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General:
Playground Information to Use with the Environment Rating Scales - Based on information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Revised 2011
Play Areas Checklist - Swings & Slides
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Monkey Bars:
Height
Spacing:
10" is common.
6 ft off the ground
2Ð5 year-olds: The rungs should be 5 ft or less above the surface
5Ð12 year-olds: The recommended height is 7 ft above the surface
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Elevated deck or playhouse:
5 ft is the most common. 6-ft deck are the most popular choice for people who want a playset that everyone can enjoy. We have heard from parents that their children use these sets well into their teen years.
According to the Public Playground Safety Handbook, the center-to-center spacing of horizontal ladder rungs should be no more than 12 inches for preschool-age (4 and 5 years), and no more than 15 inches for school-age (6 to 12 years). Rungs should also be greater than 9 inches to prevent entrapment.
Ladder steps 9 - 12" apart.
Slides:
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), slides for children under preschool age should be no higher than five feet, and slides for school-age children should be no higher than six feet. Slides for children under two years old should be no more than 32 inches high.
Bungee Jumpers:
Bungee Jumpers
Ninja Obstacle Courses:
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Zip-line Guidelines:
Wire or slackline
length short 35-90; kits 50' ($275-$385)-150'
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Seat Type:
Belt seats are flexible tend to hold children more securely.
Teenagers may want to stand on the swing and pump to go higher.
Flat swing seats are not recommended for use on school or church playgrounds because they can increase the likelihood of injury from the impact of unoccupied swings.
ADA approved swing seats are available for around $500.
See: Swing Seats
Seat Height:
Preschool-age 12 inches School-age 16 inches Tot swings (bucket enclosed seats) 24 inchesSee Swing Design
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