessibility, ground-level games, and vibrant, sensory-rich play elements. Including visual, sound, and tactile components to your playground design makes it possible for all children to find activities that spark their interest and help them grow over time, while also fostering a sense of community.

Themed Playground Designs

Themed playground designs offer children the chance to embark on imaginative journeys, turning their school playground or local park into a realm of creativity and discovery. Whether it's a pirate ship, a royal castle, a thrilling racetrack, or a forest adventure, each theme immerses children in a world where their imagination can soar. With trendy, bespoke playground markings, your school’s unique vision and values can be brought to life in 2025.

Sustainable Playground Designs

As sustainability continues to grow in importance into 2025, the only trendy playground designs are those using recycled materials for equipment and safety surfaces. Schools and communities should continue to prioritise eco-friendly playground solutions that reduce environmental impact while still offering safe and engaging play experiences for children. These playground designs are not only functional but also environmentally conscious, featuring long-lasting surfaces that require minimal maintenance.

Climbing Playground Designs

Climbing features are at the top of 2025 playground design trends. For those seeking a real challenge, twisty rope climbers will test even the most adventurous little explorers. Alternatively, those wanting to climb in style will certainly have traditional climbing walls or nets on their wish list for their new school playground design. These climbing structures are perfect for developing both physical and cognitive abilities in children, making play both fun and rewarding.

Safety In Playground Design

In 2025, playground design trends will continue to uphold the most rigorous safety standards. Commitment to providing safe environments includes using soft, impact-absorbing surfaces, ensuring all equipment meets safety standards with rounded edges, and fixing features with secure fastening. Eco-friendly playground surfaces such as Cellular Rubber Mats, Resin Bound Rubber Bark, Wet Pour Rubber, and Synthetic Grass, are all designed to offer durability, safety, and a trendy, aesthetic appeal. Playgrounds should also be designed with clear sightlines for supervisors to monitor children effectively, and regular maintenance checks should be completed to keep everything in top condition, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring children can play freely and confidently.

Other Updates

Stuart Hunt, Head of Sales at Rhino Play, expressed excitement about what the year ahead has in store for playground designs: "As we look ahead to 2025, I’m excited to see how playground design continues to evolve. This year, I believe we’ll see an even greater emphasis on inclusive and sensory-rich play spaces that engage children on multiple levels. With more schools and parks focusing on sustainability, we’re also expecting a rise in eco-friendly materials and designs that blend seamlessly with nature. It’s all about creating environments where children can explore, learn, and grow, while fostering a sense of belonging for every child."

About Rhino Play

Rhino Play specialises in creating bespoke, sustainable, and inclusive playground designs that inspire learning, creativity, and physical development across Devon. Contact our team today via email at [email protected] or call us at 01803 873711 to book your free site survey and discuss how we can bring your playground ideas to life.