Exploring the Benefits of Climbing for Children: Enhancing Physical and Mental Development Why is climbing so popular among children? What are the benefits they gain from this activity? As any parent knows, children have a natural inclination to climb, seeking adventure and excitement in scaling various objects, from couches to tree trunks. But beyond just [...]
Any exercise is good for your mental and physical wellbeing, keeping active is so important at any age. Rather than using an indoor gym, where all you can look at is four walls and all the others. It's better to take your exercise outside. Heading outdoors allows you to take in the scenery appreciate the [...]
Shading our sport courts for sun safety is a growing trend here in Australia as our ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels can be quite high in the middle of our summers. We just want to keep our kids safe from the harsh summer sun. Some of us grew up playing our team sports on dirt [...]
When designing climbing opportunities for your climbing playground, good rope-based equipment can provide a graduated challenge that is unique to each climb. A well-designed rope course or climbing playground can provide a challenge for all ages and abilities. Health Benefits of a Climbing Playground Children can use them to a level that suits them. [...]
There are many advantages to installing a shade sail including protection from the elements and the aesthetic value it can add to your playground. Shade sails are a popular way to keep an area cool in our harsh Australian summers. They are an attractive and effective choice of protecting the body from the sun and have [...]
Motion Playground Equipment The Pedal Power Range of playground equipment uses the motion of 2 people to create a fun and healthy playing environment. Motion play moves us in a way that static equipment cannot. There is nothing more exhilarating than swinging high in the sky or spinning around. Motion play engages a child’s motor [...]
Playgrounds today provide vital opportunities for children to play. There is considerable research that shows the link between play and brain development, motor and social skills. All learning – emotional, social, cognitive and motor – is engaged by the pleasure of play. Playgrounds that promote different types of play are important for a child’s development. [...]
As a playground manufacturer and installation company, we abide by the Australian Safety Standards when it comes to building and installing playgrounds. Products are manufactured to ensure entrapment doesn’t happen to keep your kids safe. When installing our team make sure things are to the correct heights and the appropriate soft fall material is utilised [...]
With an increasing focus on safety in playgrounds, it is important to still have an emphasis on risk-taking. When there is no risk in a playground it can become boring for children and they will become disinterested. Risk helps children to extend their boundaries and strengthens their abilities. They learn to assess whether they can [...]
Play Area Safety Safety has become more important in the last few years and so has community awareness of safety increased. Play area safety is no different, in playground safety, it is important to pay attention to detail and it is imperative to follow the guidelines of the relevant Australian safety standards. All playgrounds should [...]
