This Blog is for the purpose of sharing information and safety tips for children using playgrounds and swing sets. These can include both residential and commercial playgrounds, daycares centers and individual swing sets.

Thursday, August 04, 2005

Advantages to online purchase of Playground Equipment and Swing Sets

As I was discussing earlier, it is difficult for the purchasor of playground equipment and swings for daycare centers, parks, and schools to find a good manufacturer who combines the needs for safety and value pricing with high quality manufacturering and great products the kids will love. I was talking about some ways to help when shopping online. For example, looking for a manufacturer who has been around for a while. Also, find a online playground equipment store where they will guarantee their work. Another thing to look for is how do they do shipping? Do they have a set fee or do they charge only the costs charged to them by a freight company? Do they accept P.O.'s? Use this small list to start your shopping. If you have an idea, please send it to us and we'll add to the list.

For more information, go to: www.americanswing.com

Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Swing Sets, safety, and value pricing all together

If you are buying a Swing Set or Playground Equipment for a daycare, park, or Recreation Department you have been charged with a huge responsibility. Finding the right company that can incorporate the required safety and give you exactly what you need, while still getting the most value for your money is not easy.

When shopping, the web is a great place to research and purchase high quality equipment. You can see the styles of many manufacturers without leaving your office. Look for a company that's been around for a long time and contonues to stand behind thier work, so you know you're getting a good value. With experience, most companies should be able to provide this while maintaining competitive prices.

For more information, go to www.americanswing.com

Monday, August 01, 2005

Limited Space for Playgrounds

One of the most difficult pieces to planning a new playgound or installing swings and swing sets is determinign if you have enough space. Using a compnay that can provide complete sizing and spacing information is very helpful in getting the most playground or largest swing set into the least amount of space. Most important is getting a great value and keeping kids safe.

For more information, please go to www.americanswing.com