Playground Slides
From freestanding steel and timber slides to tube and embankment designs, our commercial playground slides bring excitement to outdoor spaces of all shapes and sizes. Ideal for schools, nurseries, parks and visitor attractions, our range offers something for every setting. We manage every project from planning through to installation, ensuring all installations meet BS EN 1176 safety standards.
Why it matters
The Benefits of Playground Slides
- Encourages Repeat Active Play – The climb, slide, repeat cycle keeps children moving for far longer than they realise they are exercising.
- Builds Confidence and Coordination – Climbing steps, waiting turns and controlling the descent all develop balance, patience and self-assurance.
- Suits Every Age and Setting – From gentle toddler slides to tall tube slides and embankment slides, there is a design for every age group and site.
- Works With Natural Landscapes – Embankment slides follow existing slopes, reducing fall heights, surfacing costs and visual impact.
- Built for Decades of Public Use – Steel, stainless steel and timber construction stands up to heavy daily use with minimal maintenance.
Proven success stories
Playground Slides Case Studies
Aston Clinton Park: Creating a Dedicated Play Area for Older Children
Bocketts Farm: A Large-Scale Playground Transformation for Endless Adventure
Hazlemere Parish Council | The Spinney Playground Refurbishment
Kensworth Parish Council: A Community Play Area Reimagined
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The main types are freestanding slides on a raised platform, embankment slides set into natural slopes, tube slides that enclose the descent, wide slides for side by side play, and slides integrated into multiplay units. We supply all of these in steel, stainless steel and timber, and our design team will recommend the right type for your site.
It depends on your setting. Stainless steel is the most durable and vandal resistant option, making it the best choice for public parks and high traffic sites. Timber suits school grounds and natural play settings where a softer look matters, while HDPE plastic slide chutes offer bright colour and a cooler surface for younger children. We will recommend the right material for your site and usage levels.
Yes. We install slides in primary schools, nurseries and EYFS settings regularly, with low platform heights and enclosed steps available for younger children. All equipment meets the safety standards required for education environments.
Yes. Impact-absorbing surfacing to BS EN 1177 is required around the slide and its run-off area. We supply and install wetpour, rubber mulch and rubber grass mats, and we calculate the correct fall zones as part of your design.
Absolutely. We regularly add slides as part of playground upgrades, either as standalone units or integrated into new multiplay structures, and our free design service will show you how a slide fits your existing layout.
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