REDOX Academy

A professional knowledge base on the safety, design, manufacturing and maintenance of playgrounds, sport zones and public spaces.

Safety, standards & certification
EN 1176 and EN 1177 are the European standards that set safety requirements for public playground equipment and the impact-attenuating surfaces beneath it. This category explains standards, fall zones, inspection, documentation and certification in plain terms, and notes that requirements should be verified for each market and project.
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Playground planning & design
Practical guidance for planning and designing playgrounds, from project goals, site analysis and age groups to functional zones, safety clearances, accessibility and project documentation. It shows buyers and design teams how to move from a first idea to a well-founded, buildable plan for public or private spaces.
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Materials, manufacturing & durability
An expert overview of playground materials and manufacturing: timber, steel, HPL and compact panels, HDPE plastics, ropes and protective finishes, and how each affects durability, safety, maintenance and long-term value in real outdoor conditions. No single material is best; good design combines them by function and site.
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Themed, educational & inclusive playgrounds
A clear guide to themed, educational and inclusive playgrounds: how custom, story-driven design is created, what inclusion means in practice, how educational and sensory play add value, and when a themed approach makes sense, always under the same safety and durability requirements as standard equipment.
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Investors, procurement & project documentation
Guidance for investors and public buyers preparing a playground project: the brief, site information, user groups, technical specification, documentation and comparison criteria. It focuses on clear preparation, not on running a specific tender, and notes that requirements vary by country, project type and procurement procedure.
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Installation, maintenance & lifecycle
How a playground is installed, from site preparation and foundations to surfacing and final checks, and how inspection, maintenance, spare parts and lifecycle planning keep it safe over time. Installation and maintenance are organised according to the agreed project scope, and regular inspection continues throughout the playground’s life.
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Solutions by space & user type
Playground and outdoor-space solutions matched to the type of space and user: kindergartens, schools, public parks, hotels, campsites, shopping centres and residential developments. Requirements differ by users, intensity of use and goals, so this category helps match the right approach to each context. There is no one-size-fits-all solution.
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Buyer guides & project ideas
Practical guidance for playground buyers and decision-makers: what actually drives the price, how to compare suppliers and project scope, what to prepare before an inquiry, and how to avoid common mistakes, plus ideas to shape a new project. Written for early-stage buyers, without catalogue jargon.
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Who is the Academy for?

Cities, municipalities, schools, kindergartens, architects, investors, hotels, campsites and resorts planning safe, durable public play and sport spaces.

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