PARKS 2016
We create play value. Value to the kids and others who use our playspaces. Value to the broader community. And value to parks & recreation professionals who need playgrounds that delight, endure, and look good doing it. How can we create play value for you?
Squaw Creek Campground Park, Marion, Iowa Playworld representative: Fry & Associates
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Learn more about the importance of unstructured play at Playworld.com/Unstructured-Play
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Inspired by nature.
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Designed for play. Introducing Branch Out™
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Inviting access near the ground. Higher levels that challenge and entice. Unpredictable climbing paths. Perch points for resting. And a trunk to gather ‘round.
Jungle Village Ages 5–12
350–1623 It’s a new adventure every time. Space Required: 77’ 8’’ x 68’ 7’’ (23,67m x 20,9m)
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. 6
Branch Out features 4’ (1,22m), 5’ (1,52m) and 6’ (1,83m) post-and-platform decks that can link to a range of components in our 2016 Buyer’s Guide. Grow your tree your way.
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Urban Roots Ages 5–12
350–1620 Rugged steel construction, ready for action. Space Required: 54’ 10’’ x 56’ 2’’ (16,71m x 17,12m)
Neverland Ages 5–12
350–1622 A tight collection of lively components. Space Required: 56’ 2’’ x 59’ 1’’ (17,12m x 18,01m)
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"Everything you can imagine is real." —Pablo Picasso
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Themed Playgrounds ignite a child’s sense of wonder and possibility. From wooded adventures to dramatic high seas voyages, medieval quests and archaeological explorations, these playgrounds will transport children to new worlds.
Have your own idea? Let’s collaborate. Bring your inspiration and ideas to the table. We’ll bring our play design experience and passion for collaboration. Contact: Michael Laris, Chief Product Officer MichaelL@PlayworldSystems.com 1.800.233.8404
Request the 2016 Buyer’s Guide for more Themed Playgrounds at Playworld.com/Catalogs.
Nature Put a forest anywhere and let kids meet up in a “tree house”, explore a jungle, and discover new things.
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Nautical
Castles
Dinosaurs
Pirates hunting treasure, pilgrims headed to new lands, or even Noah with a ship full of animals.
Fairy tales begin here as kids imagine dragons, knights, princesses and ogres in far-away lands.
Turn any environment into an archaeological site with “fossils” kids will totally dig.
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Thompson Hill Playground, Avella, Pennsylvania Playworld representative: Jeffrey Associates
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38’1”(11,63m)
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.
70’6”(21,5m)
Watch PlayForm 7 in action and learn more at Playworld.com/PlayForm7. Patent Pending
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Public art feeds the imagination, defines places, and creates destinations. Play can do the same. 16
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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 a Problem, Make a Donation, and Get More Information about the playground. It’s streamlined access to the information and support you need. Because we don’t stop at creating good play—we help you keep it great.
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Watch PlayPod in action and learn more at Playworld.com/PlayPod.
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Activo® offers high user capacity and a wealth of activities providing physical, imaginative, and social play. Its open design creates easy access for all kids and clear lines of sight for supervision. Its dynamic look with small carbon footprint make it perfect for today’s forward–looking communities.
Luxo Ages 5+
ZZXX0076 There’s a wealth of play value and capacity here, with supervision made easy thanks to open sight lines.
Zelo Ages 5+
ACT-1403 Small space? No problem. Zelo incorporates climbing, swaying, spinning and perching into an efficient footprint.
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Bambino™ Playville
Ages 2–5 ACT-1300 An inviting array of age-appropriate activities designed to help develop early childhood physical, sensory and social skills.
Pronto Ages 5+
ACT-1200 Swooping slides, challenging net climbers, fun spinners and our exclusive Drop Zone Tower ™ come together for non-stop action.
Request the 2016 Buyer’s Guide for more Activo at Playworld.com/Catalogs
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Hoopla Swing Ages 5–12
Unity® Collection reinvents classic playground equipment with new dimensions of inclusion, interaction and simultaneous play. Because when kids have the chance to play together, the playground should let them play together.
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.
RockR Ages 5–12
ZZXX0193 This spring rocker breaks down barriers, encouraging together play. Kids can sit or even lie down while they rock. Because it’s at transfer height, it’s a great addition to bring inclusive play to your playground.
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Slide Climber Ages 5–12
Unity® Collection
ZZXX0346 The traditional slide is a single–file, climb–up, slide–down activity. Unity expands the play flow and capacity with climbers, a tunnel and of course, a great slide.
Overhead Canopy Ages 5–12
ZZXX0187 An array of circles opens up this classic upper body play activity, allowing kids to play in all directions with lots of challenge and a fun space underneath.
