Creo Ultimate Surfacing Guide

The Ultimate Surfacing Guide.

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The Playground Builders

Everything you need to know about playground surfacing.

Whangarei Town Basin, Whangarei

Welcome to the new Creo range of play surfaces. Whether school, early childhood centre, or public playground, we have you covered. Each one of our playground surfaces is professionally installed and comes entirely safety certified.

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Find your next play surface.

Contents.

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Wet Pour Rubber

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Pour’n’Play® Sport

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Artificial Lawn

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PermaPlay

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Muclhes, Bark and Wood Chips

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MulchSet

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Pea Gravel and River Stones

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Sand

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Timber Decks and Pathways

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Resin Set Stone

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Concrete, Asphalt and Pavers

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Natural Lawns

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Natural Stone

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Custom Surface Design (Bike tracks, Paths, Ground games)

Cornwall Park, Hastings

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Steppers

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Balance Balls

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Slacklines

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Balance Parks

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Pour’n’Play Seats

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PlayPods

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Pour’n’Play Nature

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SureFoot Grass Retention

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Playground Tiles

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Who is Creo?

More than 25 years after being founded by father and son team, Peter and Mike Judd, Creo continues to be here helping kiwi kids thrive as individuals, by creating safe playground surfaces that contribute to games won, strong friendships, and days enjoyed with family.

As New Zealand’s only full-service playground company, we offer everything from playground design and construction to safety surfacing and equipment, all under one roof.

This unique approach gives us the advantage of providing our customers with smoother and simpler playground building experiences.

As playground designers and builders, we developed better ways of getting your play space dream from idea to reality.

With in-house equipment design and manufacturing, we offer unrivalled delivery speed while supporting the local economy.

Our team of experienced designers and builders work closely with clients to create playgrounds that best reflect the unique character and needs of those who will use them.

Creo is determined to make play spaces that are engaging, challenging, and fun for all. Our collaborative approach ensures that every playground we build is exactly what our clients want and need.

Whitikau Reserve, Opotiki.

Take a look at the direction we are going and be inspired by our ultimate guide on surfacing. Explore how we design surfaces that promote fun, engagement, and learning for all users.

Did you know?

Creo recycles old playground surfaces into A first in new ones!

New Zealand!

We take rubber out of old playground surfaces, process it at our Numat recycling plant, then put it back into playground surfaces.

The process of creating playground surfaces from waste rubber begins with waste rubber being collected from program partners and taken for processing at the Numat rubber recycling facility. There, it is put through a granulating process that converts it from being a waste product into usable rubber granules.

This waste rubber would otherwise end up in landfills. But, in this recycling program, it is transformed into durable, safe, and accessible playground surfaces.

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Rubber is ground into small pieces.

Making a Significant Impact on the Environment.

With capacity to process 15 tonnes of waste rubber per week, the recycling program has the potential to reduce imported rubber and waste rubber going into landfills by up to 780 tonnes per year. That’s the equivalent of 866 skipbins full of rubber waste per year.

This initiative is a significant step towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future for New Zealand’s playgrounds.

Partnering to Create Sustainable Playgrounds.

As a program partner, Creo uses the recycled rubber granules in its playground surfaces. The soft rubber makes the perfect base-layer in our wet poured rubber surfaces, providing excellent impact absorption.

The surfaces created using the recycled material are highly durable and can last up to 20 years. At end of life, they can be recycled again using the same process!

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Smaller rubber pieces are then granulated to a final size.

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Granules are bagged and ready for playground surfacing.

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Wet Pour Rubber Granules.

Lorna Irene Park, Wellington.

Pour‘n’Play® surface shown with shockpad.

A long-lasting playground surface for almost every application.

Pros

Consisting of an impact absorbing shock pad underlay as well as a coloured rubber granule top layer. It has soundproofing and insulating abilities making it a viable option for both indoor and outdoor use.

Colourful design options Extremely shock-absorbent

SBR (Styrene-Butadiene Rubber) is a cheaper and lower quality rubber that usually consists of colour coated black rubber granules. In high traffic areas coating wears away revealing the black under layer.

Lasts for 10+ years

EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) is a medium quality coloured top layer rubber, with increased colour retention consistency throughout the granule rather than just at the top layer.

Wheelchair accessible and physical disabilities friendly

TPV (Thermoplastic Vulcanised) is a premium quality coloured top layer rubber, with maximum colour retention consistency throughoutthe granule and the highest levels of UV resistance.

TPV granules keep their colour over time

Cons

Features and Benefits.

