Priorities: Playground Safety – Durable Materials – Improved Layout
Challenges: Deteriorating Timber Borders – Uneven Play Surfaces
Solutions: Cedar Log Edging – Gravel Play Zones – Kid-Friendly Mulch

This North Austin preschool engaged Maas Verde to redesign and refresh the landscape surrounding its playground, prioritizing safety, durability, and a clearer layout. The existing play area had rotting timber borders and uneven, loose gravel that created maintenance and safety concerns.

Maas Verde removed outdated play set elements and disposed of the deteriorated wood edging. New cedar log borders were installed and shifted inward to improve circulation and define the play space more clearly. The updated layout introduced two gravel islands—one for the swing set and one for the main play structure—helping organize activity areas and improve drainage.

To complete the transformation, kid-friendly mulch was installed throughout the play area and around the cedar log borders, creating a safer, more uniform surface designed for active play and long-term use.