We all know that Children love playing outside. Just a flat space or a flat lawn can be a little tricky to attract kids to play .On the other hand, a well-landscaped yard can give the ideal environment for kids to run around and explore, and it’s also a great way to keep them active and healthy.
Although, turning your outdoor space into an area where your kids love to go and play seems like a huge job. But, if you hire professionals to turn your outdoor space into a kid-friendly and frequently used space, it is not that difficult.
To get started, consider your backyard, think about the aspects you already have, the ones that need an update, and some details that you would like to add to your backyard. Simply share those ideas with the professionals, and they will incorporate the required changes to get your kids outside to play.
At Outdoor Makeover & Living Spaces, we believe that every child deserves a safe and fun outdoor space to explore, play, and create lasting memories. Our Kids-Friendly Backyard is designed with children in mind, offering a delightful environment that combines adventure, learning, and imagination. The key is to have desired elements that entices kids outside while they are beautiful to look at for the parents.
PRIORITIZING SAFETY AND PROMOTE FUN MEMORIES WHILE CREATING LANDSCAPE
Safety is our top priority. We carefully curate a backyard that meets the highest safety standards, giving parents peace of mind while their children enjoy their playtime. Our play equipment is sturdy, well-maintained, and designed to minimize potential hazards. From soft landing surfaces to age-appropriate structures, we ensure that your little ones can have a blast while staying safe.
But safety doesn’t mean compromising on fun! Our Kid-Friendly Backyard bursts with exciting features and engaging activities. It encourages your children’s imaginations to run wild as they explore vibrant play areas, enjoying slides, swings, climbing walls, and designated lawn games.
Moreover, we offer various slide options, including one-story slide, tree swing, standard slide, built-in-style, and hobbit house, from which you can choose based on your needs.
OUR KID FRIENDLY BACKYARDS OPTIONS INCLUDES
Designated Area For Trampoline
A dedicated space for trampolines ensures safe and enjoyable jumping activities for kids, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries in the backyard.
Slide Built Into Hill
Integrating a slide into a hill provides a thrilling and adventurous experience for children, encouraging active play and fostering their imagination.
Roast Marshmallows With Your Friends
Having a designated area for roasting marshmallows allows kids to gather around a fire pit, fostering social interaction and creating lasting memories in a kid-friendly backyard.
Swim In A Swim Spa
A swim spa offers a compact swimming pool experience, allowing kids to enjoy water activities, learn to swim, and stay active in the comfort of their backyard.
Baby Swing
A baby swing provides a safe and gentle way for infants and toddlers to experience the joy of swinging, promoting sensory development and outdoor exploration for the youngest members of the family.
Designated Lawn Games
Creating space for lawn games like croquet, bocce ball, or cornhole encourages friendly competition, physical activity, and strategic thinking among kids, making the backyard a fun and engaging place to play.
Synthetic Lawn For Kids
Synthetic lawns offer a low-maintenance and safe play surface for children, providing a soft and durable area for running, rolling, and playing without the risk of allergies or muddy messes.
Basketball Court
A basketball court or multi-sport custom game courts promotes active play, teamwork, and friendly competition, allowing kids to improve their coordination, motor skills, and sportsmanship while enjoying the game in their own backyard.
Climb A Stonehenge And Rule The World
Incorporating a scaled-down version of Stonehenge or other climbing structures provides a sense of adventure and exploration, stimulating imaginative play and fostering physical development in kids.
Place For Not-A-Playground
Designating a separate area for non-playground activities, such as gardening, painting, or outdoor crafts, encourages creativity, sensory experiences, and a deeper connection with nature for kids in a kid-friendly backyard.
Climb And Discover New Places
Adding climbing structures like treehouses or rope courses allows kids to challenge themselves, develop strength and coordination, and embark on exciting adventures right in their own backyard.
Play Ping Pong
Setting up a ping pong table promotes friendly competition, hand-eye coordination, and strategic thinking among kids, creating a lively and engaging activity that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Practice Batting
A dedicated area for batting practice, such as a small baseball or cricket pitch, enables kids to develop their batting skills, hand-eye coordination, and love for sports, fostering a healthy and active lifestyle.
Standard Slide
The Standard Slide is a classic play structure that brings fun and excitement to your backyard. The straightforward design and sturdy construction provide your kids with a safe and enjoyable sliding experience.
Built in Slide
The Built-in Slide is an innovative, space-saving solution that integrates seamlessly into your backyard design. It creates a sleek and modern look while providing children with a safe and enjoyable sliding experience.
Hobbit House
The Hobbit House is a charming and environmentally-friendly retreat that seamlessly blends with its natural surroundings. Its circular doors and verdant green roof create a whimsical atmosphere and offer a unique living experience to nature lovers.
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Q: How do you make a backyard safe for kids?
A: We design with soft surfaces, fencing, shaded areas, and play features. Fences help contain the play space to the backyard only, keeping others out. Soft surfaces like lawns and synthetic turf are great for giving the kids open spaces to run around and play with their friends. Furthermore, play structures give the excitement of swings, forts, and slides. But kids are notorious for using their imagination and seeing everything in the backyard as a toy. Dry creek beds with medium-sized rocks can give kids hours and hours of balance practice as they step from one rock to the next. Each boulder or short retaining wall becomes a fort they conquer.
Q: Can you combine kid and adult spaces?
A: Yes. As a family-centric design-build company, we balance play areas with entertainment zones for the whole family. The whole point of a well-designed backyard is to entertain the kids, not too close, but not too far from the parents, so parents can supervise from a distance while enjoying their time relaxing, cooking, or playing their own outdoor games. There are common outdoor features that the whole family enjoys, of course, such as pools, firepits or fireplaces, and sports courts. These features bring all generations together.
Q: What are the most important factors to consider when designing a backyard with kids?
A: The three main factors to implement in any backyard for families with kids are:
- Level yard
- A nice fence
- A lawn to keep the mud and erosion away after rain
A level yard allows the kids to play freely without worrying about any dangerous drops. It also keeps toys and balls from rolling into unwanted areas. A level backyard, not exceeding 5 degrees, can host all sorts of fun structures, like a bounce house or soccer goals.
Fences make great neighbors and well-behaved kids. With a fence, kids understand their boundaries and where to play and where not to play.
Lastly, having a lawn or synthetic turf is important for keeping the yard mud- and dirt-free. It also covers all rocks and uneven trip hazards, increasing safety and worry-free playtime. Without a proper lawn, soil erodes, creating uneven surfaces. The roots of grass penetrate the soil and bind it, creating a soft layer that also catches falling debris.
Q: How long do kids use play structures for?
A: We have found swing sets and play structures to be very popular for ages 2 to 11. Usually, after the youngest child turns 11, swing sets disappear, and sports court areas for other sports become very popular.
Q: Is having a nice backyard good for teenagers?
A: Most of our clients with teenage kids request that we create a backyard where the kids and their friends hang out. This way, they are not somewhere getting into trouble, and parents feel safe knowing their kids are at home. After all, if teenagers do something unwise, their parents are there to intervene and course-correct.