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A porous free draining product

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Shock-pad depth can be increased to meet critical fall height requirements

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Meets New Zealand safety standards

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UV and weather resistant top layer

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Seamless surface, suitable for wheelchairs

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Recycled rubber shock-pad

Requires professional installation

SBR granules can lose colour over time

Applications.

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Playgrounds

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Sports courts

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Paths and bike tracks

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Wet play areas

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Outdoor learning environments

Creo Product Warranty

Recycled Rubber Shock Pad

Creo Safety Certified

Creo Certified Installation

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Pour‘n’Play.®

Creo Product Catalogue

The world’s leading wet pour rubber surface system.

Pour’n’Play® is a durable wet pour rubber surfacing ideal for playgrounds. Combining an impact-absorbing underlay with a coloured top layer, it's versatile for indoor and outdoor use. It's a highly adaptable product with an extensive range of colours, pattern designs and sloping terrain options.

Resistant to UV and damage, this is the most technically advanced surface system in New Zealand. Its low-maintenance offers superior colour consistency and UV stability, making it functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Remuera Primary School, Auckland.

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A World of colour.

Pour‘n’Play® comes in a range of 21 colours giving you so much scope to create fantastic designs. Using different colours in different ratios, Pour‘n’Play® literally has thousands of colour combos.

You can have fun with these to create your own unique colourway.

Visit our Pour‘n’Play® colour mixer at creospace.co.nz/mixer

Cream

Beige

Mustard

Brown

Bright Yellow

Orange

Bright Red

Standard Red

Funky Pink

Purple

Standard Blue

Light Blue

Azure

Turquoise

Bright Green

Standard Green

Dark Green

Pale Grey

Light Grey

Dark Grey

Please note colours may vary slightly from samples shown.

Black

90% Colour 10% recycled rubber per 100m2 ®

Pour‘n’Play Eco Blends.

Saving the Environment… and your Budget.

Made with up to 70% recycled material, our Pour‘n’Play® Eco Blends offer affordability and sustainability in one seamless package.

Each blend can be custom made to suit your budget and desired colour ratio.

80% Colour 20% recycled rubber per 100m2

70% Colour 30% recycled rubber per 100m2

60% Colour 40% recycled rubber per 100m2

50% Colour 50% recycled rubber per 100m2

40% Colour 60% recycled rubber per 100m2

30% Colour 70% recycled rubber per 100m2

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Pour‘n’Play.®

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Miramar Playground, Wellington

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Brooklyn Playground, Wellington

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Whangarei Town Basin, Whangarei

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Ilam School, Christchurch

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Aorangi School, Rotorua

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AGM Newmarket, Auckland.

Pour‘n’Play.® Sport.

The more colourful and comfortable court surface.

Pros

Pour’n’Play® Sport is created using New Zealand’s most technically advanced wet pour rubber safety surface. Ideal surfacing choice for court areas where safety, durability and looks are essential.

Colourful design options Extremely shock-absorbent

Pour’n’Play® Sport is easy to maintain, keeping it’s vibrant colour and elasticity. Court markings are installed as an integral part of the surface, giving you the freedom to add your own personal touch.

Lasts for 10+ years

Available in a range of 21 colours offeris endless possibilities for creative surface designs.

Wheelchair accessible and physical disabilities friendly TPV granules keep their colour over time

Cons Requires professional installation

Features and Benefits.

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A porous free draining product

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UV and weather resistant surface

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Seamless surface, suitable for wheelchairs

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Thousands of colour blend options

Applications.

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Basketball Courts

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Netball Courts

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Court yard with surface games

Creo Product Warranty

Creo Safety Certified

Creo Certified Installation

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Alfriston School, Auckland.

Colour it your way.

Pour'n'Play® Sport is the ultimate designable sports surface. Add lines, shapes, words, and logos, in practically any colour blend you want.

Clendon Park School, Auckland.

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Pour‘n’Play PermaTurf.® Sport.

PermaTurf

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Clendon Park School, Auckland

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Waitara High School, Waitara

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St Anne's School, Wellington

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St Anne's School, Wellington

A surface that's quick off the mark. Pour'n'Play Sport is a made from high grip rubber granules that provide the perfect high performance surface for those who love the game.

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Queenstown Garden’s Playground, Queenstown.

Artificial Lawn.

Synthetic Grass that’s Up to 20% Cooler.

Pros

While artificial grass looks like real grass, it never needs mowing or watering.

Engineered to be hard-wearing and hold its form longer, even in high traffic areas, artificial grass is an excellent option for low-maintenance landscape surfacing.

Realistic natural look and feel Non-allergenic, safe for small children

Creo's artificial grass, PermaTurf is a great surfacing option for sunny locations, providing up to 20% cooler surface temperatures than similar artificial turf products.

