Natural playgrounds Creative playgrounds

Natural playgrounds A lot of children are growing up in a world of concrete and metal. However we are now aware that a green environment can improve the health and well-being of young and old. Children are therefore encouraged to play in line and with respect for nature. Over the last few years, many playgrounds are more equipped with natural materials such as tree trunks and wooden play equipment,… Research shows that natural play offers unique challenges and learning opportunities to children. It makes playing more interesting and afterwards they generally feel better. Green playgrounds also...

Contents Product overview The cycle of wood and forest Types of wood used in Eco-play Natural playgrounds Robinia playground equipment Logs & tree discs in oak Fall height ‘‘Nature as a source of inspiration’’ Length x width x height Number of persons  - working hours  Concrete needed Due to our commitment to continuous improvement we reserve the right to apply changes without prior notice of termination. The designs, colours and/or photos and/or sizes specified and/or age categories in this catalogue are only illustrative and may sometimes differ from the included installation manual. Only...

Product overview Seesaw with springs REF. RO201 • p. 27 Play tower with roof REF. RO505 • p. 50 Robinia aerial runway REF. RO343 • p. 61 Agility trail combinations REF. RO696 • p. 40 Maxi magic tower REF. RO551 • p. 54 Beetle bridge with roof REF. RO500 • p. 53 Maxi magic tower with roof REF. RO550 • p. 58 Pirate ship ‘Albatros’ REF. RO720 + RO730 + RO735 • p. 62

Our values CRAFTSMANSHIP We control the entire manufacturing process ourselves, from design to production. That way we can handle short, flexible delivery times and guarantee excellent quality. Eco-play is characterised by the use of unique beams, each with its own natural curvature. This means that every piece of equipment looks different. That’s why it’s necessary to build up each unit of playground equipment in advance at the point of production. The ropes and nets are made to measure depending on the size of each piece of play equipment. Our employees are real craftsmen. Each item is unique,...

THE USE OF SUSTAINABLE WOOD The use of wood species like larch, robinia and oak with their natural durability, avoids unnecessary treatment with chemical preservatives. The waste may even be burned and no harmful substances will be released. EUROPEAN WOOD The use of European wood species protects the tropical rainforest and reduces CO2 emissions. ‘‘Choosing for Eco-play, is choosing for a sustainable play environment’’ PEFC CERTIFIED PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes) is a worldwide forest certification system which provides assurance that forests are managed...

Nature as an inspiration Eco-Play is a range of playground equipment, commercialised by Europlay, characterised by its playful design and its connection to the surrounding nature. This is made possible thanks to the use of untreated, durable wood species in their natural shape. Beams in robinia wood have a natural curve, a high durability and little sapwood. This wood species creates the feeling of an environment full of woods, even in the middle of a city. Children like to extend their boundaries. Crossing a curved beam is much more challenging than crossing a straight one. The combination of...

Our efforts for society Annually, at least 5 to 10% of the profit is donated to social causes like: SUPPORT FOR REPLANTING FORESTS We ensure that the forest resource is preserved and that we only use the wood from trees whose replanting is guaranteed. That is why we support organisations committed to nature protection. PROJECTS IN INDIA The company supports a school in Aladda, Parlakhemundi, and Cuttack located in Orissa, one of the poorest states in the country. Europlay also pays school fees and education for about fifty children. AID TO IRAQI AND SYRIAN REFUGEES Annually, various medical interventions...

Types of wood used in Eco-play* Eco-play playground equipment is largely made of robinia, the most durable European wood species. We occasionally use larch wood – also very durable - in combination with robinia for above ground play components. Robinia is characterised by its natural curves and deformations, so we prefer using straight larch boards (e.g. for platforms) to avoid future inconveniences. ROPES Europlay’s ropes and net constructions are made of vandalism resistant steel cables. These consist of an interweaving of thin galvanised steel wires. This construction ensures rope flexibility...

Eco-play stands for innovative, challenging and safe playground equipment. Each new design is trying to combine and reconcile safety and childfriendliness. The European EN-1176 safety certificate, issued by TÜV Nord, is proof of this. WARRANTY* Lifetime warranty • on stainless steel components (except for moving & mechanical parts) • on galvanised steel components 15 years • on robinia 10 years • on corrosion and structural failures of powder coated steel components (except for springs, moving & mechanical parts, and fixing materials) • on dry rot (larch) 5 years • on springs • on ropes and net...

Natural playgrounds

Robinia playground equipment

(20 m² loose soil material) (18 m² solid soil material) (19 m² loose soil material) (16 m² solid soil material

(25 m² loose soil material) (22 m² solid soil material) L130 cradle seat (optional) tyre seat Hexagonal swing - RO150 » RO151 RO150 (6 tyre seats L101 included) seat with brace RO151 (6 seats with brace L122 included) RO101 (with optional cradle seats) L100 tyre seat (optional) (61 m² loose soil material) (56 m² solid soil material) L122 seat with brace (61 m² loose soil material) (57 m² solid soil material)