Playground Roundabouts in Almaty

A classic roundabout with seats and handrails is the familiar choice for courtyard playgrounds: children sit in a circle and spin by pushing off with their feet. A platform roundabout is a flat disc with a central handrail — you can stand, sit or step on and off, which makes it more accessible for children with limited mobility.

Low roundabouts for the younger group have minimal ground clearance and a limited rotation speed — the construction itself prevents spinning it dangerously fast.

The key part of a roundabout is the bearing unit. It must be sealed — an open unit clogs with sand and dust, starts binding, and fails quickly. The second critical point is the gap between the rotating platform and the ground: it’s calculated to prevent a foot from getting caught underneath.

The safety zone around a roundabout is at least 2 meters around the full perimeter, and shock-absorbing surfacing is mandatory. Benches and fencing should not fall inside that zone.