Dependably lush and conveniently free-draining, this is the turf that sets the standard in landscaping turf.

Soundproofing and insulating abilities

Cons Requires professional installation Can become hot in direct sunlight

Features and Benefits.

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Natural appearance and texture

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Heat blocking technology for up to 20% reduction in temperature

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Permeable surface allowing water to drain through

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Can be cut to desired length

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Option to install with shock absorbing underlay

Environmental impact

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Applications.

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Landscaped areas

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Playgrounds

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Outdoor learning environments

5 Yr

Creo Product Warranty

Creo Safety Certified

Creo Certified Installation

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Kensington Park, Wellington.

Elm Park School, Auckland.

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PermaTurf.

PermaTurf

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Best Start, Naenae, ECE, Wellington

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Pinehurst School, Auckland

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Just Kids, Kelston, Auckland

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Te Kura O Take Kārara School, Wanaka

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Elm Park School, Auckland.

Artificial Lawn with shockpad.

PermaPlay shown with a recycled material shockpad.

A shock-absorbing turf system suited to playground applications.

Pros

Articial grass with a shockpad underlay, made of recycled rubber, is ideal for playground areas where you need to take into account CFH.

Realistic natural look and feel

PermaPlay is a super realistic synthetic grass and shock-pad combo as a more natural looking alternative to rubber playground surfacing.

Non-allergenic, safe for small children

For safe, straightforward play across every type of outdoor condition, PermaPlay is the ideal solution.

Soundproofing and insulating abilities

Cons Requires professional installation Can become hot in direct sunlight

Features and Benefits.

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Natural Appearance

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Permeable surface allowing water to drain through

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Non-allergenic and safe for children and pets

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Low maintenance

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UP to 20% cooler surface than similar turf products

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Shock-pad layer is designed from recycled materials

Environmental impact

creospace.co.nz/permaplay

Applications.

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Playgrounds

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Outdoor learning environments

5 Yr

Creo Product Warranty

Creo Safety Certified

Creo Certified Installation

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Pomaria School, Auckland.

The Critical Fall Height (CFH).

The Critical Fall Height (CFH) protection provided

by PermaPlay depends on the thickness of the shock-pad that is installed underneath. Like all of our safety surfaces, PermaPlay is engineered to meet the safety requirements of your playground and comes fully safety certified.

Green Bay Primary School, Auckland.

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PermaPlay.

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Cummings Park, Wellington

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Pahurehure Reserve, Auckland

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St Anne's School, Wellington

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Jardine Park, Queenstown

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How long will it take to install?

Our surfaces are installed in two stages.

Stage one takes around 3-4 days and involves preparing the base for the new play surface. Stage two takes another 3-4 days to complete and involves the installation of the shock-pad and top 'wear' layers.

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Mulches, Bark, and Wood Chips.

A great all-round, trusted safety surface.

Pros

Mulch is made from shredded wood, often from the lumber and paper industries. It's smaller and can compact or degrade over time. Bark, on the other hand, consists of larger tree pieces. It's durable and helps block sunlight, which can prevent weeds.

Woodchips are bits of wood cut from larger pieces. They're popular because they're good at softening falls and impacts.

Environmentally friendly

Wood chips, a recycled and biodegradable material, offer ecological advantages.

They're free-draining and simple to install. However, they may shift on slopes, demanding regular maintenance. Yearly replenishment increases costs versus permanent options. Verify the source to avoid harmful chemicals.

Heat resistant

Free-draining and quick-drying

Cons Raking maintenance required Annual top up recommended Full replacement every couple of years

Features and Benefits.

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Natural Appearance

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Allows water to drain through

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Heat resistantence

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Reduces weed shoots

Not suitable for wheelchair access

Applications.

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Playgrounds

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Outdoor learning environments

Creo Safety Certified

Creo Certified Installation

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Shotover Grove Park, Wellington.

The Critical Fall Height (CFH).

Wood Chips as a safety surface can have a Critical Fall Height (CFH) of up to 3 metres depending on its depth, meeting the requirements set by the NZS 5828:2015 playground standard.

Kereru Park Campus, Auckland.

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Wet Pour Rubber Mulch.

A 'natural look' safety surface with all the benefits of durable rubber.

Parliamentary Playground, Wellington.

MulchSet® surface shown with shock-pad.

Please note colours may vary slightly from samples shown.

