Correction

Play areas on agritourism operations are public playgrounds, and as such, play equipment designed for a home playground is not used.

Additional Guidelines and Recommendations

• In addition to using appropriate equipment, all play area equipment must be assembled/installed according to manufacturer’s instructions or by professionals trained to install the equipment.
• Equipment must be securely anchored to prevent equipment overturns, and anchor bases are covered with appropriate ground cover to prevent injury.
• No materials are used in the equipment or installation that could result in children inhaling, ingesting or absorbing hazardous materials, such as lead-based paints, creosote or chromated copper arsenate (wood treatment).¹

Note:Ground cover should be present under any equipment where the child is not at ground level.

Resources

• ¹ CPSC “Guidance for Outdoor Wooden Structures”