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Application of Play Area Guidelines
Play Components
Soft Contained Play Structures
Guidelines for Accessible Routes
Guidelines for Accessible Surfaces
Additional Guidelines for Accessibility
Play Components Different “Types” Ground Level Elevated Self Test Exercise
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A picture of children playing on the various play components.
When applying the play area guidelines, it is important to identify the different play experiences play components can provide.

The guidelines are intended to provide access to a variety of play experiences by addressing the different “types” of play components, which will be discussed in greater detail in the Different “Types” section.