tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post7228885486766043010..comments2009-10-21T12:13:50.151-04:00Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-38168670539112706832009-10-21T12:13:50.151-04:002009-10-21T12:13:50.151-04:00I work in a school nursery. I&#39;m younger than most of the teachers, so I find myself climbing up the ladders and flying down the slides like the other children. However, there&#39;s always an issue of safety and most of the parents there look at me like I&#39;m crazy because there&#39;s usually a huge smile on my face. Playing is FUN! Why can&#39;t adults continue having fun? There needs to be a DZ Discovery Zone, Chuck E. Cheese, or Play Place for adults. Social experiments have shown that people get more out of tasks when they are FUN. Going to the gym nowadays is a task. But if you&#39;re promised that your friends will be there, there will be a big pit of colored plastic balls to jump into, and lots of cool music- of course you wont hesitate to be in there 24/7. There needs to be some sort of fun revolution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-41118707739481373142009-10-03T03:58:02.278-04:002009-10-03T03:58:02.278-04:00I know this is an old post, but I too have had the same idea for a few years now. Gyms and fitness clubs have taken the element of play from us adults. Being active shouldn&#39;t be a chore. It&#39;s what are bodies are designed to do. Adult playgrounds are the answer. Spend a half hour or so at the playground, and you won&#39;t have even noticed that you&#39;ve worked out. You&#39;re just doing what you&#39;re supposed to do...move! So, if anyone&#39;s still listening (or reading), there&#39;s no time like the present. Let&#39;s get &#39;er done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-67053926874645500442009-07-01T12:00:04.546-04:002009-07-01T12:00:04.546-04:00This has been an idea I&#39;ve had on my own for [i]ages[/i]. When was at least a teen or kid, I imagined my house having horizontal ladder bars along the ceilings with occasional ladders up a wall. That way, a person could crawl along the topside of them or handwalk along the underside. As a highschooler, I babysat twins whom I needed to get into the mall&#39;s child indoor playground; they wouldn&#39;t let me in without a kid. As a young adult, I had the ideas regularly of an adult playground with adult-sized equipment, but I never did more than think about it. (This coming from a nationally recognized city for Parks &amp; Rec.) I always loved playing on playgrounds as an adult (I&#39;m 32 now), and would LOVE to have multi-level surfaces and bars to climb on, swing on, and so on. I guess a Parks &amp; Rec person should be suggested.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-32661561400990448212009-05-26T14:02:23.448-04:002009-05-26T14:02:23.448-04:00check this place out in Emeryville, CA http://www.athleticplayground.com/<br /><br />It's pretty popular in the Bay AreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-2471586058628618452009-05-17T11:41:00.000-04:002009-05-17T11:41:00.000-04:00That sounds like a great idea, Melanie. Good luck with your project. Someday I want to swing on a giant swing!Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-19207868228121968332009-05-17T11:08:00.000-04:002009-05-17T11:08:00.000-04:00I very agree with your story. I am a student from Amsterdam who is working on my final project for my study Design for Public Spaces. I have notice that the playgrounds in Holland are way to safe for kids. I find them not creative for there own good. The design of the the so called castels are way to finished. I have lived till my 10th year in Wayne NJ USA, so I have grown up with the old good, may called now as not safe equipment. It was fun to see how high I could climb and how smart to be to get down, even letting go was the easiest way but not the least painfull way. But that is the way to get to know how to handel in difficult times. I agree that it is great for parents to take there kids to the playground, let them play around and let the parents keep an eye out on the kids. But can the watching time be more fun for the parents too. It is a kind of get together place for all ages. For my study I want to design a playground that can be used by adults, teenagers and childeren. I belive that the equipment can be more dangerous if it is also can be used by older people then childeren. My inspiration is brought by Claes Oldenburg, a Dutch designer who now has an exhibit in the Whitney museum in New York. He makes normal things ten times bigger. As I would like to do the same to rubber tires, slides, benches, picnic tables, swings (for two people) climbing bars etc. I feel that people dont get out very often and have a need to meet other people at the same time they let there kid play or when, as I speak for my self, have the need to feel like a child again. Do you feel the same as I, or do you understand my idea of making this public “playground” space?Melanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-11052104160225586642009-05-08T05:49:00.000-04:002009-05-08T05:49:00.000-04:00I would totally do this. Its an idea I've had in the back of my head for years. I'm 6'6 and I very quickly out grew the equipment at my school because it was just the wrong size! Most people I've talked to about it have said they'd definitely do it too. I found your post while looking for information to see if anyone'd actually done it yet, hehe. Maybe I will.. I'm in melbourne, we're not competing are we? ;)Artemishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15031085829988774843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-52387790894346599292009-04-14T12:50:00.000-04:002009-04-14T12:50:00.000-04:00We sell play equipment to pediatric medical facilities (PHUNZONE for tots and toddlers) but have been receiving inquiries for "adult" play equipment focusing on the seniors including geriatric facilities. Hard to locate any equipment suppliers specializing in that market - seems like the golden years kids want to have fun too. Needs to be taken to the next level.<br /><br />If you know of any existing facilities or manufacturers using or making senior specific play activity equipment, let us know info@phunzone.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-54693091112211465242009-03-31T00:40:00.000-04:002009-03-31T00:40:00.000-04:00i'm trying to do this topic for my major design for uni...and everyone has been giving me funny looks about it...i'm so glad that there are other people out there with an interest in playgrounds...its great!