2009 – We launched our new City Adventure Trail, Jungle Climbers and dynamic play equipment.

2008 – New website and new logo. We changed our logo in 2008 to show a step forward and to signify that the company wasn’t just timber-based.

2008:140 Employees
2007 – 2 innovative Walkers Parks were opened by Gary Lineker.

2007 – We launched the world’s first electronic playground equipment with its own website – i.play.

2006: 120 Employees
2005 – Our Playground Inspectors achieve RPII – Register of Play Inspectors International
2003 – We launched our City stainless steel playground equipment

2000: 100 Employees
Learning at Work Week 2026 took place between 18th and 24th May and celebrated the value of continual learning, personal growth, and development within the workplace. This year’s theme, “Many Ways to Learn”, reflected something that is deeply embedded within life at Playdale. Throughout the week, 5 members of the Playdale team came together to […]
Planning a playground involves considerably more than choosing equipment. From initial site assessment and planning permission through to surface specification, layout design and inclusive provision, every decision has a bearing on how safe, accessible and enjoyable the finished space will be. This guide covers the key stages of playground planning and design, whether you are […]
Playground Equipment Inspection & Maintenance Regular playground inspections and maintenance are the two most important responsibilities any playground operator carries. No matter how well-specified a play space is at the outset, equipment deteriorates over time – fixings loosen, surfaces wear and timber is subject to the elements. A structured inspection programme, paired with prompt and […]