Playground Elements
Thrilling Freestanding Playground Elements
Looking for major thrills on the playground? Our freestanding playground elements can be just the solution. Freestanding playground elements from Miracle® Recreation give you the freedom to add easily to an existing playground or add a unique play area wherever you want, no matter what size space you have to work with. Adding freestanding playground components such as spring riders, swings and freestanding climbers can help energize a play space, and get kids excited about outdoor play again.
Safety Standards for Playground Components
Playgrounds are crucial in the development of kids’ overall well-being. They help improve children’s physical strength, social skills and emotional aptitude. Since these spaces cater mostly to the younger generation, it’s especially important to meet safety standards that ensure kids’ well-being.
According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), over 200,000 children go to the emergency room for playground-related injuries each year. The CPSC recommends several safety standards to reduce playground injuries and accidents, including:
- Having loose fill or unitary playground surfacing around playground equipment.
- Providing protective surfaces that extend 6 feet or more in all directions around the equipment.
- Keeping play structures 30 inches and up at least 9 feet apart.
- Checking for dangerous hardware, protruding bolt ends, sharp points and edges.
- Checking playground equipment regularly for repairs and maintenance.
In addition to the CPSC standards, other playground safety regulations include:
- The ASTM International standards for playground equipment and surfacing.
- The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements for playground safety.
- The International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) product certification program.
Customize With Component Playgrounds
A component playground is an innovative approach to playground construction and design. This type of playground features modular elements to create a more unique play experience for children. Component playgrounds offer:
- A new form of thrill: Component playgrounds provide flexibility. They introduce children to different elements, which makes time spent at the play area more exciting. Swapping a 6-foot slide for a 6-foot climber, for example, can elicit curiosity and encourage kids to engage more in play.
- Diversity in play: Another advantage of component playgrounds is creativity. The variability in the components allows children to interact with diverse forms of play and get creative with their activities. New components prevent boredom and push kids to develop new skills.
- Excellent modularity: Component playgrounds are designed to be reconfigurable, and the clamp system is integral to this capability. This system paves the way for numerous configurations for overhead and ground-level activities.
- Convenience for designers and planners: The clamp system in component playgrounds also offers architects and urban planners convenience. This system makes designing or updating a playground simpler and less costly. It also makes maintenance and replacement faster and easier.
Budget-Friendly Playground Components
Miracle Recreation playground components offer some of our most thrilling, durable products to choose from. Our play components allow you to design a play structure that will fit your space, meet your requirements and work within your budget. Add accessibility, flexibility and fun to your play space with the best crawl tubes, bridges, play panels and other playground components that we have to offer.
Adding slides, climbers and other components to your play structure allows you to build the exact playground you’ve always wanted. You can mix and match playground components, use them to build out a play space and combine them in unique configurations. Whether you’re looking for fun climbers and thrilling slides or something totally different, Miracle Recreation can help you plan the perfect playground within your budget.
Contact a representative or request a quote to find out more about our freestanding equipment and play components today.