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.

Wednesday 21 December 2005

Park Product Directories save money

Often using a directory of park products can not only save time, but money for the vendor too. Using the directory, you can quickly refine searches to get the highest quality products for the best price. For example, if you want to purchase Swing Sets, or even one swing seat, you can use a directory to narrow your choices. Perhap you need them to accept Purchase Orders, or allow you to set up 30 -90 day terms.

Many of the sites today are geared for exactly your needs.

For more information go to www.AmericanSwing.com

Wednesday 14 December 2005

Swing Seats made wtih quality still colorful

Swing Seats for swing sets need to be made from high quality materials and meet safety standards. The swing seats avaialble for use with many systems can also be colorful, coming in red, yellow, blue, green and black.

For more information about swing seat safety or safety on all swing sets, seats, go to www.americanswing.com

Tuesday 29 November 2005

Park Product Directories save time

Park product directories and listings of bundled services can save park managers and recreation center mangers time and money. Often items can be purchased right on the Internet and then serviced through local venues.

Day care centers can also use directories to maximize their dollars.

For more information go to www.AmericanSwing.com

Tuesday 15 November 2005

Directories benefit park and recreation managers

Park and recreation managers can save time and make shopping easier by using a directory that provides multiple types of needed products and services for the parks. Websites that provide this service allow you to see multiple listings in one stop.

Look to your existing vendors and see if they give you a directory for more than just their product.
For example, go to your swings product vendor and see if they have a directory of other vendors that compliment their services.

For more information, go to www.AmericanSwing.com

Friday 23 September 2005

Daycare Center Playgrounds

Day care centers need to ensure that all playground equipment is high quality. This must be balanced with low prices because often centers have strict budgets they must stay within to provide high quality day care affordably.

Many places must also comply with special standards set by American companies regarding items that make up a swing set such as swings, chains, etc.

For more information, go to www.AmericanSwing.com

Wednesday 7 September 2005

Low priced swing sets, swings, and swing accessories

Beware of companies that promise low prices for swing sets, swings and other accessories. Daycare centers, families and rec centers all need to get the best price, but know that does not mean you have to sacrifice on quality. You would never compromise safety of course.

For more information go to www.AmericanSwing.com/content/safety_features.php

Thursday 25 August 2005

Swing Sets need high quality and low prices to be competitive

In todays markets manufacturers are moving closer and closer to the consumer. It is in response to the pressure for lower pricing while mantaining high quality. Often, a manufacturer may be dealing only one level from consumers when a few years ago, this was closer to three levels.

It does however, have many benefits. Manufacturers of swings, swing sets, and accessories can all be much more responsive to market demands. They have the ability to produce more custom swings ansd swing seats in smaller runs, and can still give low enough pricing to keep their messages out there. Especially with the advent of the Internet, consumers can reach many new manufacturers and so too can those who produce the swings, swing sets and swing seats, reach their markets.

For more information, please go to www.americanswing.com/content/contact.php

Monday 15 August 2005

Playground Equipment, swing sets and swings

People who buy playground equipment for schools, daycares, parks, and other facilities are aware of the value in safety. But do you know where your product is being manufacturered? Be aware of sellers who do not produce thier own playrgound equipment, swings and swing sets cannot guarantee the quality of their product.

Thursday 4 August 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 3 August 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 1 August 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

Thursday 28 July 2005

Park and Rec Centers cautioned about Playground Equipment Purchase

It is a large responsibility for the purchaser of a Recreation Center's Swings, swing sets and playground equipment. They must stay within budget while trying to find safe equipment that will last. Not an easy task.

Smart purchasers look for a vendor who can provide safety, quality and low prices along with a warranty on their products.

Fro more information go to www.americanswing.com

Wednesday 27 July 2005

Warranties for Playground Equipment and Swings

When purchasing a new swing set, or other playground equipment a good manfacturer should be able to warranty against defects and shipping damage. Most will not cover vandalism. Another key though is most will not cover improper installation, so make sure your sets are installed properly before use.

For more information, go to www.americanswing.com/content/about.php

Tuesday 26 July 2005

Stainless Steel Playground Equip vs. Spring Steel

When constructing commercial playground equipment it is important to use quality materials that will ensure safe and sturdy, as well as durable equipment.

When purchasing swings, swing sets or any playground equipment, look for swings that are constructed of stainless or carbon steel only. Products made of spring steel have been known to rust or break and are more vulnerable to vandalization.

For more information, go to www.americanswing.com/content/about.php

Monday 25 July 2005

great article on playgrounds and children

I was just on a law firm's site who had a great article on Playgrounds and kids.
Go to www.epsten.com and click on articles.

If you wnat more playground and children info go to www.americanswing.com

Wednesday 20 July 2005

Playground equipment manufacturers

Playground equipment needs to be as safe as possible. Manufacturers should use the latest safety standards when producing equipment that our kids will be playing on. ASTA is the American Safety Testing Association and they set guidlines that when followed make our kids safer. For more information visit www.americanswing.com

Monday 18 July 2005

American Swing Playgrounds and Swing Sets

Playgrounds and swing sets need to be built with quality materials in order to be safe, they also need to be flexible in design to grow with the changing needs of kids and or daycare centers, parks, schools and even at home.