Play for all - Hags

What to think about when planning a playgroundA playground for everyone becomes thenatural meeting place for children and parents.It is essential to consider the following whenplanning a playground:• As well as play equipment, a playgroundneeds attractive areas with benches andtables where adults and children, with orwithout physical disabilities, can sit and relax.Litter bins are of prime importance.• Compacted surfaces must be provided to givechildren and adults with mobility impairmentsfull or partial access to the playground. Pathsto the swing sets and play equipment shouldhave a compacted surface that allows childrenand adults in wheelchairs or with othermobility related disabilities to reach and usethe equipment.• Consider using soft rubber tiles or poured-inplacerubber under areas of the play equipmentand swing sets to provide a firm surface.• Contrasting colours, sounds and light canmake it easier for children to find their wayaround. Different coloured benches, playequipment and surfacing can be used toindicate different areas.• Specially adapted play equipment can becombined with standard products, e.g. regularswings together with swings designed forchildren with disabilities. Playgrounds forpeople of all ages and abilities should offeropportunities for experiencing the pleasure ofplaying together.• Children in wheelchairs should also be able toenter dens and buildings in the playground.These can be designed with two entranceswithout floors and door sills.• Contact HAGS about your requirements andwishes for specially adapted play equipment,such as back supports on swings or springtoys. It’s our pleasure to help you find the bestsolutions for your playground.• Slides don’t need to be placed in play arrangements– they often work just as well on slopesor mounds.• Think about putting up some kind of noisebarrier if the playground is next to a busyroad.• A quiet corner might be an appreciatedfeature in your playground. There are alwayschildren who enjoy playing somewherequieter and it might therefore be a good ideato screen off part of the play area.• Don’t forget that it sometimes rains or that itcan get uncomfortably hot in the sun. Sun andrain shelters are highly practical features.• For convenience, locate a wheelchair accessibletoilet next to the playground or park.• HAGS will be pleased to help you design aneffective and functional playground. We knowhow to create an environment that allows everyoneto socialise and participate. Althoughwe can’t produce equipment that meets theneeds of absolutely everyone, we are able tocreate playgrounds that have something foreveryone and where all children can find waysof playing together.

A playground for activityNo two playgrounds or settings are the same. They require different kinds of planning and adaptation.HAGS is always pleased to demonstrate how its products can facilitate playground modification and canhelp you plan for accessibility.Compacted surfaces allowchildren to walk, run,bounce and crawl aroundtogether at the playground.Make it an exciting place byadding challenging features onwhich children can jump, climb,tumble, slide, spin and run to thebest of their ability.Transfer points, ramps,compacted surfaces andwell-planned layouts makeit possible for children withdisabilities to participate in thefun and games too.Everyone can play togetherin the sandpit. We have agreat selection of waterand sand toys that bringchildren together in sharedactivities.

Extend existing equipmentand increase accessibility byadding transfer points, specialswing seats, back supports,ramps and steps.Incorporate productsthat encouragechildren to look, listenand touch.Children develop theircoordination and concentrationskills every time they swing,balance and cycle.Plan plenty of seating andtables so that adults andchildren can picnic together.

has participated in projects with Bygg Klokt,which is an umbrella organisation of sevenorganisations for the disabled.One of Anneli’s main tips when planning aplay area is to incorporate the natural features.She tells us about a play park on the west coastof Sweden where a slope makes it possible forthe children to reach every level of the playequipment.Anneli remarks “It’s an excellent featurethat allows Nicole to play on the equipment likeany other child. Never assume that a play parkis boring just because it’s modified.”The District Council and the Office ofUrban Transportation have given the familytremendous support and positive responsesover the years. But Anneli wishes that greaterthought had been given to these issues fromthe start. If a see-saw is already fitted with backsupport when it is installed in the playgroundit won’t need modifying later on. And whenyou’ve finished adapting one park, it makessense to use the same smart ideas in the nextrather than starting all over again.Anneli points out that there are somethings you just can’t change, however. Heightsare always exciting and of course you can’t takeaway climbing ropes and play equipment.“Nicole obviously wants her sisters andfriends to be able to climb and slide, but shealso wishes that they could play together.”Anneli tells us that Nicole usually says, “I can’tgo on the slide but I can do other things so Ihave just as much fun”.Excitement is essentialWe decide to visit a nearby play park and thefun and games start almost before we’re outthe door. Nicole takes the lift and Estelle runsdown the stairs. It's a race to see who can getdown the three flights first. Both know the wayto the park and they rush off at top speed,Estelle on her bike and Nicole in her wheelchair.Nicole and the others love swinging inCumulus, one of their favourites at the park.They have fun at the sand table too. Anneliwishes there were always toys for Nicole toplay shops or bakers, noughts and crosses ortraffic games with her friends.“A creative approach is essential. Playgroundsshouldn’t become stale and boringwhen you make changes. It’s vital that playgroundsoffer excitement,” Anneli explains.As for the race between the lift and thestairs - well Estelle won this time. But only by afew seconds, the sisters agree.

