Surfacing
Wet pour, rubber mulch, artificial grass & more.
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Outdoor sport & play specialists
Playgrounds that get children moving, designed & built to last
Commercial Play designs, supplies and installs safe, inspiring outdoor play and sports spaces for schools, nurseries and communities across England & Wales, from safety surfacing and canopies to MUGAs, equipment and inclusive play.
BS EN
1176 & 1177 compliant
25+
years' experience
What we do
One team for the whole playground
We design, supply and install every part of an outdoor play and sports space, so you get a single point of contact, a coherent design and a guaranteed standard from start to finish.
Canopies & Shelters
Canopies, shelters, gazebos & outdoor classrooms.
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Sport & Fitness
MUGAs, sports courts, running tracks & outdoor gyms.
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Play Equipment
Agility trails, climbers, towers & trim trails.
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Themed Play
Imaginative play, role-play & playground markings.
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Fencing
Security, sports & decorative playground fencing.
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Sensory Play
Sensory gardens, water & tactile play.
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SEN & Inclusive
Inclusive, wheelchair-accessible play for all.
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Repairs
Inspections, repairs & playground renovation.
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Playground Markings
Thermoplastic number, sports & games markings.
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Why Commercial Play
A complete, one-stop service: from first sketch to safety sign-off
Formed by directors with over 25 years' experience in outdoor sport and play projects. We handle design, groundworks, surfacing, equipment and installation with our own teams, so nothing falls between contractors.
- Free site visits & designs with no obligation
- Installed to BS EN 1176/1177 safety standards
- Budget-conscious options and phasing
- Work around term times and school routines
- In-house installation teams, not sub-contracted
- Aftercare & maintenance to protect your investment
How we work
A simple, four-step journey
From first phone call to finished playground, we keep it clear, collaborative and on time.
1
Free site visit
We visit your school, measure the space and listen to how you want it used, with no cost and no obligation.
2
Design & quote
You receive a clear design, layout and fixed quote, with options to match your budget and phasing.
3
Professional install
Our own teams install to BS EN 1176/1177, working safely around term times and school routines.
4
Handover & aftercare
We hand over with inspection reports and offer ongoing maintenance to protect your investment.
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Years of combined experience
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Regional offices, nationwide reach
What schools say
Trusted by schools across the country
From the first site visit to handover, Commercial Play made the whole project easy. The new trim trail and wet-pour surface have transformed our KS2 playground and the children absolutely love it.
BM
Primary School Business ManagerPrimary school, West Midlands
The team designed a sensory garden that works brilliantly for our SEN pupils. Thoughtful, patient and genuinely knowledgeable about inclusive play, and we couldn't be happier.
DH
SEN Deputy HeadSpecial school, South East
Our MUGA is used from breakfast club to after-school clubs and now community hire. Excellent build quality and installed on time around our term dates.
HT
HeadteacherPrimary school, Surrey
Our work
Recent projects
A look at the outdoor play and sports spaces we've designed and installed for schools.
An All-Weather MUGA for a Growing Primary
A single fenced court, line-marked for several sports, turned an underused tarmac area into the school's busiest space, from morning clubs to after-school hire.
View projectWet-Pour Surfacing & Trim Trail Refresh
Seamless, colourful wet-pour surfacing and a linked agility trail brought a worn KS2 playground back to life and got children moving at every break.
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A Calming Sensory Garden for an SEN School
A sensory garden balancing stimulation and calm gave pupils with additional needs a rich, accessible space to explore, regulate and play together.
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Who we work with
Play spaces for every setting
Nurseries & pre-schools Primary schools Secondary schools SEN & special schools Councils & parishes Public play areas
Insights
Latest from the blog
Practical advice on planning, funding, surfacing and maintaining outdoor play and sports spaces.
Playground Design
Playground Design Ideas for Schools
Great playground design starts with zoning your space for active, quiet and imaginative play. Here are practical design ideas for schools, by area and age.
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Sport
What is a MUGA Pitch? Multi-Use Games Areas Explained
A MUGA is a multi-use games area that lets one space host football, netball, basketball and more. Here is what a MUGA is, and how to plan one for your school.
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Funding
How to Fund a New School Playground: UK Funding Routes
A practical guide to funding a new UK school playground, from capital budgets and the PE & Sport Premium to grants, fundraising and phasing.
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FAQs
Your questions, answered
What does Commercial Play do?
Commercial Play designs, supplies and installs outdoor sport and play spaces for schools, nurseries, councils and public play areas across England and Wales. That includes safety surfacing, canopies and shelters, sports courts and MUGAs, play equipment, themed and sensory play, fencing, SEN and inclusive play, and playground repairs.
Do you offer a free design and quote?
Yes. We provide free, no-obligation site visits, designs and quotations. We visit your site, measure up, discuss how you want the space used, and return a clear design and fixed price.
Which areas of the UK do you cover?
We work with schools and organisations across England and Wales from our Midlands and South offices, delivering projects nationwide.
Are your playgrounds compliant with safety standards?
Every project is designed and installed to the relevant British and European standards (BS EN 1176 for play equipment and BS EN 1177 for impact-absorbing surfacing), with post-installation inspection reports.
Do you work with nurseries and early-years settings?
Yes. We design age-appropriate play, surfacing and sensory areas scaled for nursery and reception children, as well as primary, secondary and SEN schools.
Ready to transform your outdoor space?
Book a free, no-obligation site visit and we'll measure up, share ideas and give you a clear design and quote.