Slide Climber

Playgrounds here at Grounds For Play need to encourage children to move, as well as to use their imaginations or play games with other children. Grounders and other forms of tag are popular games for groups of children, and all they need is something to climb on. A good way to encourage kids to climb up is with a slide climber. A climbing structure becomes more appealing with a slide to come down on. Also, climbing up and down is a good way for kids to use up energy, get exercise, and build muscles.

A slide climber can be added to a playground with bridges, monkey bars, or other climbing and running structures. Parallel bars for older children can encourage balance and coordination, while adding variety of challenges to make playgrounds more engaging.

A climbing structure also encourages imaginative play, as children like to get higher up. Slides provide a swift, exhilarating experience, which is a great incentive to climb up a structure. Slides are available in basic slide form, as well as tubes, spiral sliders, and longer slides that more than one child can go down at a time. For more of a challenge, another kind of slide available is a Bannister Slide, which is a pair of steel poles that children hold onto and slide down with their hands. This also allows for more climbing.

An outdoor climber lets children use their hands and feet to climb. Getting to the top is a small accomplishment, but one that is exciting for many children, as height can be scary and challenging. A slide at the top gives children a goal when they climb and an exhilarating ride back down.

There are many different climbers available from Grounds For Play, as well as a variety of sizes and structures. A larger playground can benefit from multiple and different climbing structures. Children can run back and forth between the two, and more variety holds a child’s interest. Or, a bridge deck can be installed between the two for ease of playing group games.

Other play pieces in the playground for more imaginative play can keep a playground design well rounded and prevent a feeling of repetitiveness. Different climbing structures are available from Grounds For Play. Contact us today to learn more!