A real playgroundThe focus here at HAGS is always on making play challenging, interesting and fun for all children,whatever their level of physical ability. We have international experience of creating playgrounds,from planning and design to installation and inauguration. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you wouldlike our help. Together we can create a playground that is accessible and exciting for everyone.

There are also lots of excellent playgrounds all over the world worthvisiting to get inspiration and ideas. The photos on these pages showplaygrounds in the USA, Australia, Sweden, Spain, France and Norway.If you’re interested in visiting playgrounds, please contact us for details.We’ll be delighted to help you modify a playground and make it moreaccessible in every possible way.

A playground that is well maintained and cared for will last longer. HAGSuses superior quality materials to manufacture its products. But equally asimportant is the need to look after a playground to ensure that a high levelof safety is maintained. Please contact your HAGS distributor if you havequestions.The HAGS installation team travels around theworld putting up HAGS playground products.Whatever the size of the equipment that ourcustomers order, nothing is too large or toosmall for us.AssemblyOur installation teams assemble everythingfrom park furniture, swings, UniMini arrangementsto obstacle courses, Agito and largeUniPlay arrangements. The largest standardproduct we assemble is a multi-sport arena.Sometimes we carry out large installations if, forinstance, a customer has ordered a speciallydesignedplay arrangement.HAGS installation technicians have developedand produced special tools to simplify theassembly process. This makes the actual workof putting the playground together easier andit cuts down on the time it takes, which meansfinancial savings for our customers.All our products are TÜV inspected andcertified. HAGS installation technicians knowhow important it is to follow the assemblyinstructions and comply with the SS-EN 1176European standard on which the certificationis based. HAGS installation technicians havefour key qualities that enable them to undertaketheir work in a professional and efficientmanner; precision, craftsmanship, years ofexperience, and a very high level of technicalexpertise.• Equipment must be serviced, maintained andinspected by qualified professionals with theexpertise and experience for the job and incompliance with manufacturer’s specificationsand stipulated time intervals or morefrequently. Inspection intervals are determinedby factors such as heavy usage, vandalism,coastal climate, age of the equipment, etc.Operation and responsibility of theowners• The owners or the person responsible foroperation of the play equipment must ensurethat appropriate service, maintenance andinspection schedules and procedures are inplace.• The person responsible for operating theequipment must ensure that staff have beenproperly trained for the tasks they performand have received adequate informationabout their responsibilities.• The person responsible for operating theequipment must ensure that a logbook is keptdetailing service, maintenance and inspections,and that documents are created, savedand made available to those concerned.• If the equipment is found to have defects thatcould cause injury to users, the equipmentmust be placed out of bounds to the generalpublic until the problem is corrected.Maintenance• It is essential that play equipment has beeninstalled according to HAGS instructionsand is serviced, maintained and inspectedregularly to ensure user safety and properoperation.• Equipment must be installed by qualifiedprofessionals and in accordance with manufacturer’sspecifications.

