Sutcliffe Play

SNUG: a large scale, flexible, loose parts play system

SNUG evolution

Snug can transform your playground.

It can be used anywhere to bring experiences everyday. With its large, inter-related, colorful, flexible shapes, it is a radical approach to play equipment which can change the psychology of the playground.


Snug provides endless play possibilities and can adapt to the needs of your playground. Snug engages children's imaginations and gives them the satisfaction of being able to change their own surroundings. It is soft and tactile yet robust enough to withstand the rigors of the playground. No installation or safety surfacing required.

Snug is designed to transform a bleak playground into dynamic and creative playscapes for children to explore, create, discover and learn. The kit, comprising of large scale, inter-related, colourful, flexible shapes can be reconfigured by children to vary their surroundings.

Design Concept

The motivation for Snug & Outdoor, the designers behind Snug, came from observing how bleak and barren environments can create aggressive and stressed children

This Snug concept is the result of a fifteen year process of research and evaluation into the way that children behave, react and play in specific environments. The inclusion of the kit into schools allows children to develop new ways of playing and encourages creativity, social interaction and cooperation

Features & Benefits

Snug changes the established patterns of behaviour in the school playground by engaging children’s imaginations and giving them the satisfaction of being able to change their own surroundings, it is soft and tactile yet robust enough to withstand the rigours of the playground

Snug shapes are easy to fit together and can be moved, locked or taken apart by children, used individually or together as part of a landscape. In addition to the fun element, Snug has a dramatic impact on how a traditional school playground looks and feels

4 Types of Snug

Snug Elemental

SGK806 Suitable for all types of surfacing

We recommend starting with a Snug kit, which has the right quantities to allow children to experiment with, and enjoy all elements and combinations.The Maximums is the largest of our Snug Kit product, additional elements are the medium loop and the mound. The loop comprises of modular elements that join together to create undulating and curvaceous play structures. The mound is made up of ramps, quadrants, slabs & a platform that can dramatically alter the playground landscape.Additional elements can then be bought individually depending on popularity, usage and the setting.Suitable for 40-50 children.

Snug Core

SGK804 Suitable for all types of surfacing

We recommend starting with a Snug kit, which has the right quantities to allow children to experiment with, and enjoy all elements and combinations. Additional elements can then be bought individually depending on popularity, usage and the setting.The Core Kit comprises of all the key play elements of Snug but omits the larger items of the Maximums, these can be added at a later date when required. It has more items than the Elemental Kit, which is the the entry level kit, so it offers more play opportunities.Suitable for 20-30 children.

Snug Maximus

SGK800 Suitable for all types of surfacing

We recommend starting with a Snug kit, which has the right quantities to allow children to experiment with, and enjoy all elements and combinations.The Maximums is the largest of our Snug Kit product, additional elements are the medium loop and the mound. The loop comprises of modular elements that join together to create undulating and curvaceous play structures. The mound is made up of ramps, quadrants, slabs & a platform that can dramatically alter the playground landscape.Additional elements can then be bought individually depending on popularity, usage and the setting.Suitable for 40-50 children.

Snug Intermediate

SGK802 Suitable for all types of surfacing

We recommend starting with a Snug kit, which has the right quantities to allow children to experiment with, and enjoy all elements and combinations.The Intermediate Kit has the added element of the small loop that encourages balancing games and constructed environments. It also creates a natural social space. Used with smaller items such as balls and hoops the Intermediate Kit stimulates natural exercise and embodies fundamental movement skills.Additional Snug elements can be purchased individually depending on popularity, usage and the setting.Suitable for 20 – 30 children.