Pros Soft springy surface

Wet pour rubber mulch is the ‘natural look’ alternative to wet pour rubber. A great playground safety surface as well as adding a natural texturized look. Usually made from recycled tyres the larger rubber pieces are a water permeable surface as well as a suppressor of weed growth. Unlike loose fill safety surfaces, wet pour rubber rubber surfacing doesn’t compact over time, making it a superior safety surfacing option. tallation delivers a smooth surface with zero joins making it highly accessible.

Creo's rubber mulch, MulchSet®, is our option to this long-lasting material, with one-piece poured installation that delivers a smooth surface with zero joins, making it highly accessible.

No maintenance required Environmentally friendly

Cons Requires professional installation

Features and Benefits.

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A porous free draining product

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Soft, springy safety surface

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Installable on a gradient (mounds, slopes, etc)

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3 colour options available

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Seamless surface, highly accessible

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Applications.

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Playgrounds

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Paths and bike tracks

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Outdoor learning environments

Creo Product Warranty

Recycled Rubber Shock Pad

Creo Safety Certified

Creo Certified Installation

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Willowpark School, Auckland.

Choose from our forest floor and wood mulch blends.

These colour blends were specially created to mimic nature. The green blend looks like a real forest floor and you could easily mistake the brown blend for real wood mulch. Unlike colourcoated rubber mulches, MulchSet® is 100% dyed, which means it retains its colour longer.

Kohia Terrace School, Auckland.

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MulchSet.®

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Parliamentary Playground, Wellington

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Pahurehure Reserve, Auckland

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Willowpark School, Auckland

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Tirimoana School, Auckland

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A little goes a long way.

MulchSet's soft top layer can be installed on playground areas giving it a natural look in contrast to other types of safety surfaces. Its shock pad provides safety and aesthetics for all types of spaces.

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Pea Gravel and River Stones.

Pea gravel is a common stone choice.

Image: Small river stones.

Pros

Loose fill materials like pea gravel and small river stones are a low-cost safety surface, but they do tend to travel around a site. If upkeep is not maintained, inconsistencies like mounds and trenches can appear compromising its overall Critical Fall Height (CFH). Furthermore, dust can accumulate in the surface over time and lead to surface compaction and hardening. In modern designed playgrounds, coloured pebbles are often used for their play value rather than as a safety surface solution.

Pea gravel is a popular, long-lasting stone that's great for cushioning falls but can be a choking risk for young kids. Larger pebbles might be safer. River rocks, on the other hand, are flat, big, and smooth. They're not for playground surfacing but are often seen in pathways and gardens.

Easy install process Comparably lower initial cost Effective draining which prevents rainwater build up

Cons Regular inspections are necessary Not suitable for wheelchair access

Not appropriate for young children

Features and Benefits.

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Natural Appearance

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Allows water to drain through

Becomes quite hard in cold temperatures

Applications.

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Playgrounds

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Outdoor learning environments

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Pathways

Creo Certified Installation

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Just Kidz Flatbush, Auckland.

The Critical Fall Height (CFH).

Pebbles and other loose fill safety surfacing can meet Critical Fall Height (CFH) for NZS 5828:2015 standards depending on its depth requirements.

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Equippers Early Learning Centre, Auckland.

Sand.

Sand is an attractive natural choice for impact absorption.

Pros

As well as being a play element in its own right, its texture and changing consistency when wet or dry, sand adds a great sensory dimension. Because sand is such a fine material it doesn’t compact together under pressure like some other loose-fill surfaces. A draw back for sand is its increase in firmness as it gets wet, meaning it must have adequate sub-surface drainage. Regular maintenance is required to avoid build up and compaction and remove any foreign objects.

Coarse sand which has a larger particle size is often better for moulding and easier to contain.

Low initial cost Easy to install Additional play value

Cons May conceal hazardous objects

Finer sand is quite light and quick drying, but it is also harder to contain, especially in windy conditions.

Not great in windy conditions Not suitable for wheelchair access

Attractive to animals

Features and Benefits.

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Natural Appearance

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Allows water to drain through

Applications.

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Playgrounds

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Impact Zones

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Sandpits

Creo Safety Certified

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Feron Park, Auckland.

The Critical Fall Height (CFH).

Sand is a reliable safety surface meeting NZS 5828:2015 surfacing requirements of fall heights up to 3m depending on depth.

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Timber Decks and Pathwways.

Timber decking as a playground surface.

Pine hurst School, Auckland.

Pros

This is a costlier option with more aesthetic appeal. Timber doesn’t retain heat as much as other surfaces. It does usually need preserving treatments to increase longevity and protect the timber from decay, fungi, and wood boring insects. As a relatively low maintenance and long-lasting material, timber is used as a feature element to help create flexibility, as well as improve flow in a play space.

