PLAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

People, regardless of age, are attracted to similar play experiences that activate their vestibular and proprioceptive systems.

Swings are the most used play feature, but climbing, particularly on larger scaled, flexible climbers that invite older users and provide dynamic physical and social interactions with others, added 4% more visitors and 6% longer stay time for each additional climbing structure.4

Spinning was hugely popular and encouraged up to 31% longer stay time for each additional spinner. When looked at as a family of high-speed elements, spinners, zip lines, and very tall slides (greater than 6’) contributed to 18% more users for each added feature.

Additionally, playgrounds with tall towers (greater than 6’) have 17% more users for each additional tower. Berms, which are hills that range from small bumps to giant embankments that encourage scrambling and sliding, added 9% more users for each one added.

For the ultimate in full body sensory experiences, water play, including ponds, streams, splash pads, and manipulative pumps and dams, increased physical activity for children by 80%!