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Day 85: Platform Tree

Jennifer Kelliher is a landscape architect, living and working in Kunming, China. She is a guest writer for the Playground Ideas blog, sharing her knowledge and passion for children's play spaces. The “Platform Tree” is a version of the classic tree house. It allows kids to be perched at a higher level to oversee their […]

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Day 84: Rocket Wiggler

Jennifer Kelliher is a landscape architect, living and working in Kunming, China. She is a guest writer for the Playground Ideas blog, sharing her knowledge and passion for children's play spaces. The “Rocket Wiggler” is a great climbing structure that can be modified to fit themed playgrounds. The large tires make great climbing components with […]

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Day 83: Wall Car Tire

Jennifer Kelliher is a landscape architect, living and working in Kunming, China. She is a guest writer for the Playground Ideas blog, sharing her knowledge and passion for children's play spaces.  The “Wall Car Tire” is an exciting element that kids can use together. Whether used as a game element or a challenge to overcome, […]

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Day 82: Mini Motorcycle

Jennifer Kelliher is a landscape architect, living and working in Kunming, China. She is a guest writer for the Playground Ideas blog, sharing her knowledge and passion for children's play spaces. The “Mini Motorcycle” is a great ground element to stimulate imaginative play. With a few materials kids can dream of adventures of the heart’s […]

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Day 81: See-Saw 4 Way Articulated Rebar

Jennifer Kelliher is a landscape architect, living and working in Kunming, China. She is a guest writer for the Playground Ideas blog, sharing her knowledge and passion for children's play spaces. Looking for ways to give children a challenge? We recommend the “Seesaw 4-Way Articulated Rebar” playground element. It’s large enough for many children to […]

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Day 80: Bridge Wobble Tire Cross

Jennifer Kelliher is a landscape architect, living and working in Kunming, China. She is a guest writer for the Playground Ideas blog, sharing her knowledge and passion for children's play spaces. With ease of installation, low maintenance, and low cost the “Bridge Wobble Tire Cross” is a fun ground element to add to your playground. […]

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Day 79: Cubby House Timber

Jennifer Kelliher is a landscape architect, living and working in Kunming, China. She is a guest writer for the Playground Ideas blog, sharing her knowledge and passion for children's play spaces. The “Cubby House Timber” is a staple element in playgrounds. The two-level structure is a great perch for children to get the grand view […]

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Day 78: Swing Motorbike Tire Tread

Jennifer Kelliher is a landscape architect, living and working in Kunming, China. She is a guest writer for the Playground Ideas blog, sharing her knowledge and passion for children's play spaces. The “Swing Motorbike Tire Tread” is a fun and simple swing design perfect for any playground. Made out of motorbike tires, we recommend painting […]

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Day 77: Cave Aztec Tire

Jennifer Kelliher is a landscape architect, living and working in Kunming, China. She is a guest writer for the Playground Ideas blog, sharing her knowledge and passion for children's play spaces. The “Cave Aztec Tire” is a great versatile ground element to add to any playground. The connected tires allow children to climb in and […]

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Day 76: Seesaw 2 Way

Jennifer Kelliher is a landscape architect, living and working in Kunming, China. She is a guest writer for the Playground Ideas blog, sharing her knowledge and passion for children's play spaces. The “Seesaw 2 Way” has more room for active children with its double teeter-totter system. The seesaw is very common classic playground element. Take […]

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Day 75: Bridge 4 Pole Motorbike Tire

Jennifer Kelliher is a landscape architect, living and working in Kunming, China. She is a guest writer for the Playground Ideas blog, sharing her knowledge and passion for children's play spaces. Our ‘4 Pole Motorbike Tire Bridge’ puts a fun twist on the standard bridge. By connecting elevated play structures, like the ‘Cubby house Playground,’ […]

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Day 74: Swing Tractor Flat Maxi Hammock

The "Swing Tractor Flat Maxi Hammock" is a giant tire swing many children can share together. Just make sure you pick a tire with no steel in its tread. When planning your playground build, think about what local industries or companies are in your community that might be an asset to the build, particularly in […]

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