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An accessible playground: new guidance for local government

Accessibility is not one specialist item at the edge of a playground. It should support the whole journey from entry and activity choice to shared play and rest.

Guidance for practical decisions

The standards developed under the Accessible Local Government 2.0 programme organise good practice for public bodies. They support project decisions but do not replace the regulations and site-specific assessment.

More than an equipment count

The guidance recommends that at least 30% of play equipment, and no fewer than one item, should be accessible. The wider design still needs step-free routes, suitable surfaces, transfer space, legible contrast and activities that children can share.

Test the complete visit

Review the journey from public transport or parking through the gate and paths to play, seating and exit. This reveals barriers hidden by a product schedule and directs the budget toward real user independence.

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