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 of the whole playground.

The Cubby House Timber is multifaceted, allowing the attachment of other great playground elements, like a slide, ladder, fireman’s pole, monkey bars, or a bridge.

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