DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS FOR THE UNCOVERED OUTDOOR PLAYGROUNDS LAYING
It is proved that children develop most harmoniously in conditions when they are not restricted in the process of getting to know the world around them [1, 2, 3, 4]. It is the playground that plays an important role in this. The coverings of children’s outdoor areas should be, first of all, comfortable and safe. The use of modern technologies and materials in the construction of outdoor playgrounds serves to mitigate possible impacts of children when falling, as well as such coatings prevent the formation of holes, puddles and dirt at the exits from slides, under climbing walls, swings, stairs and in other places subject to high loads. However, there are also traditional methods of playgrounds laying that are currently used. In this regard, the design and technology concepts of the uncovered outdoor playgrounds laying are considered, as well as the analysis and classification of factors influencing the choice of the playgrounds laying is performed.