These two photographs depict two of the items of specialised equipment that are provided at SNAP.

In addition to this highly specialised equipment SNAP also provides an aerial runway and more conventional adventure play items for those with greater physical ability. Although these are more conventional they have the facility to allow access by people with physical disabilities including enabling carers to assist by having, for instance, a 1.5 metre wide slide thereby enabling a carer to sit alongside the child.

The centre also has a cycle track where those children who are not restricted in movement can use the bicycles provided, some of which are special adaptations, to hone their balancing and motor skills. The cycle track has a dual purpose as it will also feature road markings thereby offering the opportunity to undertake some road safety awareness with the children.

Our sensory garden offering children an opportunity to get in touch with nature. The garden incorporates a range of plants giving a variety of smells and touch.

Again with safety in mind EPDM wet pour safety surfacing is installed under all the outdoor equipment to a depth of 80 MM ensuring that falls and trips have only minor consequences.

Any play area worthy of mention will have a section devoted to sand play. SNAP goes one better than just a cordoned off area filled with sand and includes sit on excavators.