# Indoor Playground Contractor: From Empty Floor to Opening Day Indoor playground contractor · Design & build Dream Garden designs, manufactures and installs commercial indoor playgrounds under one contract: age-zoned soft play, themed 3D design and factory-built equipment, installed by our own crew, an on-site supervisor or remote guidance. Local building works stay with your contractor and are listed in the scope. - ASTM F1918 - EN 1176 - Own factory, Wenzhou - Free layout feasibility [Get a Contractor Quote]() [See what we deliver]() Send column spacing and lowest clear height for a free feasibility mark-up within 48 hours. ![Pastel indoor playground concept with multi-level play routes and padded structures]() 3D Design ConceptPastel indoor playground concept with multi-level play routes and padded structures ![Three-dimensional playground layout with play zones and seating areas]() Design ReferenceThree-dimensional playground layout with play zones and seating areas **50+** Countries & regions **800+** Projects installed **10+** Years experience **3** Installation options Contract scope ## What your indoor playground contractor delivers. One contract covers the play equipment package from first layout to handover. Building works stay with your local team, and the quotation lists both sides so nothing is assumed. | Work package | Dream Garden | Your local team | | --- | --- | --- | | Layout & 3D design | Age-zoned layout, theme concept and 3D visuals drawn around your columns, entrances and clear heights. | Measured floor plan, site photos and landlord or brand requirements. | | Engineering & drawings | Structure layout, equipment drawings, anchor positions and an itemised bill of quantities. | Review by your architect or engineer where local rules require it. | | Manufacturing & QC | Steel frames, soft play, slides and netting made in our Wenzhou factory, with quality checks and trial assembly before packing. | Approval of finishes and final drawings before production. | | Packing & shipping | Packing labelled by zone, export documents and the agreed shipping terms. | Import clearance and local delivery, depending on the shipping terms. | | Installation | Our installation crew, an on-site supervisor for your installers, or remote guidance, as agreed in the contract. | A ready site: finished floor, power, lighting, access and working hours. | | Building works & permits | Equipment loads, anchor details and certificates for your submissions. | Fit-out, MEP services, fire systems, flooring outside the play area and local permits. | | Handover & support | Handover checks, care instructions, spare parts and technical support for the supplied equipment. | Daily operation, inspection routines and staff supervision. | Installation options ## Three ways to install your indoor playground. Choose the installation option that suits your site, budget and local labour. It is fixed in the contract before production, so packing, drawings and the programme are prepared for it. Option 01 · Full installation ### Dream Garden installation crew Our installation team travels to your site, assembles the supplied equipment to the approved drawings and completes the handover checks with your operator. **Best for**First venues, tight opening dates and complex multi-level structures Option 02 · Supervision ### On-site supervisor, local installers A Dream Garden supervisor works on site with installers you hire locally, setting out, sequencing the assembly and checking the work against the drawings. **Best for**Sites with an experienced local contractor or labour-cost limits Option 03 · Remote guidance ### Remote installation guidance Your team installs using labelled parts, assembly drawings and manuals, with video calls from our engineers at key stages and photo-based checks before opening. **Best for**Smaller scopes, modular equipment and repeat clients Design & build ## A playground shaped by the way children play. Start with your visitors and your building. We develop the play concept, equipment layout and delivery scope together, so the finished space feels considered from the entrance to the last slide. ![Three-dimensional playground layout with play zones and seating areas]() Design reference: Three-dimensional playground layout with play zones and seating areas 01 / Concept & space ### Give your venue a clear starting point. Share the surveyed floor plan, columns, entrances and lowest clear heights. We help organise toddler play, active exploration and caregiver seating around the available space, rather than fitting a standard structure into every venue. **Project deliverable**A concept zoning plan with age groups, circulation and equipment boundaries identified. ![Pastel ball pool and slide concept inside a themed indoor playroom]() Design reference: Pastel ball pool and slide concept inside a themed indoor playroom 02 / Custom play design ### Connect the activities into one experience. Combine climbing routes, slides, ball play and quieter activities in a layout suited to your audience. Themes, colours and visible play features can reflect your venue identity while keeping supervision and maintenance access in view. **Project deliverable**A coordinated equipment concept, visual direction and itemised scope for review. ![Metal frame connector fitting for a modular playground structure]() Playground equipment details for project configuration. Reference imagery; project scope varies. 03 / Build & handover ### Keep the design connected to delivery. Confirm site dimensions and installation responsibilities before production. Packing information, assembly guidance and the agreed support plan help your local team prepare for delivery, installation checks and day-to-day care. **Project deliverable**An agreed equipment package, installation information and handover checklist. From first drawing to handover ## How an indoor playground contract runs. Four stages with one team. Responsibilities and the installation option are agreed before manufacturing begins. 1. ![Client-provided venue plan with building dimensions and site annotations]() ### Brief & feasibility Review drawings, clear heights, target users and budget. Confirm what Dream Garden contracts for and what stays with local trades. [Venue assessment]() 1. ![Three-dimensional playground layout with themed play zones and seating]() ### Design & contract Agree the 3D layout, theme, itemised scope, site interfaces and installation option before anything is produced. 