Natural appearance Low maintenance

Cons Not suitable for around play equipment Can become slippery when wet Can be susceptible to swelling and shrinkage An expensive option

Features and Benefits.

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Natural Appearance

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Long lasting

Requires professional installation

Applications.

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Pathways

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Seating Areas

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Flexible Play Areas

Creo Certified Installation

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Resin Set Stone.

Resin set stone is a great permanent solution to gravel or pebbles.

Pros Aesthetically pleasing

Set stone is often used to add a textured attribute to a playground space and is mainly used for pathways or seating areas. Resin set stones can reduce weed growth with little to no maintenance needed. As a porous free draining product, it reduces water build up as well as being very easy to clean. A great surface for crawling on, wheelchair access and accessibility. Resin set stone can be installed on a gradient without worry of slippage or movement. As a durable, long-lasting product resin set stone is both an attractive and strong surface solution.

No maintenance required Extremely durable

Cons Requires professional installation

Cannot be used around play equipment

Features and Benefits.

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Natural Appearance

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Long lasting

Applications.

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Pathways

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Stepping Stones

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Seating Areas

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Around Tree/Garden Beds

Creo Certified Installation

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BestStart Naenae, Wellington.

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Margaret Mahy Park, Christchurch.

Concrete, Asphalt and Pavers.

Ideal surfaces for sport courts, fitness equipment and pathways.

Pros

Concrete, asphalt and pavers are a hard and permanent surface, they provide good traction in wet conditions and can be easily maintained. Additional play value can be added with painted surfacing coatings.

No maintenance required Can be painted with shapes, numbers, and games

Concrete and pavers are not recommended as a playground surface due to them being hard to fall on and rough to crawl on. They should be used sparingly throughout a play space with additional appropriate safety surfacing used under play equipment.

Extremely durable

Cons Cannot be used around play equipment Harsh to stand or walk on for long periods of time

Features and Benefits.

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Long lasting

Applications.

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Pathways

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Sports Courts

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Bike Tracks

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Seating Areas

Creo Certified Installation

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Botany Town Centre, Auckland.

Cornwall Park, Hastings.

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Natural Lawns.

Natural grass looks great and feels great.

Pros

Natural grass has a low initial cost and looks great making it a popular play surface option. But be warned - it is not for every area. Wet, shady, or high traffic areas will suffer, and ongoing maintenance costs should be considered when choosing this option. It is important to realise that your natural lawn might not be usable for parts of the year and will need aerating and re-sowing over time.

Natural Low cost installation Some impact attenuation

Cons High maintenance cost Not suitable for shaded, wet, or high traffic areas Often not usable when wet

Features and Benefits.

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Low cost installation

Applications.

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Lawns

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Playing Fields

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Flexible Play Areas

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Montessori, Oamaru.

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Queenstown Gardens Park, Queenstown.

Natural Stone.

Natural stones are often used as features in playgrounds.

Pros

They can be expensive and hard to install due to their weight. That is why it is usually best to buy local. Care is needed when choosing stones as they come in different shapes, sizes, and colours. The positioning of each stone should also be considered.

In a natural looking installation, stones are often positioned in a group with a variety of shapes and sizes. Stones are often added to a playground to provide a natural feature, but they can also be used as a play element for jumping, sitting on, and playing on.

Adds additional play value No maintenance required Natural looking

Cons Cannot be used around play equipment

Features and Benefits.

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Range of Shape & Sizes

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Ideal for Water Edges

Applications.

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Pathways

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Stepping Stones

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Additional Play Value

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Seating Areas

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Silverdale School, Auckland.

Margaret Mahy Park, Christchurch.

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Miramar Playground, Wellington.

Custom Surface Design.

Pros Add a little extra to your play space.

Colourful design options

At Creo, our expert designers and Pour’n’Play® specialists turn your design ideas into reality. The only limit? Your imagination. We're dedicated to crafting detailed designs for your space.

Extremely shock-absorbent

Use Pour’n’Play® to introduce unique features like bike tracks, paths, games, and more. Suitable for playgrounds, outdoor learning areas, and courts, it can be applied in single or multiple layers. And with 21 colors available, the design possibilities are vast.

Lasts for 10+ years Wheelchair accessible and physical disabilities friendly TPV granules keep their colour over time

Cons Requires professional installation

Features and Benefits.

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A porous free draining product

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Meets New Zealand safety standards

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UV and weather resistant surface

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Seamless surface, suitable for wheelchairs

SBR granules can lose colour over time

Applications.

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Playgrounds

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Paths and bike tracks

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Outdoor learning environments

Creo Product Warranty

Recycled Rubber Shock Pad

Creo Safety Certified

Creo Certified Installation

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Cornwall Park, Hastings.

