where's the playground, Susie?

I thought today we might manage our risks...

playground safety

Require adult supervision. As an adult, you are generally not required by law to supervise children on your community's playground. . . . But you should require parents or other adult guardians to watch kids and make sure the rules are followed.. . . . Some cities set a certain age below which children require supervision.

Warn that those using playground do so at their own risk. Your rules should warn citizens that they are responsible for their activities on the playground and that the "association" is not responsible for injuries or accidents. . .

Set hours. It is a good idea to set reasonable hours for playground use based on when it gets dark in your area. . . . If the playground has a fence and gate, you can lock the gate during off-hours and when it is raining or snowing.

Ban older and bigger kids. Set a maximum age or height of the children you allow to use the playground—depending on the type of equipment and the manufacturers’ instructions. . . . Equipment is usually tailored to a particular age or height.

Ban improper use of equipment. Make it clear to people that they must ensure that their kids use the playground equipment properly. . . . rules should ban some common abuses such as:
Standing, kneeling, or riding double on swings;
Walking up or down the slide; and
Climbing on top of the swing sets.

Ban in-line skates, skateboards, bicycles, and tricycles. One common dangerous misuse this rule prevents is children using skates or skateboards on the slide, which could cause injury.

Ban pets and food and drinks.