Play Value Assessments

Xyst completed a comprehensive assessment of over 200 playgrounds and skate facilities to evaluate their overall play value.

As part of this project, we developed a set of agreed service levels to guide the appropriate scale and type of development for each playground category.

These service levels helped define key elements, such as:
• Target age groups
• Play value goals and experiences
• Number and type of play elements
• Opportunities for nature play
• Additional features such as basketball courts, water play areas, skate parks, BMX and scooter tracks

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Project Benefit

Each site was assessed and given a play value score and ranking. This provided our client with a clear, transparent basis for prioritising future upgrades, renewals, and investment. The result is a strategic framework that supports better decision-making and ensures every community has access to well-designed, engaging, and inclusive play spaces.
Client organisation
Melton City Council
Open Space Planning
Quality/performance assessments
Service Delivery
Quality Auditing and Monitoring
Levels of service setting
Project Management
Capital works programme management
Asset Management
Valuation
Condition Assessment
Play Spaces
Play strategies
Performance/Play value assessments
Playgrounds
Maintenance plans