Already have a surface design?

No problem. We work with designs in all manner of formats to deliver the results our customers want. If you want to discuss your own design simply call us on 0800 000 334.

Whitikau Reserve, Opotiki.

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Custom Surface Design.

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The Treehouse, Auckland

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Remuera Primary School, Auckland

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Sylvia Park School, Auckland

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Hauraki School, Auckland

Creo's surface designers can take your ideas and turn them into a unique and fitting design for your play space. Our skilled surfacing installers then translate the design into reality.

Creo's surface designers can take your ideas and turn them into a unique and fitting design for your play space. Our skilled surfacing installers then translate the design into reality.

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Cotswold School, Christchurch.

Steppers.

Create a challenging playground that develops both bodies and minds.

Steppers make for the perfect addition to any play surface. They can be used to create seating, balance play and edging around your playspace while also developing imaginative and open-ended play.

Steppers as seats can be walked along, stepped over, or lead to other spaces to explore.

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This product has been created in New Zealand

Features and Benefits.

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Customisable colours to suit playground themes & colour-schemes

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Hard-wearing

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Customisable size options available

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Made from UV and weather resistant rubber

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Endless colour options

Applications.

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Playgrounds

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Outdoor learning environments

Creo Product Warranty

Creo Safety Certified

Creo Certified Installation

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Berryfields Playground, Nelson.

Size Options.

Note: Steppers for bark playgrounds come with 300mm extra height to be covered by surrounding bark.

300mm

400mm

500mm

300mm

400mm

600mm

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Steppers.

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Balance play is great for physical development as simple movements eventually lead to more challenging exercises, tricks and the development of problem-solving skills.

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Hayman Park, Auckland

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Papatoetoe West School, Auckland

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Cotswold School, Christchurch

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Sylvia Park School, Auckland

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Cornwall Park, Hastings.

Balance Balls.

Add balance play to your playground.

Numat Balance Balls offer a colourful and unique play option for any playground.

Manufactured in New Zealand from high quality TPV rubber granules, they can be colour customised to suit your playground's theme or colour scheme.

Balance Balls come in fixed, moving, and half ball options, with our moving Balance Balls being manufactured under license with moving components from Rampline®.

Product comes ready for self-assembly with installation instructions. Installation service available also.

Features and Benefits.

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Fixed, tilting, tilting/spinning, and half ball options available.

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Customisable colours

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Meet New Zealand safety standards

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Made from UV resistant TPV rubber

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DIY or install service available

The product range is TÜV certified in accordance with NZS 5828:2015 EN 1176-1:2008 DIN 79400:2012

Applications.

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Playgrounds

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Outdoor learning environments

Creo Product Warranty

Creo Safety Certified

Creo Certified Installation

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Fixed Balls

Balance Ball 300

Balance Ball 400

Balance Ball 600

Option: Fixed

Option: Fixed

Option: Fixed

Diameter: 300mm

Diameter: 400mm

Diameter: 600mm

Balance Ball 350

Balance Ball 500

Balance Ball 700

Options: Fixed, Tilt

Options: Fixed, Tilt, Tilt/Spin

Options: Fixed, Tilt/Spin

Diameter: 350mm Height: 370mm

Diameter: 500mm Height: 530mm

Diameter: 700mm Height: 730mm

Tilt: 50mm in all directions

Tilt: 100mm in all directions

Tilt: 150mm in all directions

Safety Zone: 1.5 impact area

Safety Zone: 1.5 impact area

Safety Zone: 1.5 impact area

Half Ball 300

Half Ball 350

Half Ball 400

Diameter: 300mm

Diameter: 350mm

Diameter: 400mm

Half Ball 500

Half Ball 600

Half Ball 700

Diameter: 500mm

Diameter: 600mm

Diameter: 700mm

Moving Balls

Half Balls

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Balance Balls.

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St Anne's School, Wellington

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Just Kids, Kelston, Auckland

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Sylvia Park School, Auckland

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Tahi Beachwood Playground, Auckland

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Balance Balls can be styled to suit your playground's theme. Some examples of themed Balance Balls we've made include tennis balls, basketballs, and the planets of the Solar System.

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Friendly Bay Playground, Oamaru.

Slackline.

Add balance play to your playground.

Rampline's Slackline System offers easy, safe, and enjoyable play and training.

At just 45 cm in height, it's accessible for beginners. With a sturdy build and taut, dynamic line, it provides a thrilling balance apparatus for all ages and skill levels.

Ideal for playgrounds, it entices everyone, from the youngest to the strongest, fostering endless entertainment and competition.