HAGS UniMiniUniMini is a complete range of play equipmentdesigned for younger children. Thisunique and versatile system provides numerousways of combining the various piecesof equipment. A small area can be filled withlots of play functions to provide challengesto children of all ages in various phases ofdevelopment.Plan for increased accessibility by installingsand counters, shop counters, sand hoppersand other games outside the play arrangementsat a height that is suitable for childrenin wheelchairs. The screens, balconies, lookouttowers with periscopes that are part of theUniMini system allow children to explore andplay together or by themselves.Some of the UniMini products speciallydesigned for enhanced accessibility:• Climbing walls with colourful grips shapedlike fruit encourage children to try both easyand harder ways of getting to the top. A greatway to learn colours and shapes too!• Clav has a crawling tunnel that requires balanceand coordination.• Omber has a footbridge on which childrenpractise their balancing skills.• Bexy has a talktube through which thechildren can communicate with one another.Slides have been placed low down to providegreater accessibility to those with weak legs.• Zelles has a shop counter and games thatare easy to reach from the outside and forchildren in wheelchairs.• Vindra has sand toys and sand shovels thathelp improve coordination of arm movement.Children in wheelchairs are able to reach toysand equipment that are placed outside otherarrangements.Sand elevatorRole play/muscle developmentCreep-in screenCrawling/challengeCookerRole play/meetingSand tablesMeeting/creatingShop counterMeeting/role play608 277 V i n dr aArea 6.2 x 6.1 metresFootbridgeCoordination/ balanceClimbing bridgeClimbing/ balancingPairs gameConcentrating/touchingSpeaking tubeListening/speakingA selection of our product range is shown here. Visit hags.com to see the entire range in the HAGS product catalogue.

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HAGS UniPlayUniPlay inspires children to be active and play.The equipment in this series is easily arrangedto make exciting playground settings that childrenlove to explore. Moreover, the system canbe adapted to suit a range of budgets, locationsand children’s needs! UniPlay is great for sparkingan interest in colours and shapes.We have adapted the depth of the stepsand provided transfer points to enable childrenwith weak legs to access and move around theequipment either by walking or sliding.The floor of the play arrangement atground level can be removed to make thestandard combination more accessible. It’s alsosmart to have games and sand toys on theoutside of the screen.Some of the UniPlay products speciallydesigned for enhanced accessibility:• Many of the products have transfer pointsand/or ramps, designed to make it easy forchildren in wheelchairs to move around. Theequipment has plenty of floor space and thesand toys, car dashboard and labyrinth gameoffer hours of fun together. These can bereached from both inside and outside. Thegames and picture puzzles on the outsideof the equipment have different colouredcharacters. Children get to practise theirstrength and coordination in the net tunnel.The children can rest or play in the net.Sorting gameCounting/logicPicture gameConcentration/logicCar dashboardRole play/meetingLabyrinthCoordination/concentrationCookerRole play/meetingTransfer pointEasy accessPeriscopeLooking/role playGenerous floor spaceEasy wheelchair accessNet tunnelCrawling/ balanceRampEasy accessTelescopeLooking/role play400 592 Z a pataArea 11.1 x 10.1 metresSlideExcitement/ balanceA selection of our product range is shown here. Visit hags.com to see the entire range in the HAGS product catalogue.

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HAGS AgitoWe have created Agito in response to thenatural human pattern of movement. Thesystem encourages children to move aboutand play, training their motor skills andbalance, as well as muscle strength andstamina. Agito is designed for slightly olderchildren, providing them with strength andfitness training, and coordination and gymnasticactivities.• The Agito system provides lots of balancetraining opportunities with Hopper, Pirouette,Rodeo, Skater, Starter, Tournamentand Tornado• The Wiggler bar is flexible and rocksslightly, requiring considerable concentrationand balance. This balancing act iseven more fun when there are two on thebar.• Children have to climb sideways or upwardson Sail and Cliffhanger which requires concentrationand coordination.• The punch bag is at a height that allowschildren to give their arms a workout froma sitting or standing position.TornadoBalance/spinningPunchMuscle development/coordinationWebClimbing/muscle development144 410 A z orArea 13.1 x 10.8 metresHopperJumping/ balanceWigglerConcentration/ balancePirouetteSpinning/muscle developmentA selection of our product range is shown here. Visit hags.com to see the entire range in the HAGS product catalogue.

