Szatnia na medal 2026: planning the whole sports facility
The second 2026 Polish changing-room programme: closed application dates, project scope and practical coordination advice.
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Insights
Knowledge that makes investment decisions easier
Practical reading for developers, public bodies, schools, architects and contractors, focused on decisions that affect scope, cost and everyday use.
Safe Ground Journal
New articles — October 2026
Practical decisions, programme updates and a well-prepared investment. Guides for businesses, institutions and local authorities.
Active Playgrounds 2026: what changed in settlement rules?
The 3 April 2026 amendment to Poland’s Active Playgrounds programme: documentation, expenditure dates and practical project coordination.
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Nursery playgrounds: small scale, thoughtful design
Planning a nursery playground: intended ages, active and quiet areas, supervision, surfacing and a clear designer brief.
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EPDM and SBR: ordering the right surfacing materials
Compare EPDM, SBR and binder requirements, prepare a material enquiry and coordinate supply with the specified surfacing system.
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Free fall height, HIC and surfacing: understand the difference
What to check in equipment sheets and surfacing documentation: free fall height, HIC and critical fall height.
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Robinia playgrounds: natural style, considered selection
Choosing robinia equipment: play functions, exact variants, installation requirements, documentation and long-term care.
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Small playgrounds: more possibilities, not more equipment
A practical small-site playground brief: varied activities, equipment spaces, circulation and two coherent layout options.
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Shade and planting: plan a playground for the whole season
Planning shade, planting, rest areas and maintenance, informed by the 2026 summer weather context.
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Playground handover: organise documents before opening
Equipment identification, surfacing documentation, correction lists and operator handover: a practical project checklist.
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Autumn playground maintenance: prepare for the next season
An autumn 2026 maintenance plan: surfacing, drainage observations, equipment records and carefully specified cleaning.
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Programme archive and guides
Programme articles describe 2026 editions, not necessarily open calls. Check the organiser for the current status.
How to plan a playground investment — from brief to delivery
A practical playground investment plan covering the site, users, budget, equipment, surfaces and delivery preparation.
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How to choose a playground safety surface
Choosing a playground safety surface: fall height, base, drainage, EPDM, SBR, tiles and natural materials.
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An inclusive playground for different users — practical principles
Inclusive playground planning: access, surfaces, varied activities, rest and a legible zone layout.
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Playground modernisation step by step
Planning a playground refurbishment: survey, scope, equipment, surfaces, phasing and completion records.
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Active Playgrounds 2026: results and next steps
Results of Poland's Active Playgrounds 2026 programme, funding levels and practical guidance for project preparation and delivery.
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Orlik construction 2026: funding, scope and delivery preparation
Poland's Orlik 2026 construction programme: budget, funding levels, optional facilities and practical project preparation.
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Orlik modernisation 2026: from surface diagnosis to new functions
The Orlik 2026 modernisation programme: funding, sports surfaces, equipment and preparation of a reliable facility survey.
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Regional sports infrastructure 2026: planning a coherent project
Poland's 2026 regional sports infrastructure programme: budget, funding level, eligible facilities and project preparation.
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Active Orlik 2026: infrastructure works when the programme works
The Active Orlik 2026 programme: activity funding, budget and guidance on inclusion, operation and facility maintenance.
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Playground safety 2026: inspections and records
Managing playground safety through post-installation, routine, operational and annual inspections with clear facility records.
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An accessible playground: new guidance for local government
Using Poland's local-government accessibility standards in playground access, surfaces, equipment and rest-area design.
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Playgrounds at multifamily housing: technical rules
Key Polish technical requirements for playgrounds at multifamily housing: size, sunlight, distances, fencing and play functions.
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Sports-pitch infill and EU rules: what changes by 2031
EU restrictions on polymeric infill for synthetic sports surfaces and what they mean for new long-term investments.
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Green procurement for playgrounds and sports areas
Practical green criteria for playground and sports procurement: durability, service, repairability and life-cycle cost.
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You have the site. We will handle the rest.
Equipment, design and delivery, plus a coordinated supply of selected surfacing materials.