Apartment playground equipment for HOAs and complexes
To buy apartment playground equipment, start by counting how many children will play at once. A complex can expect to pay $18,000 to $34,500 for a basic commercial play area, though our cost estimate bases pricing on capacity.
What Apartment Playground Equipment Costs
$18,000 to $34,500
Published figure for basic commercial playground for apartments and HOAs, from the cost guide at adventureplaysystems.com (published, not our estimate).
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Other Published Figures
KOMPAN homeowner association example: $50,000 of products, $12,500 to install, $7,000 of surfacing and $5,500 of freight: $75,000, says kompan.com.
Special price on the GameTime Fontana play system for HOAs, schools and churches: $12,975, says gametime.com.
Grants and Matching Funds Open to an HOA or Apartment Community
Programs this kind of group can apply for:
GameTime Community Champions matching funds (a manufacturer program)
GameTime (a PlayCore company)
On its own play systems, GameTime adds extra equipment value. The biggest share, as much as the whole price, goes to orders over $75,000 paid in full; smaller or financed orders get less. Within the lower 48 states (every state but Alaska and Hawaii), this offer applies only to GameTime play systems.
BCI Burke matching funds (a manufacturer program)
BCI Burke (manufacturer)
You can receive up to 100% in matching funds for a new Burke outdoor fitness course or playground. Schools, parks, towns and other groups qualify if their last Burke playground purchase was more than three years ago.
Budgeting for HOA Playground Equipment
An HOA, or homeowners association, can budget about $1,000 per child who plays at one time. Professional installation adds 25 to 35 percent to the structure price for setting the equipment in the ground. For United States addresses, plan on freight costs equal to 15 percent of the equipment price; this is the delivery charge.
Capacity and Space Based on Site Size
Each child playing at one time gets 75 square feet of ground space under our cost estimate.
| Children at Once | Ground Space | Equipment Price |
|---|---|---|
| 15 children | 1,125 sq ft | $15,000 |
| 30 children | 2,250 sq ft | $30,000 |
| 50 children | 3,750 sq ft | $50,000 |
Which Ground Surfacing Works for Your Complex?
All commercial play areas require safety surfacing, a soft material placed under the structure to cushion falls. Installed prices for engineered wood fiber, which is shredded wood for play areas, run from $3,500 to $5,500 to cover 1,000 square feet. Poured in place rubber is mixed on your site into a surface with no seams; when installed across that same area, it costs $9,000 to $18,000.
Does One Request Cover Both Installation and Equipment?
Contacting every manufacturer one by one is unnecessary. Regional specialists working for playground brands act as manufacturers' representatives to price your whole project and plan your layout. Receive quotes for installation, surfacing, and equipment on your site by sending one short request via our quote form.
Common Questions About Apartment Playground Equipment for HOAs and Complexes
Where do I look for inexpensive playground equipment?
Certain structures get a discount from some manufacturers when community buyers order them. Schools, churches, and homeowners associations can find the Fontana play system listed at a special price of $12,975 in the GameTime factory store. You may also use our grants finder to look for programs in your state.
Is it possible for a homeowners association to obtain matching funds for a playground?
Yes, a homeowners association or apartment community can apply for matching funds, which represent equipment discounts from a manufacturer instead of cash grants. Under the GameTime Community Champions program, GameTime play systems qualify for added matching value. Matching funds also come from BCI Burke for an approved Burke playground, as long as your group has not purchased one during the previous three years.
How much will a bigger playground project cost an HOA overall?
Ground space of 3,750 square feet is required for a larger play area where 50 children play at once. KOMPAN shares a published homeowner association breakdown showing a total project cost of $75,000 that includes freight, installation, surfacing, and products.
Under apartment play structures, what other ground surfaces can we use?
Besides wood fiber and poured rubber, you can select rubber tiles, turf, or rubber mulch. Our surfacing cost guide lists the installed price for each material. Your committee can compare options because dealers can quote prices for multiple surfaces.
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