Outdoor Covered Areas

Every child needs room to explore.

Some of childhood's best memories are made outdoors. Running, climbing, imaginative games and shared laughter all help children build confidence, develop coordination and discover the world around them. For educators, outdoor play creates opportunities to encourage curiosity, guide learning and give children the freedom to move.

Covered outdoor areas allow children to enjoy these experiences in more weather conditions, but the same roofing and hard surfaces that provide shelter can also amplify sound. As excitement builds, educators may find themselves raising their voices, conversations become harder to hear and outdoor activity can influence the atmosphere across the centre. Often it's the environment, not the people, creating the challenge.

Avenue Interior Systems helps childcare centres improve existing outdoor covered areas by retrofitting acoustic panels. We focus exclusively on acoustic products, providing a practical way to create calmer environments without major building works or lengthy project management.

Because creating a calmer centre doesn't always require a renovation. Sometimes it starts with improving the space you already have.

Supporting active play without overwhelming the day

Outdoor play should feel energetic. Children should be free to explore, collaborate and challenge themselves in an environment that encourages movement and discovery.

The goal isn't to make outdoor play quiet. It's to create a space where children can enjoy being active while educators can communicate clearly, supervise confidently and transition children smoothly between indoor and outdoor activities.

Thoughtfully designed acoustic treatment helps soften the impact of reflected sound beneath covered areas, creating an environment that feels more comfortable for everyone using it. It can also help reduce the amount of noise that carries into adjoining indoor spaces, supporting the overall rhythm of the childcare day.

Improve the outdoor space you already have

Creating a better outdoor environment doesn't require rebuilding your playground. Avenue Interior Systems retrofits acoustic panels into existing covered outdoor areas, helping centres improve the spaces children and educators already use every day.

We do not undertake complete building refurbishments, flooring, electrical work or general fitouts. Our focus is improving acoustic comfort in existing childcare environments.

Every recommendation is based on the way your outdoor area operates, considering roofing, adjoining buildings, supervision requirements, circulation paths and the different activities that take place throughout the day.

Benefits for children, educators and families

• Support energetic outdoor play while creating a more comfortable environment for children.
• Help educators communicate without constantly competing with background noise.
• Make transitions between indoor and outdoor activities calmer and easier for educators to manage.
• Reduce the impact of reflected sound beneath covered play areas.
• Give families confidence that every learning environment—inside and out—has been carefully considered.
• Improve existing outdoor covered areas without major building works.