Ready for mounting and easy to install

Features and Benefits.

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Ready for mounting and easy to install

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Meets New Zealand safety standards

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Withstands heavy use and weather conditions

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Challenging for all regardless of age or skill level

The product range is TÜV certified in accordance with NZS 5828:2015 EN 1176-1:2008 DIN 79400:2012

Applications.

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Playgrounds

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Balance Parks

Creo Product Warranty

Creo Safety Certified

Creo Certified Installation

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St Theresa's School, Wellington.

All measurements in mm 4100

Concrete Foundation.

450 300

The product is anchored to concrete foundation with a minimum size of 1500 x 800 x 300mm.

350

4600

1500

5300

800

1500

Impact Area.

1000

Required impact area as illustrated.

3000 500 1420

1500

1500

1320

Safety Zone.

1500

3350

1500

8200

Required safety zone is 1.5 m as illustrated. Safety zone shall not contain any obstacles that a user can fall onto and cause injury.

Share Zones: Slack lines can share zone with each other and other apparatus according to NZS5828:2015.

Slack lines can be put together as a unit (group/ obstacle course) according to NZS5828:2015.

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Slackline.

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Baerland School

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Indoor Hall

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Stravanger City

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St Theresa's School, Wellington

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Balance Park Package.

Add balance play to your playground.

There’s a new way to play. One that inspires creativity, activates physical ability and develops concentration. Hop, step, jump your way to the Balance Park.

Numat is Rampline’s exclusive Balance Park partner in New Zealand and Australia. This Norwegian innovation strikes the perfect balance between challenge and safety while providing limitless opportunities for creative physical play.

Features and Benefits.

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Inspiring action and imaginative play

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Meets New Zealand safety standards

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Challenges mobility and balance

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Easy maintenance

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Endless layout combinations

Applications.

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Playgrounds

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Pedestrian malls

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Pocket parks

Creo Product Warranty

Creo Safety Certified

Creo Certified Installation

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Specifications.

Cross the Creek.

20mm Pour’n’Play® surface, 16-23m2, 3 colours

2 x 700mm Tilt/Spin Ball 2 x 500mm Fixed Ball 1 x 350mm Fixed Ball

5000

3300

5100

5000

Specifications.

Walk the Line.

20mm Pour’n’Play® surface, 40-42m2, 3 colours

1 x 700mm Tilt/Spin Ball 1 x 350mm Fixed Ball 1 x 500mm Fixed Ball 1 x 700mm Fixed Ball 1 x Slackline

5.8m 4.6m

8.4m

11.3m

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All Together.

20mm Pour’n’Play® surface, 55–60m2, 3 colours

1 x 700mm Tilt/Spin Ball 1 x 350mm Fixed Ball 2 x 500mm Fixed Ball 1 x Spinning Basket 1 x Slackline

7.7m

5.3m

9.2m

11.7m

Double Wobble.

Specifications.

20mm Pour’n’Play® surface, 40–42m2, 3 colours

3 x 700mm Tilt/Spin Ball 2 x 350mm Fixed Ball 2 x 500mm Fixed Ball 2 x Slackline

7.9m

6.3m

9.9m

10.9m

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Hop, Skip and Spin.

Specifications.

20mm Pour’n’Play® surface, 61–63m2, 3 colours

3 x 700mm Tilt/Spin Ball 1 x 350mm Fixed Ball 2 x 500mm Fixed Ball 1 x Slackline 1 x Double Spinning Bar

7.2m 6.3m

10.5m

10m

Specifications.

Boulder Dash.

20mm Pour’n’Play® surface, 70–75m2, 3 colours

3 x 700mm Tilt/Spin Ball 2 x 350mm Fixed Ball 2 x 500mm Fixed Ball 1 x 700mm Fixed Ball 2 x Slackline

5.8m

4.6m

8.4m

11.3m

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Illam School, Christchurch.

Pour‘n’Play.® Seats.

Who knew seating could be this fun?

Adding seating into your space just got more fun with our Pour’n’Play® seats.

These seats act as both a practical seating opportunity or an extra play accessory. You can get creative with colours and blends from our 21 Pour’n’Play® colour range.

Made of Pour’n’Play® rubber, these seats are durable, fun, and such a great way to add an extra touch of playfulness to your space.

Features and Benefits.

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A porous free draining product

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Anti slip surface

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Made from UV and weather resistant rubber

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Pour’n’Play® colour options available

Applications.

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Playgrounds

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Outdoor learning environments

Creo Product Warranty

Creo Safety Certified

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Tirimoana School, Auckland.

Hub Seat.

