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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.

• The fall zone around the slide should be at least six feet on all sides, except at the exit.
• The slide should have an exit section that is at least one foot long, with an inclination of no more than 10 degrees.
• The slide should have an average incline of no more than 30 degrees, and no section should have a slope greater than 50 degrees.
• Toddlers and preschool-age children should only use short spiral slides (one 360¡ turn or less).
• The sides of the chute should be at least four inches high, extending along both sides of the chute for the entire length of the inclined sliding surface.
• A guardrail should be built between 21 and 30 inches high for preschool-age children, and between 31 and 48 inches high for elementary school or older children.
• The ladder used to climb up the slide should have rungs no more than 3.5 inches
• Length of Slide: Slide Length is 2 x the deck height. A 5' deck will accommodate a 10' slide, a 6' will accommodate a 12', and a 7' will accommodate a 14' slide and so on.

Bungee Jumpers:
 
Bungee Jumpers

Ninja Obstacle Courses:

• Include something to jump to, over, and into
• Include something to crawl through or under
• Include something to walk on carefully

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Zip-line Guidelines:
Wire or slackline
length short 35-90; kits 50' ($275-$385)-150'
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• 8 feet: The smallest height, which is best for children
• 10 feet: The most popular height, which is suitable for all ages
• 12 feet: The tallest swing sets, which are best for teenagers and adults

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 inches

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Small: 8x8x6

9x10x8

7x10x9

Large

14x18x10

14x22