Bollards make cities and towns safer in many ways, as they come in numerous sizes, shapes, and types, and offer plenty of applications. Some of these applications include urban and suburban parks and playgrounds. Review some of the best ways to use bollards in playgrounds and parks, all of which make them safer for everyone in the surrounding communities.

1. Perimeter Protection

Permanent bollards can be used to surround the entire playground or park, such as those in bright colors for a school or public playground. Such bollards stop wayward vehicles going up to 50 miles an hour from crashing into the park/playground area, thereby avoiding potentially catastrophic injuries and serious property damage. Permanent bollards are extra important if the park or playground is in a high-traffic area, such as one in a bustling urban environment. Everyone who uses the park or playground feels safer and more secure because they are protected from distracted, sleepy, and intoxicated drivers.

2. Wayfaring Assistance

Removable and permanent bollards provide wayfaring help in parks and playgrounds, particularly large parks on several acres. They can be outfitted with signage or stickers pointing the way to the next trail, restrooms, food and beverage areas, and more to help people get where they need to go. Bollards can also be used to show park and playground users what is allowed and prohibited at the park, such as if a hiking trail allows horses or dogs. Signs indicating that users must dispose of dog waste properly are yet another application.

3. Parking Lot Protection

If the parking lots next to or adjacent to parks and playgrounds are in high-traffic areas, they benefit from permanent bollards. When used as barrier protection, these bollards prevent intoxicated, distracted, and drowsy drivers from accidentally driving into the parking lots. Using bollards in this way drastically reduces the risk of severe injuries and
property damage and provides peace of mind to employees and park-goers alike.

4. Work Zone Designation

Perhaps new playground equipment needs installing or existing equipment needs work. Maybe a park trail is under construction or there’s a restroom requiring repairs. No matter what the installation/repair/renovation involves, bollards provide assistance. Removable bollards, such as stand-alone bollards or those linked with chains, create clear work zone designations. Park and playground attendees know to stay out, which lowers premise liability risks.

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