Services · Playground Design and Planning
Playground Design and Planning in Nashville
Before you buy equipment, a plan sorts out users, space, budget, safety zones, surfacing and phasing, so the playground works from day one.
Call us today615-357-7797- Best forPlanning before buying
- IncludesSite walk and layout
- ZonesUse zones mapped
- PhasingStages planned
- ToolCommercial Planner
- OutputPlan you can share
About Playground Design and Planning
A good plan makes a great playground
Great playgrounds are planned. We start with your goals, the site and the ages you serve, then sketch layouts with use zones, accessible routes, shade and surfacing. We compare options so you know what you are choosing.
Our Commercial Playground Planner gives you a starting point, and we turn it into a plan you can share with your board, congregation or committee.
- A layout built around your users and site
- Safety zones, routes and surfacing planned
- Options compared side by side
- Material you can share with a board
Who It Is For
A Great Fit If You…
Schools, churches and HOAs
Parks and communities
Businesses planning a play area
How It Works
What Goes Into Playground Design and Planning
Four parts of the job, each explained so you know what to expect.
See it in person
Site Walk
We walk your site, note slope, drainage, shade and access and talk about how the space will be used.
- Slope
- Drainage
- Shade
- Access
- Capacity
- Safety
- Durability
- Accessibility
- Value
Zones and routes
Layout
We sketch equipment, use zones, routes and entry points so the space is safe and easy to supervise.
- Zones
- Routes
- Entry
- Sight lines
- Capacity
- Safety
- Durability
- Accessibility
- Value
Compare choices
Options
We show options at different scales and price levels so you can choose what suits your budget.
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Phased
- Capacity
- Safety
- Durability
- Accessibility
- Value
Get everyone on board
Sharing the Plan
We prepare images and descriptions for boards, congregations and committees.
- Images
- Summary
- Phases
- Next steps
- Capacity
- Safety
- Durability
- Accessibility
- Value
How It Scores
Where Playground Design and Planning Shines
Each shape shows how one part of this service performs on five qualities. Tap a name to compare. Scores are our plain-English judgement, not lab ratings.
The Process
How We Work With You
Plan the Site
We meet with you, walk the site and talk through users, ages, budget, accessibility and timing.
Design and Specify
We prepare a layout with use zones, surfacing and accessible routes and help you choose equipment.
Install and Finish
We prepare the site, install the equipment and surfacing and add borders, shade and furnishings.
Walk Through and Hand Off
We inspect the finished playground with you and explain care and maintenance going forward.
Free Tool
Commercial Playground Planner
Schools, daycares, churches, parks and HOAs: pick your site, ages, space and needs and get a planning checklist to bring to us.
Before and After
See the Difference
Drag the handle to compare. Photos are illustrative.
Photos on this site are illustrative and show typical playgrounds and yards, not completed Music City Playgrounds projects. Every play area is planned and confirmed with a visit before work begins, and permit, HOA and local requirements depend on your property and location. Figures in our tools are planning estimates only.
Good to Know
Questions About Playground Design and Planning
Still have a question?
Can you help us plan before we choose equipment?
Yes. Planning first avoids mistakes and makes sure the equipment suits your users and site.
Do you provide drawings?
We provide layouts and descriptions to support your planning. For engineered drawings your site may need other professionals, and we can coordinate.
Can planning be phased?
Yes. We design phases that work on their own and fit the full plan.
Free Estimate
Let’s Build Something Fun
Request your free estimate. Tell us about your yard or your site, who the play space is for and what you are dreaming of, and we will get back to you quickly. Or call 615-357-7797.
Get Your Free Estimate
Music City Playgrounds designs and installs custom backyard playgrounds, swing sets, adventure courses, trampolines and commercial playgrounds across Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Call us today615-357-7797- Serving 21 Middle Tennessee cities
Follow Us
Company
- Home
- All Services
- Brands & Equipment
- Planning Tools
- Before & After
- Gallery
- Resource Center
- The Experience
- Service Areas
- About Us
- FAQ
- Contact Us
Brands
Residential
- Residential Playgrounds
- Swing Set Installation
- Playset Assembly and Installation
- Custom Backyard Play Systems
- Playhouses and Forts
- Treehouse Builds
- Swings, Slides and Accessories
- Sandboxes and Sensory Play Areas
- Backyard Play Area Design
- Playset Moving and Reassembly
- Playset Repair and Restoration
- Staining and Sealing
- Anchoring and Leveling
Commercial
- Commercial Playgrounds
- School Playgrounds
- Daycare and Church Playgrounds
- HOA and Apartment Playgrounds
- Park and Community Playgrounds
- Restaurant and Brewery Play Areas
- Inclusive and Accessible Playgrounds
- Playground Shade Structures
- Outdoor Fitness Equipment
- Playground Design and Planning
- Maintenance and Safety Walkthroughs
- Fencing, Gates and Site Furnishings
Surfacing, Adventure & Bounce
- Rubber Mulch
- Poured-in-Place Rubber
- Engineered Wood Fiber
- Rubber Tiles and Mats
- Playground Turf
- Borders and Drainage
- Site Prep and Excavation
- Adventure Courses
- Ninja Warrior Courses
- Climbing Walls
- Rope and Balance Courses
- Nature Play
- Monkey Bars and Overhead Ladders
- Outdoor Musical Play
- Trampoline Installation
- In-Ground Trampolines
- Enclosures and Accessories
- Repair and Inspection
- Moving and Reassembly