Curved Seat.

440

510

1900

275 420

Arc seat needs to be one third of this ring

Create your own seating colours and layout.

Pour’n’Play® seats can be put together to form a ring or broken up into segments to suit any particular space or layout you desire.

Pour’n’Play® literally has thousands of colour combos. You can have fun with these to create your own unique colourway.

Visit our Pour‘n’Play® colour mixer at creospace.co.nz/mixer

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PlayPods.

Permanent scuff zone solution under play equipment.

Designed and developed as a permanent solution to the problem of bark scuffing out under play equipment. Installed under play equipment, they provide a long-term safety surface and all-weather scuff zone.

Available in round or square shapes

Features and Benefits.

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A porous free draining product

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Easy Application

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Anti slip surface

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Made from UV and weather resistant rubber

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Pour’n’Play colour options available

Applications.

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Great for use under swings, slides, ladders, and anywhere else surface scuffing occurs.

Creo Product Warranty

Creo Safety Certified

Creo Certified Installation

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Prospect School, Auckland.

Size Options.

Square: L:900 x W:900 x H:175mm Round: D:983mm2 x H:156mm

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Just Kids Kelston, Auckland.

Pour‘n’Play.® Nature.

Bring some fun elements of nature into your space.

Add a little fun into your play space with the Pour’n’Play® 3D nature pieces.

Made from durable Pour’n’Play®, these nature-inspired structures are hardwearing, colourful and full of personality.

You can create your own world with our range of rubber rocks, mushrooms, animals, and planets. These features encourage balancing, jumping, bouncing, climbing, and imaginative play in your space. Easy to install, low maintenance.

3D Nature Play Range.

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Pour’n’Play® Rocks

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Mushroom Table + Chairs

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Pour’n’Play® Mushrooms

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Pour’n’Play® Kiwi

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Pour’n’Play® Tuatara

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Pour’n’Play® Dolphin

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Pour’n’Play® Tui

Applications.

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Themed Playgrounds

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Outdoor learning environments

Creo Product Warranty

Creo Safety Certified

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Sylvia Park School, Auckland

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Bluestone Drive Playground, Oamaru

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Our Solar System

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Sylvia Park School, Auckland

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Looking for something more bespoke?

Our design team can work with you to create your own special Pour'n'Play shape or creature. If you have something in mind that you'd like to discuss, simply give us a call on 0800 000 334.

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Small L: 420 x W: 400 x H: 240mm

Medium L: 520 x W: 340 x H: 290mm

Large L: 660 x W: 550 x H: 360mm

X-Large L: 840 x W: 640 x H: 290mm

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SureFoot Grass Retention Mat. Keep your lawns in top condition.

Looking for the perfect solution to help your grass grow while keeping play areas active? Protect your lawns from the rigours of daily foot traffic with SureFoot grass retention rubber matting.

This free-draining system protects high-use lawn areas from becoming muddy and boggy, maintaining grounds in top condition.

Features and Benefits.

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A porous free draining product

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Easy Application

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Anti slip surface

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Protects against UV and weather extremes

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Pour’n’Play colour options available

Applications.

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Great for use under swings, slides, ladders, and anywhere else surface scuffing occurs.

Creo Product Warranty

Creo Safety Certified

Creo Certified Installation

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Dimensions •

Width: 1000mm

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Length: 1500mm

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Thickness: 24mm

Fernside Preschool, Rangiora.

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Playground Tiles.

Pros Easy DIY installation

A permeable, fast drying surface.

Playground tiles can be a great low-cost alternative to rubber granule surfacing. Their joining abilities make them easy to DIY install. As a permeable, fast drying surface, playground tiles are good for most playground applications. They can be installed over a variety of sub surfaces without shifting or moving like most loose fill materials. Additional play value can be added to the tiles with painted shapes, numbers, and games.

Cost effective solution Can be painted for added play

Cons Many joins introduces many points of failure where mats come apart over time

Features and Benefits.

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A porous free draining product

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Easy Application

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Anti slip surface

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Easy to i nstall

Applications.

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Playgrounds, outdoor learning environments, wet play areas

Creo Product Warranty

Creo Safety Certified

Creo Certified Installation

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The Critical Fall Height (CFH).

Up to 1.2m when installed on concrete.

Up to 3m when installed with additional shock pad underlay.

Give us a call!

Our friendly New Zealand-based customer service team are ready to chat on 0800 000 334 Visit our website: creospace.co.nz or email us: info@creospace.co.nz

The Playground Builders

In playgrounds across New Zealand, we assess, design and install a wide range of surfaces and playground accessories as part of our work, providing the very best in play landscapes.