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The maximum weight that the structure can safely support. Note that the characteristics indicate the total weight, regardless of the number of children on the site. In this case, the manufacturer, usually, takes into account the age category of his product (see below) and the approximate number of children that can be on the site at the same time. So when choosing, you can not pay much attention to this indicator: the weight reserve is enough for use for its main purpose. However, this characteristic should not be completely ignored, and when using it, you need to ensure that overload does not occur.

The most "delicate" of today's playgrounds have a permissible load of up to 60 kg — however, even this is usually enough for one child of the age relevant for playing on such a playground. The most durable structures, in turn, are able to withstand weight up to 200 kg and even more.

The minimum age at which a child can be admitted to the playground.

The age category is indicated both taking into account the weight of children (see "Permissible load"), and taking into account the equipment provided for in the design — so that it is at least safe enough for babies. Therefore, it is not recommended to deviate from these recommendations.

This feature suggests that the playground consists of separate fairly large parts — modules — that can be connected to each other in a different order. The modular design has several advantages at once. Firstly, such products turn out to be as simple as possible to assemble — it is much easier to connect modules to each other than to fasten parts in a traditional design site, this is usually done without special tools and does not require special skills. The second advantage is connected with this — the ability to easily change the location of the modules, turning a familiar site into a new and unusual one. On the other hand, the reliability of fasteners in such sites is relatively low — noticeably lower than in conventional ones. Therefore, the modular design is relatively rare and mainly among home models of the younger age group (from 2 to 3 years old); such products are made mainly of plastic.

The main components provided in the design of the site. These are mainly sports devices, with some exceptions — see details in separate paragraphs of this list (also note that most of the devices for games are placed in the "Game elements" section).

The list of the most common components found in playgrounds includes wall bars, ladder, rope ladder, ladder, gladiatorial net, climbing wall, suspension bridge, horizontal bar, hand walker, gymnastic rings, trapeze, rope, swing(including several swings at once) , house, table, sandbox, mat. Here is a more detailed description of these details:

— Swedish wall. A device in the form of a characteristic ladder, installed vertically or almost vertically and having a small distance between the individual rungs. It can be used both for games and for sports activities, and also allows you to install other items of equipment — for example, a removab...le horizontal bar,

— Stairs. A classic staircase with a solid frame and solid crossbars. Typically, such stairs are made inclined, but there are also vertical structures — they differ from the Swedish walls described above in the large distance between the steps, as well as in the fact that the steps themselves can be flat.

— Ladder. A peculiar kind of stairs: a fairly gentle sloping board with ledges (for example, planks nailed to the surface) that play the role of steps. The ladder is often complemented by a rope that can be held on while climbing, or rope "railings" that play a similar role; do not confuse such equipment with a traditional gymnastic rope (see below).

— Rope-ladder. A hanging ladder with solid crossbeams and a rope base gives more room to play than a rigid one. At the same time, such a projectile also develops coordination and a sense of balance well.

— Gladiator mesh. A vertical or inclined net of thick ropes, with large meshes. Climbing on such a grid is quite difficult, but interesting, such activities contribute to the development of fine motor skills, balance and coordination.

— Climbing wall. Usually, in this case, a reduced copy of the "adult" is meant; climbing wall — a small vertical or inclined surface with ledges that you can cling to with your hands and feet.

— Suspension bridge. A small suspension bridge stretched between the individual sections of the site. This feature is found in fairly large structures, while the device of the bridge itself can be different. So, in some areas it is just a traditional bridge, with a deck of planks fastened together — a rather funny and at the same time safe design. In other models, each plank is suspended on its own pair of ropes or chains and can wobble in different directions — this makes the bridge even more interesting in games and promotes the development of coordination. Safety is ensured by a solid flooring under the planks, at a distance of 10 – 20 cm from them: in this way, if the child steps past the plank, he will not fall off the bridge.

