If you are designing or re-designing a community playground, it is important to know what the most popular types of equipment there is. In addition, by choosing popular equipment you will not only achieve an increase in attendance of families with children but also create an atmosphere for active and fun play. According to surveys and researches, some of the playground equipments has proved that they are fun but also help in enhancing physical skills.
Swings
Universal Appeal of Swings
Among the very few versatile elements that can be located in almost every playground is Swings. According to the American Recreation Coalition's 2020 survey, which was based on their preferences among children ages three-to-12-years old, swings were selected by about 80%. Swinging is not only fun, but it assists in the child's smaller muscle development by integrating their senses helping with balance and coordination.
Slides
Variety and Excitement
Different types of slides exist: straight, wavy, spiral and tunnel to name a few- all offering their own thrill. Their slides are a hit, appealing to most any age. They are also entertaining, and help with spatial awareness and for other gross motor skills. There is not an easier outdoor activity that helps little kids train stamina, strength and diansthesis.
Climbing Structures
Toughest and challenging
This free-standing rock climbing net allows children to climb horizontally and vertically on all sides as they learn balance, stability and build coordination skills. These structures increase muscle growth, coordination and problem solving skills. An article in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health cites a study showing that climbing equipment might be especially useful for getting 5- to 10-year-olds up and moving.
Interactive Play Systems
Innovative and Engaging
Technology has started to become so integrated into play that are interactive playsystems have skyrocketed! These systems frequently include sensors and sound effects that respond to the movements of children, making it an active play experience with elements from both physical activities and cognitive tasks. Studies have shown these systems provide increased play value due to the interactive nature keeping children engaged longer than normal playground equipment.
Themed Playgrounds
Imagination and Storytelling
Young children especially love playgrounds that have a theme (pirate ship, castle and space station), so look for one near you. They encourage the exercise of imagination and role-playing that are essential to cognitive and social development. Without a doubt, themed playgrounds would have common characteristic of attractiveness that is able to captivate children and stimulate imaginative play.
Home Exercise Toys for Late Kids
Helping Pre-Teen/Teens To Be Healthier
Physical activity for children of different ages Equipment that facilitates fitness, like children's obstacle courses or workout stations with exercise movements created specifically for kids, offers the same thrill of achieving adult-sized objectives but adjusts it into a challenge customized to their age which is both fun and nourishing.
Popular and diversified playground equipment investment, not only play more colors on the playground, but also can maximize benefits to children's development! The right combination of equipment can promote the physical, cognitive and social development for all children helping playgrounds become a hub for community engagement and enrichment.