About Us
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boundless Playgrounds, Inc.? What does Boundless Playgrounds do? How is a Boundless playground different from a traditional or an accessible playground? Is there a Boundless playground near me? How do I get started if I want to bring a Boundless playground to my community? Does a Boundless playground cost more? Does Boundless Playgrounds offer grants for new playgrounds? Does Boundless Playgrounds sell playground equipment? What are the sources of support for Boundless Playgrounds work? Who do I contact with other questions? How do I link to the Boundless Playgrounds website?
What is Boundless Playgrounds, Inc.?
Boundless Playgrounds, Inc. is the nation’s leading nonprofit developer of truly inclusive playgrounds where children – and adults – of all abilities can play and learn together in a fun and welcoming environment.
What does Boundless Playgrounds do?
Boundless Playgrounds provides a myriad of services, including, but not limited to:
- Conducting unique in-person community outreach sessions
- Developing and coordinating the execution of all project documentation
- Providing playground designs and collaborating with the site owner, equipment vendor, and landscape architect for the overall design process
- Certifying all final playground plans as compliant with Boundless standards
- Conducting a final assessment of playground installation
How is a Boundless playground different from a traditional or an accessible playground?
A Boundless playground puts children of abilities in the middle of the fun by building upon the foundation and requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). We go beyond minimum requirements, incorporating universal design practices and child development theories into our standards for a truly inclusive play environment. Our playgrounds address the needs of children with different physical, developmental, cognitive and sensory abilities. Simple yet profound differences include:
- Ramped wheelchair access to the highest platform center
- Universally accessible pathways and surfacing
- Activity transfers that maximize accessibility
- Play structures that support child development
- Swings and equipment with back support
- Elevated sand tables and activity panels
- Activities for the hearing and visually impaired
Is there a Boundless playground near me?
View the list of completed Boundless playgrounds.
How do I get started if I want to bring a Boundless playground to my community?
Register your project in our Sponsor Database to be eligible to receive potential playground grant opportunities. Then, a Boundless Playgrounds representative will contact you to guide you through the next steps.
Does a Boundless playground cost more?
In general, the cost of a Boundless playground will be similar to equipment costs for a traditional playground. The cost will vary based on the size and scope of your project with consideration given to costs associated with universally accessible surfacing, pathways, site preparation, benches, landscaping and other amenities.
Wood fiber, shredded rubber and other similar surfaces make it nearly impossible for a child using a wheelchair or other mobility device to navigate the playground. A truly inclusive Boundless playground requires some amount of unitary (poured-in-place) surfacing. A priority for our designers is to minimize the use of expensive surfacing products in a Boundless Playgrounds design, yet still provide a very high level of inclusion that meets Boundless Playgrounds Performance Criteria.
Does Boundless Playgrounds offer grants for new playgrounds?
Yes. Through the generosity of our supporters, you can register your project to be eligible for funding through one of our current playground grant programs.
Does Boundless Playgrounds sell playground equipment?
No. We do not manufacture or sell playground equipment. PlayCore, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of playground equipment, is our Preferred Program Playground Vendor. The PlayCore family of Preferred Program Playground Vendors includes: GameTime and Play & Park Structures.
What are the sources of support for Boundless Playgrounds work?
We receive support from individual donors, national foundations, and major corporate sponsors, such as CVS Caremark, Hasbro and its PLAYSKOOL brand, Procter & Gamble, Bank of America, American Tire Distributors, NFL Charities and Publix Supermarket Charities.
If you are an individual interested in making a donation, please click here.
If you are a foundation or corporation interested in working with us, please call 203.859.6626, ext. 120.
Who do I contact with other questions?
To contact us with other questions, click here.
How do I link to the Boundless Playgrounds website?
If you would like to link to the Boundless Playgrounds website, you must let us know by sending an email with your website address to communications@boundlessplaygrounds.org. Once you have contacted us, your website must comply with the following guidelines.
Your site:
- may link to, but not replicate, Boundless Playgrounds content
- may not imply that Boundless Playgrounds is endorsing it or its products without our express written consent
- cannot use the Boundless Playgrounds logo without our express written permission
- should not create a browser or border environment around Boundless Playgrounds content
If you wish to include a description of our organization with your link, you must use the following:
Boundless Playgrounds, Inc. is the nation’s leading nonprofit developer of truly inclusive playgrounds where children – and adults – of all abilities can play and learn together in a fun and welcoming environment. There are more nearly 200 Boundless playgrounds in over 30 states and Canada with 100 more currently under development. For more information, visit www.boundlessplaygrounds.org.
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