Playground Inspections
Padded Surface at the Lough Playground
A photo of the rubberized, impact-absorbing surface at the Lough playground in Cork.
© Cork City Libraries.Padded Surface at the Lough Playground
© Cork City Libraries.
© Cork City Libraries.
Padded Surface at the Lough Playground
A photo of the rubberized, impact-absorbing surface at the Lough playground in Cork.
© Cork City Libraries.All playground equipment installed in public areas must conform to European Union safety standards. This means that the equipment must be designed so children can play without the danger of serious injury. For example, each piece of equipment stands on rubberised surfacing tiles, which help to lessen the impact of a slip or bang.
Lough Map, Highlighting the Playground
A map of the Lough showing the location of the playground.
© Cork City Council.Lough Map, Highlighting the Playground
© Cork City Council.
© Cork City Council.
Lough Map, Highlighting the Playground
A map of the Lough showing the location of the playground.
© Cork City Council.To make sure everything stays in order, the playground is inspected daily. Weekly and monthly reports of the inspections are then put into a book so they can be read over by other inspectors. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) carries out an independent inspection every year.
As well as being a fun play area, the Lough Playground is also extremely safe, and you can go and feed the swans after your playtime.