The where, when, how (and why) of play. Here, in the real world. In the midst of physical forces and objects that challenge and develop strength, balance, coordination and confidence. Now, relevant to the context, pressures and preferences of today’s children, families, schools and parks. Geared toward evolving needs—based on the most current developmental research. Together through play, face-to-face, interacting in meaningful ways. The communication, cooperation and negotiation that strengthens emotional and intellectual intelligence and social bonds

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Early Childhood Playgrounds Fitness & Wellness 28 Early Childhood Playgrounds 50 School-Age Playgrounds 84 Freestanding Products 128 Fitness & Wellness 142 Site Furnishings 154 Components 202 Index 204 Color Options Dinosaurs: T-Rex Custom Playgrounds

The world needs play. From concept sketches and child-testing prototypes to uncompromising standards of safety, manufacturing quality and environmental responsibility— play guides and inspires everything we do. Because everyone needs play, we help you find the right fit: to your space, your budget, and the needs of the children and families who use the playground. Your interpretation of “play value” can mean many things. We offer many options in this guide to help you find the play that’s right for yo

A new dimension of play. Play comes to life with the Playworld mobile app. Take a virtual playground tour or apply a playground to your site photo to see how it fits. Change playstructure colors to see how they transform a playscape. Listen to the fun sounds our electronic products add to a playspace. The digital play experience begins here. Download your FREE Playworld Mobile App. Search “Interactive Playground” in the app store (iOS or Android) and download to your mobile device. Launch the app and scan images when you see these icons in this guide: Videos Audio clips Virtual tours FIT IMAGE...

Inclusion goes further than just access to a space or item. It’s about engagement— becoming a part of something. It can start on a playground. Creating an inclusive playground is easy with the 8 principles of inclusive design­ they create opportunities for bonding and — participation. We call them the 8 Keys. With them, you will unlock barriers for people of all ages and abilities to engage through play. 5 Elevated Play It is exciting to be up high, but just coming back down doesn’t give someone in a chair enough motivation to get up there. Routes through the play area should be wide enough for...

Built to last—tested for extreme play. Our playgrounds provide play around the world, so they need to endure the extremes. Intense sun and rain, extreme heat and cold, excessive use and abuse—our products are built to withstand them all. We use proven, premium materials, including architectural-grade super durable powder coat, first-quality roto-molded polyethylene, and top-quality fade-resistant color packages and processes. Our engineering is thoughtful, with attention to detail—like rounded edges to improve powder coat adhesion and eliminate gaps where water can collect. And because our commitment...

Authentic. Cradle-to-Cradle Honest. Lifecycle Impactful. Sustainability: Our commitment to play begins with a healthy environment Cradle-to-Cradle CertifiedCM Silver A rigorous and comprehensive environmental certification system that evaluates products and materials for their impact on human and environmental health and assures recyclability of our products after their usable life. Carbon Footprint Measurement Provides you with a complete carbon footprint for each playground, measuring the total greenhouse gases produced from the initial mining of raw materials through processing to shipping....

Installation instructions Part numbers Report damage Contact support PlayPod™ provides free mobile access that helps you manage maintenance anytime, from anywhere. Our PlayPod mobile app and website give you 24/7 access to your playground information. Check maintenance and installation information, look up part numbers, and get access to Playworld’s customer support team. You can customize PlayPod to organize your information, your way. Turn on optional community access features including play tips, Facebook check–in, and videos about your playground equipment. And activate features like Report...

New for 2016 product development focuses on bringing people together through play. It is more than a theme—it’s our philosophy. We look for strong play value wherever it occurs—in nature, in classic play structures, in the imagination—and distill those concepts into great play experiences

PlayForm 7 merges great play with public art, resulting in a sculpted play form that inspires imaginative, open-ended play.

Our newest play sculpture gets people thinking, talking, sharing ideas and engaging in outdoor spaces in new, meaningful ways. *Patent pending

Middleburg Elementary School, Middleburg, Pennsylvania Branch Out™ offers the appealing scale and features of nature play in an efficient, open layout that creates endless new possibilities for post and platform playgrounds. So how—and how far—you Branch Out is up to you. 16 Branch Out features rope and flex tread climbers that connect to 4’ (1,22m), 5’ (1,52m) and 6’ (1,83m) decks that can link to a range of play components. Grow your tree

Inviting access near the ground. Higher levels that challenge and entice. Unpredictable climbing paths. Perch points for resting. And a trunk to gather ‘round. Rugged steel construction, ready for action. A tight collection of lively components.

Unity® Collection brings refreshing new possibilities to classic play forms. And now we welcome two more additions to the family. Hoopla Swing AGE: 2-12 • ZZXX0199 It’s one thing to swing alongside a friend. It’s another to swing with friends together. Our new basket–style design is inclusive—so people of all abilities can share the swing, and the experience. See page 100 for more details. RockR AGE: 2-12 • ZZXX0193 This spring rocker breaks down barriers, encouraging together play. Kids can sit or even lie down while they rock. Because it’s transfer height, it’s a great addition to bring inclusive...