Can users understand the information presented? The principle of perceptible information considers that people learn in various modes. Some people are visual learners, some auditory, some experiential. A playground is a creative environment where multiple modes can thrive. Therefore, it is to the benefit of all users to provide information in multiple formats. For example, playground owners often install a welcome sign at the entrance that states common safety considerations and explains the age range for intended users. To differentiate play equipment for appropriate-aged users, manufactures and planners use color schemes. One color scheme is used for equipment serving children 2 to 5 years old and other color scheme is used for equipment serving children 5 to 12 years old. Sometimes a color scheme is used to offset safety barriers and railings from actual climbing equipment. In another example, the design team has creatively used the available color options for surfacing to define the use zones for spinning ground-level play components.

At this playground, the safety barriers are yellow, the play equipment for children 2 to 5 years old is tan with green accents, and the play equipment for children 5 to 12 years old is green.

Four spinning pieces of equipment are dispersed on this playground. The 4- to 6-foot use zone around each piece of equipment is colorfully designed with stripped and swirling circles on the unitary rubber ground surface.