Shade might seem like an extra when compared to the cost of the playground equipment, but it’s a necessity to protect children from UV rays and other outdoor weather elements. The right shade solution will enhance the overall design of your playground, be durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of kids and other visitors, and keep the equipment looking its best for years to come.

The popularity of playground canopies has spiked in recent years for a variety of reasons. With schools having to deal with increased class sizes, having clear outside spaces for parents and guardians to wait in has become important. These outside areas can also serve as multi-purpose rooms for classrooms, assemblies and other extra-curricular activities.

Playground Paradise: Creating Safe and Fun Environments with Canopies

Playground canopies provide shade to these areas, making them a much more comfortable environment for kids to play in and for adults to hang out at. Additionally, the canopy can deflect light rain showers, meaning that kids will be able to go out and continue their outdoor play even on drizzly days.

Playground canopies are available in many different styles, colors and fabrics, so you can find the perfect fit for your playground or park. For example, the Hip Play Shade provides a clean look with clean lines and a peaked roofline, but it can be configured to meet a wide range of coverage needs from 10 feet by 20 feet up to 30 feet by 40 feet with canopy entry heights of eight, 10 or 12 feet.