CPSC Public Playground Safety Checklist

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Make sure surfaces around playground equipment have at least 12 inches of wood chips, mulch, sand, pea gravel, or mats made of safety-tested rubber or rubber-like materials.
Check that protective surfacing extends at least 6 feet in all directions from play equipment. For swings, be sure surfacing extends, in front and back, twice the height of the suspending bar.
Make sure play structures more than 30 inches high are spaced 9 feet apart.
Check for dangerous hardware, like open “S” hooks or protruding bolt ends.
Ensure spaces that could trap children, such as openings in guardrails or between ladder rungs, measure less than 3.5 inches or more than 9 inches.
Check for sharp points or edges in equipment.
Look for tripping hazards, such as exposed concrete footings, tree stumps and rocks.
Make sure elevated surfaces, such as platforms and ramps, have guardrails to prevent falls.
Check playgrounds regularly to see that equipment and surfacing are in good condition.
Carefully supervise children on playgrounds to make sure they are safe.

MASC: Municipal Association of South Carolina