Post on 09-May-2018
Case StudyHOW GROUNDS FOR PLAY HELPED THE MERIT SCHOOL OF QUANTICO CREATE A LARGE PLAY ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
THE GROUNDS FOR PLAY SOLUTION: The Grounds For Play
solution consisted of a custom outdoor play environment that
encourages both social and physical development through
their multiple play structures and surrounding dramatic play
components.
Featuring play pieces for all age groups, every child at The
Merit School has a place to play, explore, and develop with
developmentally- and age-appropriate play equipment. Designed
for safety, there are separate play spaces for younger and older
children.
Because of its proximity to the Quantico Military Base, military
children can get vouchers to attend this child care center.
In that spirit, the client wanted to incorporate play elements that
had a military theme.
Grounds For Play custom designed a Vintage Military Jeep Vehicle,
Commissary Façade, Motor Pool, and Off Road Vehicle specifically
for this client.
“Where GFP shines is when they use creative methods to enhance
the pretend play experience,” Leopold said.
These products help children engage in dramatic and social play,
which encourages them to develop communication skills, sharing,
creativity, and emotion play.
“We are happy with the results of the play environment. It’s great
when everyone works together and brings a sound vision to the
project,” Leopold said.
THE MERIT SCHOOL OF QUANTICOCORPORATE CENTERStafford, Virginia
THE CUSTOMER: The Merit School of Quantico is part of
Minnieland Academy, which is a family-owned company that
provides educational early child care experiences to families and
their children throughout Virginia. They cater to children of all
ages—from infants to school-agers. Their goal is to help children
develop socially, educationally, and emotionally.
THE CHALLENGE: Minnieland Academy has been a client of
Grounds For Play for 15 years. In opening their new location
in Stafford, Va., VP of New Development Tim Leopold needed
the help of Grounds For Play to design and install a new play
environment at The Merit School of Quantico Corporate Center.
We are happy with the results of the play environment. It’s great when everyone works together and brings a sound vision to the project.
-Tim LeopoldVP of New Development
Photo by Ashley Michelle Photography
CREATION
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BALLTURNPANEL
HALFPUSHPANEL
CIRCLEENTRYPANEL
TRIANGLEENTRYPANEL
BELLPANEL
CRAWLTUBE
SOUNDCYLINDER
TEXTUREPANEL
MIRRORPANEL
30
INFANT/TODDLERTO-FRO GLIDER
ARCHCLIMBER
AIGSLIDE
ALPINECHALLENGE
AIGSTEPS
MUSHROOMCAPS
CIRCLEENTRYPANEL
ARCHENTRYPANELBEAD
PANEL
14' HEXAGONUMBRELLA SHADE
SRPFX-50050
3'MIN
3'MIN
MINNIELANDBUS STATIONFACADE
MINNIELANDCOMMISSARYFACADE
INTER-BLOCKSSUPER SET
TRIKE TRACKW/PAINTED LINES
QUANTICOENTRY ARCH
MOTOR POOLFACADE
OFF ROADVEHICLE*SPRINGMOUNTED*
2'X6' CEDARPLANTERS W/NATURESIGN IN THE MIDDLE
CONTRABASSCHIMES
SINGLE POSTBONGOS
PAGODABELLS
FLAG POLE(BY OTHERS)
4' OCTAGONBENCH
4'OCTAGONBENCH
4'OCTAGONBENCH
4' OCTAGONBENCH
ADJUSTABLEBASKETBALL
GOAL
12'x20'SHADE
18'x24'SHADE
DEPTH/THICKNESS (IN.)
PERIMETER (FT.)
AREA (SQ. FT.)
3.0
1717169
PADDING (in.)
PERIMETER (FT.)
AREA (SQ. FT.)
S5
N/AAGGREGATE BASE
2483261
DEPTH/THICKNESS (IN.)
PERIMETER (FT.)
AREA (SQ. FT.)
1.5
1174153
PERIMETER (FT.)
AREA (SQ. FT.)572150
PADDING (in.)
PERIMETER (FT.)
AREA (SQ. FT.)
S5
2PAD & AGGREGATE BASE
642168
25'
4' WIDETIKE
TRACK
17°
ADJUSTABLEBASKETBALL
GOAL
48'
4' WIDETIKE
TRACK
SITE PLAN REPRESENTS THE CUSTOMER APPROVED LAYOUT (WHICH MAY BE MODIFIED DEPENDING ON ACTUAL SITE CONDITIONS). QUANTITIES AND ITEMS ARE PROVIDED PERQUOTATION DOCUMENT IN THE EVENT OF A DISCREPANCY. THIS IS A CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT FOR USE BY ANYONE OTHERTHAN A GROUNDS FOR PLAY CERTIFIED INSTALLER, AND IS INTENDED TO BE A GUIDE FOR PLACEMENT ONLY. INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT, SITE WORK, EQUIPMENT FALL ZONES ANDCONCRETE WORK TO BE COMPLETED BY OTHERS AND IS NOT IN GROUNDS FOR PLAY'S SCOPE OF WORK UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. NO INVESTIGATION WAS MADE FOR SUB-SURFACECONDITIONS RELATED TO UTILITIES, PERCOLATION/DRAINAGE OF WATER, EASEMENTS, ZONING REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER ISSUES REQUIRED BY CUSTOMER OR GOVERNMENT ORREGULATORY ENTITIES. THE DESIGN WAS PREPARED WITHOUT ANY SURVEYS OR ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS AND ASSUMES SLOPES OF 2% OR LESS FOR ALL EQUIPMENT AREAS.CUSTOMERS WHO ELECT TO INSTALL PLAYGROUND COMPONENTS WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OR DIRECTION OF A CERTIFIED GROUNDS FOR PLAY INSTALLER, AGREE TO ACCEPT ALLRESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DESIGN CONCEPT. SAND IS NOT PROVIDED FOR SANDBOXES. PLUMBING IS NOT PROVIDED FOR WATER PLAY ITEMS. THIS DESIGN ISCOPYRIGHTED MATERIAL AND MAY NOT BE USED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF GROUNDS FOR PLAY, INC.
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