{"id":13607,"date":"2026-11-01T10:55:44","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T10:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ebazagardens.com\/?post_type=glc_project&p=13607"},"modified":"2026-11-01T10:55:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T10:55:44","slug":"outdoor-school-playground-project","status":"publish","type":"glc_project","link":"https:\/\/www.ebazagardens.com\/en\/project\/outdoor-school-playground-project","title":{"rendered":"How We Turned a Bare Riyadh School Courtyard into a Colourful Playground"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we first walked into this school in Riyadh, the courtyard was a quiet, covered space with cheerful painted walls and not much else. Strips of blue, green, orange and pink ran along the facade, but nothing invited a child to run, climb or laugh. The school’s request was simple and sincere: give our students a place where break time feels like the best part of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

This case study walks through how we answered that request, from the first site visit to the final swing test. If you are a school owner, nursery manager or facility planner weighing a similar project, think of this as a behind-the-scenes look at what a well-run playground installation actually involves. For a broader view of planning and choosing equipment, our guide on <\/span>school and nursery playground installation in KSA<\/b><\/a> covers the wider picture.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Was the Scope of Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n

We supplied, delivered, assembled and anchored two complete play zones<\/a>, and prepared the ground beneath them so children could use them safely from day one.<\/span><\/p>\n

The work unfolded in clear stages:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Site assessment.<\/b> We measured the courtyard, noted the tensile shade overhead, checked wall distances and decided where each unit could sit without crowding walkways or doors.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Layout planning.<\/b> One play tower with slides was positioned against the main wall, a swing set beside it, and a second, separate zone was placed on the opposite side of the courtyard. This left a wide open centre for free running and school gatherings.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Ground preparation.<\/b> Interlocking rubber-style safety tiles were laid across the play area, with a strip of artificial turf along the wall edge for a softer, greener finish.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Assembly and anchoring.<\/b> Steel posts and frames were fixed firmly into the ground, plastic components were joined, and every bolt, chain link and connection was checked by hand.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Final inspection.<\/b> Before handing over, our team tested slide surfaces, swing seats and climbing sections for stability, smooth edges and secure fastenings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Because the school was operating, we organised the work around the timetable to keep noise and disruption to a minimum.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Which Equipment Did We Install?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The courtyard now holds two separate play areas, each built for a different style of play.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Zone one: the multi-activity play tower and swing set<\/b><\/p>\n