Dome Ages 5–12
ZZXX0366 U.S. Patent D729,334S Circles, varied climbing paths and openings invite kids to play in, on and around the Dome, and a central net climber adds extra climbing value. Entry points provide wheelchair access. Optional Sensory Connections offer interactive auditory engagement.
Teeter Tunnel™ Ages 5–12
ZZXX0182 If it’s fun with two, why not ten? This Unity piece reimagines a playground classic, opening up play capacity and options—so everyone can join the fun.
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Watch Unity in action and learn more at Playworld.com/Unity.
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BUILT TO LAST TORTURE-TESTING 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 polyester powder coat, first–quality roto–molded polyethylene, and 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 to play value is only as strong as the physical integrity of our products, we test every one—thoroughly and aggressively.
Rust & Fade Resistance We’ve baked our materials in dry Arizona sun and wet Florida heat to ensure superior endurance against rust and fading. Our materials and finishing processes have also been tested in 4,000 hours of salt spray.
Weight Loading We encourage kids to play together, so our equipment must be strong enough to carry the weight. We test each of our designs to ASTM F1487, CAN/ CSA Z–614 and EN1176 standards.
Impact Testing From strength and endurance to safety, we demand reliable performance from our playgrounds. When we incorporate new materials, we test them to the breaking point … even if that’s hammer blows at -20°F.
Wild Card Testing Since our playgrounds may face unexpected extremes, it’s our responsibility to expect them—testing with blowtorches, wheelbarrow strikes and more. We even test our electronics underwater.
Watch product testing in action and learn more at Playworld.com/Testing.
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Metro Collection is specially designed for extra hard use and lots of play activities to keep energetic kids engaged and active. Durable steel and aluminum components ensure long wear and play with designs to fit every space and budget. Request the 2016 Buyer’s Guide for more Metro Collection at Playworld.com/Catalogs
Mulholland Drive Ages 5–12
Filbert Street
Melrose Place
Hollywood Boulevard
Ages 2–5
Ages 5–12
Ages 5–12
350–1553
500–1556
500–1561
500–1554
Fremont Street Ages 5–12
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PLAY ADVOCACY CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR FUN AND CREDIT Developed by accomplished specialists in landscape architecture, playground design and inclusive play—our CE courses are interactive, relevant, and content–rich. For your convenience, our courses can be presented at your location as a lunch–and–learn.
Each of our hour-long courses is approved for: AIA 1.0 LU/ HSW Credit, ASLA 1.0 PDH/HSW, NRPA .1 CEU Equivalent (good towards maintaining CPRP, CPRE or AFO).
Learn more at Playworld.com/Training
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Inclusive Design
The Future of Parks
Sustainability
Play Value
ADA is just the tip of the iceberg. Get hands on and learn how easy it is to create truly inclusive playgrounds with proper site layout and equipment selection.
Parks that effectively respond to societies’ needs are becoming beacons to millennials, strengthening communities, and boosting property values.
Truly sustainable manufacturing processes and playground equipment can make a difference in our environment, our communities and our children’s futures.
Play value isn’t just measured in dollars and cents. More activities, richer challenges and greater capacities mean more kids playing longer, with more meaningful engagement.
Ian Proud
Ginny McDougal
Dan Perreault
Missy Benson
As research manager and inclusive play manager, Ian has led Playworld’s inclusive play initiative since its inception, culminating in the development of the Inclusive Play Design Guide, a manufacturer–neutral, educational and inspirational resource. Specializing in trends, the future and managing change, Ian has led highly-rated workshops at state and national conferences. He holds a BA in 3D design and an MBA.
Ginny has been in the playground industry for over 14 years, working with landscape architects, designers, and park and recreation professionals. With a passion for play, inclusion and sustainability, she incorporates these principles into her work. She has a degree in interior design, is certified in inclusive playground design, and also has her CPSI certification.
Dan is a licensed landscape architect and past president of the ASLA—Michigan Chapter and CPSI. With over 30 years of experience, his focus is primarily on play area design and play as it relates to child development and learning. As part of Playworld’s Save Play Initiative, Dan shares information and research data about various aspects of play and how they benefit children, families and our communities.
Missy is president of the VA Chapter of ASLA, has a landscape architecture degree from Virginia Tech and a horticulture certificate from Norfolk Botanical Gardens. She has worked with landscape architecture firms across the country focusing on play and recreation design, master plans and surveys for municipalities and historical sites. As a play advocate for Playworld, Missy conducts educational presentations about the importance of free, accessible and sensory rich play.
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Here. Now. Together. 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 and parks. Geared toward their evolving needs—based on the most current developmental research. Together through play, face-to-face, interacting in meaningful ways. The communication and cooperation and that strengthens emotional and intellectual intelligence and social bonds.
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