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NU-edge: Where Nature Meets the Built Environment. Little Tikes Commercial is on the edge of adventure with this exciting new approach to playground design! Natural Urban Edge was inspired by the outdoors and all the fun activities that happen there. We have taken both urban and rustic features from our environment and fused them into one new and exciting play experience. The NU-Edge play components simulate nature and instill in kids the fun and excitement of exploring the outdoors. the ultimate adventure ground

Little Tikes Commercial has designed a play system totally different from anything you’ve ever seen. Our Natural Urban Edge playground will challenge kids physically, w h i l e stimulating their imaginations. The natural elements of the NU-Edge play system allows children to create their own adventures by simulating the characteristics of real outdoor environments. Whether climbing the trees of the Hundred Acre Wood with Christopher Robin or conquering the rocky seaside cliffs with Captain Hook, the NU-Edge Natural play events are sure to invoke a multitude of imaginative scenarios for...

Natural play settings have proven to help kids better interact with each other, increase their moderate to vigorous activity, expose them to vitamin D and free up their imaginations. NU-Edge incorporates modern and sophisticated design fused with a rugged, adventurous look that speaks directly to kids. Our Natural Components include the Big Fun Rock, Arched Log Climber, Log Slice Climber, Tree Stump Climber and the Tree Climb. NU-Edge™ Inclined Rock Challenge Wall Our NU-Edge Inclined Rock Challenge Wall provides kids with a challenging and fun climbing experience. Made of Naturtek®...

The traditional spiral staircase gets a makeover from Mother Nature. This climber gets kids up on the decks while helping build balance, agility and lower body strength. Tree Stump Climber Our realistic Tree Stump Climber is great for balance and coordination. The varying heights and shapes create a challenging climbing experience as kids maneuver from one stump to the next. The contrasting tree bark textures of birch and pine create a distinctive look for your playground. This component is available on both our KidBuilders® and PlayBuilders® systems giving you maximum versatility and...

ur·ban adjective 1.characteristic of or accustomed to cities Urban communities provide endless possibilities when it comes to play environments. Having distinctly different features and materials than natural environments helped Little Tikes Commercial create play events that simulate the look and feel of today’s cities, including our exciting new Flexible X Climber! Woven Wire Panels Our Woven Wire Panel features a linked metal design, which fits right in with the urban features of the NU-Edge product line. The heavy-duty wire construction allows for visibility on the playground decks,...

This climber brings the edgy look of a hanging rope bridge together with a truss-like overhead handhold to create an exciting new climbing event. Kids can hold on to the overhead criss-crossed metal handholds while maneuvering up the rope and metal rung ladder climber. Balance, agility and both upper and lower body strength are put to the test with this fun new feature. ill ikmnul|i i iimuli b imiipim •llllllljlll is!!:::::;::: ■ 11111111111111111IIM (- } jJr|i|iiiiiimiiinmmii,,i l-r HI I||||||||,||lM1|I|| |m, Lf ^ Mr] llll||||«ii«miiinl|l|||. .K •§ •■iiiiiiii1||,|,||il|,||,...

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Truss Overhead Ladder The Truss Overhead Ladder adds another dimension to your NU-Edge climbing components. Kids will love the challenge of navigating the truss ladder while building their upper body strength, as well as developing both fine and gross motor skills. Stacked Timber Wall This exciting climber resembles stacked lumber, allowing for an interesting new climbing experience. Easy to grip holds help kids scale this challenging new feature. Stacked Timber Wall 80" Freestanding Track Rider Our modernized Track Ride is sure to be the hit of the playground! Kids hang on and...

At the heart of these new pieces is Clubhouse—a secret climbing headquarters designed with a mix of “found” materials and dynamic rope activities. Other components like Rope Scramble, Culvert Climber, Trail Climber, and Double Wall Climber offer various levels of climbing challenge and continue the “kid built” theme, giving playgrounds a postmodern aesthetic. Double Wall Climber Trail Climber

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Double Wall Climber Kids can push their personal limits by scaling these rustic-looking, faux wood clad walls. Climb up either side or challenge your strength by using both to shimmy up. Trail Climber Made with faux wood material, this climber looks like a real trail marker. Each rung points to a make-believe land and is tilted to add just a little challenge to the climb. Culvert Climber Step up the urban aesthetic with these corrugated metal stepping stones that allow kids to test their balance and coordination. Use them as access to a deck or as an independent activity!...

components Thrilling Raft Rider Imagine a real white water rafting adventure on the playground! Our Thrilling Raft Rider encourages interactive play, which helps develop self-confidence through interaction. It also builds self-esteem, peer relationships, and social skill development. An important component of this event is the pivoting mechanism. Realistic raft motion is achieved via an omnidirectional bearing mechanism that allows for unlimited user defined motion. Because the mechanism uses a single access, children are allowed to maneuver the Raft Rider in every direction, simulating the...