— Horizontal bar. The classic horizontal bar is a horizontal bar at the top of the structure. It is mainly used for pull-ups; theoretically, various acrobatic elements can also be performed on such a projectile, but horizontal bars used in playgrounds are very poorly suited for acrobatics.

— Manual. A projectile that looks like a horizontal ladder at the top of the structure. They move along such a projectile, intercepting their hands from one crossbar to another — hence the name. The hand walk is good for developing hand grip and coordination, while it can be quite funny for children.

— Gymnastic rings. A pair of rings (or other similar handles, such as triangular ones) suspended from ropes. Rings are quite a serious gymnastic apparatus, at the same time they provide many opportunities for games.

— Trapeze. A horizontal bar suspended from ropes. In playgrounds, it is used mainly for entertainment (for example, as a kind of swing); however, it is originally a sports equipment and can also be used for some special exercises.

— Rope. A gymnastic rope is a vertically suspended thick rope made of non-slip material. Climbing on such a rope is both good fun and quite a serious exercise that contributes to the development of dexterity, tenacity and coordination. Note that the presence of a rope is indicated only if it is a separate projectile suspended vertically; inclined ropes, which may be equipped with ladders (see above), are not considered ropes in this case.

— Swing. Classic swing: a seat suspended from the top of the structure, usually with a rope. They are considered a purely entertaining device, but there are quite practical benefits from the swing: they strengthen the vestibular apparatus and reduce the likelihood that the child will be rocked in transport. There can be several swings at once (up to four).

— House. In this case, the house means not just a “gazebo” (a roof on supports), but a structure resembling a real building — with solid walls, windows, a separate entrance and exit. Such structures are not only interesting for games — they can also serve as shelter in case of bad weather. Note that in some models, the role of the roof is performed by the upper (launching) platform for the slide. And some houses can even be made two-story: one of the “rooms” serves as a platform for a slide, the second is located under it.

— Table. Classic table — usually in the form of a tabletop, fixed on the frame of the site and supplemented with seating, for example, a bench. It can be useful both for games (with dolls, cars, etc.), and for creativity (drawing, modeling) and even training sessions. The tabletop is often made removable so that it does not interfere when not needed.

— Sandbox. A traditional sandbox is a fence with low sides where sand is poured for games. It is found exclusively in street structures (see "Installation site"). Such a fence is often located under the slide platform, which provides protection from rain and sun.

— Mat. The padded mat underneath the structure is designed to provide additional safety by cushioning falls and reducing the chance of injury.

Components and parts for purely gaming purposes, provided for in the design of the site. The list of the most popular options includes football goals, basketball hoop, steering wheel (steering wheel), spyglass (binoculars, periscope), bell-bell, tic-tac-toe, abacus, sorter, and easel. Here is a more detailed description of each of these elements:

— Football goal. Small goals for playing football, usually with a traditional net. Such gates can be either an integral part of the site or a separate element that can be installed and removed at will. Football games are not only fun for kids, they also help develop coordination.

— Basketball hoop. Basketball hoops used in playgrounds differ from "adult" hoops not only in their lower installation height, but also in their relatively small diameter. So for the game you will have to use children's balls — a standard basketball will not fit into such a ring (however, such balls are still too heavy for small children). "Near-basketball" games perfectly develop the accuracy of movements and the eye.

— Steering wheel / steering wheel. It is customary to call a steering wheel a steering wheel with charact...eristic handles along the rim; the steering wheel does not have such handles. Such a device gives the platform a resemblance to the bridge of a ship, and sometimes to other equipment — for example, to the cab of a truck. Anyway, the rudders and helms are designed for themed games — for example, pirates or travelers.

— Spyglass / binoculars / periscope. Toys installed on the site that replicate real optical instruments: spyglasses are designed for one eye, binoculars for two, and the periscope has a curved body in which the lens is located much higher than the eyepiece. Anyway, such equipment primarily expands the possibilities in marine-themed games, although it can be useful for other undertakings. It should be noted that in modern sites there are both dummies and actually operating optical devices that give some increase (although not high).

