Lessons for planning a similar indoor playground
Start with the floor plan, not the equipment list. First, work out how much space is available for play equipment, then plan for party rooms, parent seating, and other areas needed for daily operations. Before choosing equipment, check the clearance below ventilation ducts, beams, and other overhead structures, as these can affect equipment selection and layout.
If you're planning to build an indoor playground with Dreamland Playground, we'd be happy to learn more about your project. Please share your site plan, project location, ceiling height, target age group, planned play activities, and expected opening date. This information will help us understand your needs and recommend a suitable layout and equipment solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the impact of site characteristics on indoor playground equipment design?
Site conditions will have a direct impact on the selection of size, type and design of the equipment. For instance, in the case of FunVille equipment installation, there was a clearance of 13 feet (3.96 meters) below the ventilation ducting overhead. In view of this, Dreamland made necessary adjustments to suit the clearance overhead. It is therefore advisable for one to measure the clear height below ceilings, ventilation ducting, beams and other overhead structures before selecting the equipment.
2. How can the indoor playground effectively use the available space on the floor?
Through proper planning and design of the layout, it would be possible to use the areas that exist between large play structures as additional recreational places. In FunVille, Dreamland's layout connects the main soft play area with the role-playing area through a road-themed layout with children's vehicles.
3. How should the balance between play area and commercial space be maintained within an indoor playground?
The play area is only one element of the design of the interior of the playground. Apart from that, the operator must pay attention to the room which will be used for the party room, the room which will be used as a parents' lounge, the dining room, the office, and others.
4. What could influence the schedule of shipment and installation of an indoor playground?
Shipping arrangements and installer availability could affect the project schedule. In the case of the FunVille project, the client spent some extra time to compare the transport costs, whereas Dreamland contacted the freight forwarding company, which found an appropriate solution for the company's budget. As for the installation process, it took more time because only one installer was available. However, using one installer can reduce on-site labor costs.
5. What information should buyers prepare before requesting an indoor playground design?
Prior to initiating the conversation with the supplier, it is necessary for the purchasing company to provide a floor plan of the location, project location, ceiling height, age category, recreational activities planned for the project, and also the projected opening date of the project. This will allow the supplier to have an idea of the location of the project and its business requirements prior to making the equipment design.
