
Imagine spaces where playing, relaxing, and socializing become a unique experience. Now, imagine all these experiences being possible within your play structures, and that’s the very essence of hybrid playgrounds!
Why limit yourself to just one function when you can have it all?
Hybrid playgrounds involve merging play structures and urban furniture in your spaces: whether it’s park benches that encourage children to climb or play equipments that invite adults to sit for a picnic, the idea is to combine play and function into hybrid structures.

The Benefits of Hybrid Playgrounds
Adopting hybrid playground concepts in your parks means:
Optimizing space: You could maximize the utility of every square meter of your public space and fit more equipment into a single area.
Encouraging social interaction: Hybrid equipements would allow you to create unparalleled opportunities for meetings and interactions compared to traditional public spaces.
Making the space accessible to all: The fundamental principles of hybrid playgrounds support inclusivity, with play modules accessible from the ground and easy to climb. Regardless of the ages or physical abilities of your visitors, you can ensure that your spaces are inclusive for everyone.

Did you know?: According to CSA standards, some models of playful play modules do not require a shock-absorbing surface because their fall height is below the minimum required. This makes them a great option for your restricted public spaces and more formal projects compared to a traditional playground. Contact your Techsport advisor to learn more!
How to Transform a Playground into an Effective Hybrid Arrangement?
Ready to embark on a project for an integrated playground? The success of a hybrid playground arrangement relies on a few essential steps:
Define your target audience and expected traffic - Combining your play structures and urban furniture will naturally result in higher usage of the equipment compared to if these structures were separate. How many people do you expect to welcome on average in your space? What important establishments are around? To what extent will these users prefer to use the space for play or function? These are all questions to consider.
Define your available space - Do you have the space to include a shock-absorbing surface or not? This factor will help determine, among other things, how high your equipment can go.
Separate or consolidated equipment - Do you prefer to design a large common area with a big structure or a few separate spaces with smaller ones?

Why choose between functionality and fun when you can have it all? Hybrid playground arrangements offer a new vision of play structures: multifunctional, aesthetic, and inclusive. Creating such spaces not only meets the current needs of citizens but also anticipates those of future generations.
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