1. ![Playground steel frame during outdoor trial assembly]() ### Manufacture & ship Factory production with quality checks and trial assembly, then labelled packing and export logistics. [Factory & manufacturing]() Programme, logistics and the installation option are confirmed for each project. Local building work and specialist approvals remain with the parties named in the agreed scope. Venue & parameters ## Will your building support the play height you want? Clear height under beams, sprinklers and ducts is the main constraint for indoor playgrounds. Use these tiers as a starting point; we confirm against your DWG or site photos. ![Toddler playroom concept with padded furniture and low play elements]() Single level ### Ground-level soft play Toddler-heavy or low-height venues with a minimal vertical stack. **Typical area** 200–800 m² **Clear ceiling height** ≥ 2.8 m **Play ages** 1–6 yrs focus **Concurrent children\*** 40–120 ![Pastel ball pool and slide concept inside an indoor playroom]() Two levels ### Standard FEC soft play Most international mall and street-front FECs: climbing, slides and ball pool. **Typical area** 500–1,500 m² **Clear ceiling height** ≥ 3.5 m **Play ages** 1–12 yrs mixed **Concurrent children\*** 120–350 ![Pastel indoor playground design with multi-level padded play routes]() Three levels ### Anchor mall destination Maximum vertical play, which needs generous clear height and column planning. **Typical area** 800–3,000+ m² **Clear ceiling height** ≥ 4.5 m **Play ages** 1–12 yrs + parties **Concurrent children\*** 250–600+ \*Capacity figures are layout-planning estimates only. Fire code, staffing and ticket policy set legal occupancy at your site. Choosing a contractor ## Why hire a manufacturer as your indoor playground contractor? Compare one design-and-build contract with buying the design, equipment and installation from separate parties. | What matters | Manufacturer-contractor | Sourcing separately | | --- | --- | --- | | Responsibility | One team owns the design, the equipment and the agreed installation scope. | Design, supply and installation sit with different firms, so interface gaps tend to surface on site. | | Design accuracy | Layouts are drawn by the people who engineer and build the structures, checked against your columns and clear heights. | A concept may need re-engineering once a manufacturer reviews it, adding time and changes. | | Pricing | Factory-direct pricing with an itemised scope, so every item and service is visible. | Equipment may pass through resellers, and installation is priced separately afterwards. | | Installation | Installed by our crew, under our supervision or with our remote guidance, using the drawings the factory produced. | Installers may meet the system for the first time on site. | | After handover | Spare parts, wear items and technical questions go back to the manufacturer. | Support depends on which party supplied each component. | Project references ## Indoor playground projects we have delivered. Installed venues and design studies, each labelled as what it is. Installed venue Santiago, Chile ### [Happy Panda indoor playground]() **Venue** Shopping mall anchor FEC **Area** ≈1,200 m² Installed venue Jakarta, Indonesia ### [Jakarta forest-themed playground]() **Venue** Private villa community center **Area** ≈350 m² 3D design & layout study Bohol, Philippines ### [Alturas Mall playground]() **Venue** Shopping mall family center **Area** ≈950 m² [Browse all project references]() Safety & documentation ## Documentation for your local inspection. Indoor contained play is reviewed for entrapment, fire performance and impact attenuation. We supply test reports and material certificates matched to the models in your quotation. ### ASTM F1918 (soft contained play) For US-oriented projects: probe tests, guardrail heights and entrapment clearances on named structures, with SGS physical test reports on request. [Quality documentation]() ### EN 1176 / EN 1177 (EU & UK) TÜV Rheinland certificate records for tested indoor models, verifiable on Certipedia. Surfacing impact planning is coordinated with your flooring contractor. [Certificate gallery]() ### Materials & factory checks Galvanised steel frames with powder-coat finish, B1 / M2 flame-retardant PVC and foam where the project requires it, and trial assembly before packing. [Factory & manufacturing]() FAQs ## Indoor playground contractor FAQs Scope, installation and how a contract differs from buying single pieces of equipment. [Ask about your site]() Are you the general contractor for the whole venue? No. We contract for the indoor playground package: design, manufacturing, delivery and the installation option you choose. Fit-out, MEP services, fire systems and permits stay with your general contractor or local team, and the scope table in the quotation shows the split. Does Dream Garden install the playground on site? Yes. Choose our installation crew on site, a Dream Garden supervisor guiding your local installers, or remote guidance with labelled parts, drawings and video calls. The option is agreed in the contract before production. Can you work with an irregular floor plan? Yes. Share the measured plan and site photos so we can review columns, changes in level and access constraints before proposing a layout. What clear height do I need for two levels? Plan for at least 3.5 m clear under the lowest obstruction for a typical two-level mix. Three levels usually need 4.5 m or more, confirmed on a CAD mark-up of your building. Is a contract different from buying individual equipment? Yes. A contract coordinates age zoning, circulation, site interfaces and installation responsibilities. Your quotation lists the supplied equipment and what local contractors handle. Start your project ## Send floor dimensions for a free 3D zoning review. Tell us the length, width, clear height, target age mix and budget range, and have CAD or PDF drawings ready to share. We reply with a feasibility mark-up and the next design steps. - Dimensioned plan or hand sketch with column marks - Lowest beam, sprinkler or duct height - Theme direction and target opening date - Country, for the ASTM or EN documentation pack - Preferred installation option [Explore related equipment]() ### Get a contractor quote Leave your contact details and a short description of the site. Our project team replies to collect drawings and confirm the next steps. Prefer the full contact page? [Open the full inquiry form]() Project solutions by type ## Explore another project type. [**Family Entertainment Centers**]()[**Shopping Malls & Retail**]()[**Trampoline Park Contractor**]()[**Outdoor Playground Contractor**]()[**FEC Contractor**]() [Explore all project solutions]() --- Source: [Indoor Playground Contractor: From Empty Floor to Opening Day]()