BluePrint for Play

The BluePrint for Play toolkit's objective is to bring communities together in the creation of a play space. Your particular recreation space should be customized to suit your community. This unique toolkit is designed as five separate guidebooks — Plan It, Fund It, Design It, Build It and Sustain It — to help you customize the resources to meet your specific needs.

Although your project may not require all of the available guides, each will offer relevant points that may inspire you and your team in the creation of your unique playground plan.

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PLAN it

An overview of the planning process to consider when undertaking a playground project. From initial site selection to engaging the community in discovering what your play space will need to be meaningful, Plan It helps you break the process into steps.

This Guidebook addresses:

• Introduction
• Assessing Your Needs & Budget
• Choosing a Site
• Evaluating & Enlisting Community Support
• Selecting a Vendor
• Managing a Successful Event
• Planning for the Future
• References & Resources

FUND it

This book reviews many funding options available for playgrounds, from grants to fundraisers, then illustrates a variety of ways to use the strength of your community to engage donors and “make the ask.”

This Guidebook addresses:

• Aligning Values & Goals
• Planning your Strategy
• Soliciting Funding Sources
• Grants
• Making the Ask
• Recognizing Volunteers & Donors
• References & Resources

DESIGN it

A play space must be meaningful, inclusive, and engaging to be successful. Design It helps illustrate the key points to explore in playground design, then highlights methods for engaging children, stakeholders, and the community.

This Guidebook addresses:

• Create a Vision
• Identify Goals & Best Practices
• Ensure Play Value
• Engage the Community
• Report Outcomes
• References & Resources

BUILD it

Whether you are planning a community build effort or would prefer to hire a professional installation crew, this book offers a variety of build models and the steps needed to ensure your preferred build model happens on time and on budget.

This Guidebook addresses:

• Getting Organized
• Assigning Team Leader & Volunteer Responsibilities
• Site Preparation & Tool List
• Organizing Equipment & Construction
• Celebrating the Grand Opening
• Resources

SUSTAIN it

You'll want to ensure your play space is used and maintained regularly! Sustain It provides basic information on playground maintenance and supervision, and illustrates activities and programs to make it even more meaningful to the community.

This Guidebook addresses:

• Maintenance & Supervision
• Planning for Program Success
• Programming & Activity Options
• Marketing Services
• Evaluating Programs
• Resources & References

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