— Rynda bell. Another item associated with playing sailors or pirates: a toy replica of a ship's bell, which is used to give various signals (including "beating the bottles" to tell the time). Despite the reduced size, the rynda is most often quite efficient and can make a rather loud ringing.

— Tic-tac-toe game. The field for the classic game of tic-tac-toe. In playgrounds, such a field is most often a set of 9 rotating cubes (3 by 3) with the designations "X", "0" and "empty" on their faces. Turning the corresponding side of the cube, the player makes a move. Despite its apparent simplicity, tic-tac-toe is a rather serious intellectual game that develops tactical and strategic thinking, the ability to predict the situation several moves ahead. And for young children, even just the rotation of the cubes is interesting, without meaningful moves.

— Accounts. Toy, but at the same time quite workable abacus — three or four axles with round wheels put on them, which can move back and forth. Very convenient for learning the basics of arithmetic: they allow you to master both the very basics (for example, counting to ten), and the operations of addition and subtraction.

— Sorter. A kind of puzzle for the little ones, including a board with slots of various shapes and sizes, as well as a set of figures for these slots. When playing with the sorter, the child must select the appropriate figure for each slot; such an activity teaches to compare the shape and size of objects, contributes to the development of observation, imaginative thinking and memory.

— An easel. A board-like device on which you can draw and write. Such a board can have a light surface for water markers, or a dark one for crayons; there are also double-sided easels, with both types of surfaces. In addition, the easel can be magnetic, which allows you to use magnets in the form of letters, numbers, animal figures, etc. with it.

The shape of the slide installed on the playground.

— Direct. Straight slides are "timeless classics" that do not lose popularity. This form can be used both in slides of small height, where it makes no sense to provide a wavy surface, and in rather high ones.

— Wavy. A slide with a wavy surface (when viewed from the side) provides additional fun: going down such a slide is more fun than a regular straight one. On the other hand, it makes sense to provide such a form only in rather high and long slides. Therefore, this option is found mainly among street structures (see "Installation site").

— Spiral. A hill in the form of a spiral — that is, twisted around a vertical axis. Another option that provides extra fun compared to the classic straight slide. However, it is worth noting that spirals are almost never used on their own — they are usually combined with a straight or wavy slide, or even both at once.

The main material used in the construction of the site.

— Wood. Sufficiently versatile material used in both indoor and outdoor playgrounds (see "Installation site"). The tree has a pleasant appearance, in cool weather it does not cool the skin, and in terms of strength it is not particularly inferior to metal. In addition, it is a natural material, which is quite important for some parents. Theoretically, wood is not as durable as the same metal or plastic, especially when used outdoors; however, in fact, this difference becomes noticeable only after a long time (about 15–20 years).

— Metal. One of the key advantages of metal is its high strength and reliability. This material tolerates being outdoors without any problems, and besides, it is quite vandal-resistant, which is especially important when installing the site in a public place like the courtyard of a high-rise building. At the same time, it can also be used for domestic structures (see "Installation site"). Among the shortcomings of the metal can be called a relatively high cost and a tendency to "cool" hands in cool weather; however, indoors the second moment is irrelevant, and on the street these shortcomings are compensated by reliability and durability.

— Metal / wood. Wooden structures, complemented by metal details. This allows you to combine the advantages of both materials and partially compensate for the shortcomings: the tree gives the structure a “warm” and pleasant ap...pearance, and the metal strengthens the most critical places, providing increased strength. However, for a number of reasons, this option is quite rare — more often only wood or only metal is enough. Most sites with this combined design are outdoor (see "Installation site").

— Plastic. Plastic has a relatively low cost, while it is resistant to moisture, can have almost any colour and is suitable for parts of the most complex shape. At the same time, the strength of this material is relatively low and it is poorly suited for some items of equipment: for example, it makes no sense to make a horizontal bar or a handlebar out of plastic. Therefore, this material is mainly used in playgrounds designed for the smallest children.