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HAGS SoloHAGS has a huge range of independent playproducts. The products are collectively knownas Solo and include nursery play equipment,swings and swing seats, spring toys, seesaws,roundabouts and games, slides, activity circuits,balancing equipment, ropeways, climbing wallsand climbing nets.These popular playground and pedestrianprecinct products are great as stand-alonepieces or as a complement to larger playarrangements. Many of them are designed toprovide greater accessibility and opportunitiesfor everyone to enjoy themselves.Some of the Solo products speciallydesigned for enhanced accessibility:• Bobby has a back support that provides astable sitting position for children with weakmuscles. The child is lifted comfortably intothe swing from the front at a low height.• Bruno, Pandy, Milton and Rocky are alldesigned to let several children enjoy thesensation of gently rocking back and forth ina rhythmic and steady motion.• Swing seat Mirage is designed to fit all swingsets and is suitable for children of all ages.Belts can be fitted on request.• Sandy provides hours of fun for everyonewith its watertable, sand baking tables andsand tables.• Stratus is always a popular playground featurewith its large swing seat designed to accommodateseveral children at once. The swing setcan be extended with more swings.• Children are never alone when playing inWilly the jeep and the Mayflower rockingboat. The more children on board, the morethey rock.• Basket Point is great for ball practice whetheryou're standing or sitting. The pole can beadjusted to the required height.124 801 Sw i ng se at M i r age124 802 B e lt se t M i r ageA selection of our product range is shown here. Visit hags.com to see the entire range in the HAGS product catalogue.

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HAGS PlanetHAGS Planet is a series designed for slightlyolder children and youngsters who feel toogrown up for playground equipment but arenever too old for some action and fun. HAGSGym provides clear illustrations on how to usethe different features. The movements are performedaccording to a given pattern of movementand the user’s own ability. With amplespace around each feature, users can exerciseon their own at their own pace. HAGS ball sportproducts are ideal for promoting team activitiesin the school playground or park.Some of the Planet products speciallydesigned for enhanced accessibility:• Arena is suited for a range of activities andhas a wheelchair accessible entrance. The surroundkeeps the ball inside the area.• Football and handball goals are perfect featuresfor encouraging kids of all physical abilitiesto get together for some action and fun.Group activities and teamwork are essentialfor developing physical and social skills.• Table tennis is a good way of developingconcentration skills and this table is accessibleto everyone.• The backboard can be placed high or low atthe required height on a wall or post.PunchMuscle development/coordinationLeg PressMuscle development193 011 Se r r aArea 5.3 x 4.9 metresBalanceBalance/coordinationA selection of our product range is shown here. Visit hags.com to see the entire range in the HAGS product catalogue.

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HAGS PlazaHAGS Plaza is a series of fittings and equipmentfor public and commercial areas –benches, furniture and other products for usewhen relaxing and socialising. Our products aredesigned and adapted to provide accessibilityto people of all ages. We take into considerationthe needs of children and adults alike. We knowthat parents and grandparents, with or withoutfunctional impediments and whatever theirage, love to accompany their children to theplayground.Some of the Plaza products speciallydesigned for enhanced accessibility:• Skagen is a generous table with room toaccommodate a wheelchair on one side.• Make everyone feel welcome by creatingaccessible spaces for wheelchairs next topark benches.• Benches should have arm rests to enablewheelchair users to move to the bench.157 401 Sk AGe nArea 1.7 x 1.7 metres157 079 oLVonArea 2.2 x 1.6 metres521 460/461/462 rÖr k rÖk e n n BBench area 1.6 x 0.5 metres, table 1.5 x 0.4 metres,bench 1.2 x 0.6 metres057 701 e L L i P SeArea 0.5 x 0.4 metresA selection of our product range is shown on this page. Visit hags.com to see the entire range in the HAGS product catalogue.

Ny reklam. 09-0431.www.hags.comHAGS Aneby AB. Box 133, SE-578 23 Aneby, Sweden. Phone: +46 380-473 00. Fax: +46 380-451 26. E-mail: hags@hags.com