Built for school districts, child care centers, churches, and municipalities across Alabama. Executed by ApexElite Outdoor Solutions with equipment from PlaygroundProvider.com.
- CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook – adopted widely by risk pools and safety managers.
- ASTM F1487 Standards – covers performance and dimensional requirements for public-use playgrounds (ages 2–12).
- ADA Play Area Guidelines – ensures accessible routes and compliant component counts.
The bottom line: safer layouts, correct use zones, compliant surfacing depths, and accessible routes that pass inspection.
Grants & Funding in Alabama
If you’re a school, city, church, or nonprofit, you don’t have to shoulder the full cost alone. Alabama offers several credible pathways:
- Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) – Matching grants for outdoor recreation, including playgrounds.
- Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) – Local governments can apply for community improvements that include playgrounds.
- NRPA Grant & Fundraising Resources – National opportunities for parks and nonprofits.
- Alabama Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership – Supports improvements for licensed child care providers.
Pro move: ApexElite can package your layout, budget, and vendor specs into a “Grant-Ready Spec Pack” so your application is polished, compliant, and competitive.
Our Turnkey Process
When you choose PlaygroundProvider.com for equipment and ApexElite Outdoor Solutions for installation, here’s how the process flows:
- Scope & Layout – Site review and compliant use zones.
- Spec Pack – Cut sheets, surfacing details, drainage, and install schedule.
- Quote – Clear breakdown of equipment, freight, site prep, installation, surfacing, and borders.
- Procurement – Orders placed and delivery windows locked in.
- Installation – ApexElite crews handle augering, concrete, set, torque, surfacing, and cleanup.
- Close-Out – Warranties, safety documentation, and maintenance guidance provided.
Cost Drivers & Smart Budgeting
Budgets shift depending on:
- Size tier (small, medium, large, giant).
- Surfacing (engineered wood fiber, rubber mulch, turf, poured-in-place).
- Site prep & drainage (grading, geotextile, water management).
- Freight & access (distance and staging logistics).
- Borders/edging (timbers, curbs, or concrete bands — note: timbers are not automatically included unless specified).
Tip: If you’re pursuing grants, align your project scope with the grant scoring rubric to maximize funding chances.
FAQ
Are your playgrounds compliant with national safety standards?
Yes. Every project follows CPSC guidelines, ASTM F1487, and ADA play area rules.
Do you install outside Alabama?
Yes. ApexElite installs across Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. Out-of-state projects are considered case by case.
What’s the typical timeline?
Once approvals and deposits are complete, equipment lead times and site conditions drive the schedule. We provide firm delivery and install windows.
Are borders/timbers included?
Not by default. They’re optional and always listed separately in your quote.
Ready to Build Your Playground?
PlaygroundProvider.com supplies the equipment.
ApexElite Outdoor Solutions installs it to spec.
Call or text 256-595-4998
