Our key principle is to use natural, sustainable and locally available materials and create individual and needs-based play solutions. This approach does not only ensure easy maintenance, but also helps children to re-connect with their natural surroundings. Hence the final users of the site, the children, will be consulted and engaged as much as possible, giving them a sense of ownership and fostering their creativity in creating their very own individual space to play.
Play Matters cares about the safety and well-being of all users of the playgrounds and follows the EN1176 European Safety Standards, since there are no safety standards for playgrounds in Ethiopia yet.
We offer a comprehensive service, from assessment and design to construction and maintenance. A typical package would include:
1. Site visit and assessment
- The number and age of children using the playground as well as specific limitation and challenges
- Existing facilities and structures, such as walls, trees, soil type etc
- Other use of the space (garden, sports etc)
2. Joint design
- Creating ideas together with children and parents considering the above as well as specific interests of the children
- Different materials are considered in the process, including wood, stone, and also water and sound or visual elements
- Offering of different design options and joint decision on final product/layout
3. Construction
- Preparation of soil/ground, including basic gardening work
- Procurement of materials and equipment
- On-site assembly; engagement of children in the process where possible
4. Maintenance
- Training of basic maintenance and fixes for playgrounds within institutions (kindergarten, hotel, school)
- Check-up visits to identify repair needs and free maintenance/repairs within first 12 months after completion
- On-call service for any repair and maintenance needs
DISCLAIMER: Play Matter is not liable for any injuries resulting in the regular or irregular use of the play equipment. Failure of equipment is excluded from this clause.
rocking animal 
Tiny Toddler Playhouse 
willow house 
tree house in the making 
swing board 
planning