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-60198545041668726712009-03-16T21:48:00.000-04:002009-03-16T21:48:00.000-04:00I have been gathering ideas to start an "adult playground" for 5 years - since graduate school. I just now started a business for bootcamp fitness until I get enough money to get 'playground equipment". Some ideas include a giant staircase, fireman's poles, sand pit, football training stations like tackling dummies, different shaped monkey bars, rockwall to boulder across, a net to throw/kick/hit balls into, etc. My inspiration is all of the reality show 'challenges' out there. <BR/>Are there any investors interested in starting this? I will relocate! Near a bigger city or even a great nature area like mountains, lake, ocean, etc if it is near an airport. contact me...jarecess@gmail.comJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07266119409661213181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-11452099449522732802009-02-24T22:02:00.000-05:002009-02-24T22:02:00.000-05:00I love this idea! I have had it for quite a few years now. I found this site by googling adult jungle gyms. I was looking to see if this type of thing actually exists. I have often thought of making one but the insurance alone wouldn't make it possible i think.Scott Oceancity, MDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-80411831671632380502009-01-22T20:02:00.000-05:002009-01-22T20:02:00.000-05:00well, lets think about it. What other types of fitness are there? Social and mental. Even if the playground didn't really have /physical/ benefits, wouldn't it be great to have a chance to act like a kid again and really loosen up your mind and relax?<BR/><BR/>And think about it, where do most kids make friends? Playgrounds! It'll be great for networking!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-69158536761870463362008-12-16T14:54:00.000-05:002008-12-16T14:54:00.000-05:00You know, I've been looking for such a thing. Maybe like a DZ or something. That's what brought me here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-6208602747295533392008-11-17T13:44:00.000-05:002008-11-17T13:44:00.000-05:00YES, I would love an aduly playground. In fact, the reason I found this page is I've been trying to find an adult playground for my 18th birthday party... but they don't seem to exist! Agh, maybe I'll have to resort to McDonald's playplace.Larissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-87720521963597858242008-10-15T05:20:00.000-04:002008-10-15T05:20:00.000-04:00i was just sitting on yahoo messenger tellin my friend, how i wish they had an adult sized playground so i googled it and came across this. someone totally needs to start a chain of these. also does anyone remeber that show that came on nickolodeon "GUTS"? where the kids had to all sorts of tasks like paddle a boat across the water with jets, mini bungee jump off these huge steps grab an object and jump back, obstacle courses, and then the end was a huge rock they had to race up. and then there was another show legends of the hidden temple. another kid show but stuff that would be just as fun for adults to have, maybe not to race against each other ALL the time, but to incorporate in some way would be totally cool.Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-51462563909111599212008-09-25T21:34:00.000-04:002008-09-25T21:34:00.000-04:00Finland understands the importance of play for all age groups and has adapted childrens play equipment so older adults can use it too. They encourgae their seniors to crawl through tunnels and slide down slides, etc. I have done lots of reseach in this area and I'm in touch with a gentlemen in B. C. who put together a "Wellness" park in his community. It is rehabilitative and also for fitness. I agree more outdoor equipment for adults should be just plain FUN!judyc135http://www.blogger.com/profile/05422676304550118840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-8789330779252109262008-09-21T17:17:00.000-04:002008-09-21T17:17:00.000-04:00I'm an over 50 graduate student at Portland State University. I recently visited the Okanagan in British Columbia and learned they are receiving equipment for this very purpose. I'm formulating a paper/project on this topic. Any suggestions would be welcome. We need a place to play as we 'ripen' and this may be one avenue to avoid the isolation of our natural maturing process. Thanks.<BR/>Julie Lockerbylockerby@pdx.edunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-10002050207505142922008-06-04T15:57:00.000-04:002008-06-04T15:57:00.000-04:00Not only yes, but Hell, yes!Gilderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01344621102882790191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-12696224193790322742008-05-17T17:39:00.000-04:002008-05-17T17:39:00.000-04:00I think an adult playground is a fantastic idea. I'd go in a New York minute. I sneak a ride on the swings any chance I get. I would love to see one in my area.<BR/><BR/>ChanceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-23106158552100494802008-02-22T01:08:00.000-05:002008-02-22T01:08:00.000-05:00Elder specific and multi-generational playgrounds have been operation in China and Japan and Finland for a while. One just opened in Manchester, England and in Berlin last spring. I've been trying to find playground equipment manufactured in the U.S. for the 65 and older crowd who probably do not exercise now. It must be beneficial, easy to use and FUN. Can anyone help me? Ideas? Thank you.judyc135http://www.blogger.com/profile/05422676304550118840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-38063886342224115962008-01-31T08:03:00.000-05:002008-01-31T08:03:00.000-05:00Wow, what great comments everyone! (I'm on the road and was internetless since yesterday morning, so it's awesome to come back and find out what a playful bunch of folks we have here!)<BR/><BR/>Some very cool equipment and game ideas here too. I'll have to hire you all as consultants and we can start a playground empire!Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-13358961787926171312008-01-31T01:07:00.000-05:002008-01-31T01:07:00.000-05:00There's an adult dodge ball league where I live.<BR/><BR/>I'd love an adult park/playground - by the time I was eleven, I was too tall to really enjoy public playgrounds, which sucked. I loved the big rings that you can hang from - like the ones gymnasts use, except these create a sort of a 'hanging bridge' that you can use to pass over sand. Watch "American Gladiator" to see what I'm talking about.<BR/><BR/>The summer camp I went to as a kid was Heaven: all the playtime you could fit into a day. And many of the counselors were 22-29 years old. I always think about going back as a counselor (while I'm still young enough), just so I can be a kid again for a summer.Jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-50587606203599389242008-01-30T22:44:00.000-05:002008-01-30T22:44:00.000-05:00What an awesome idea! I'd definitely check it out. Aren't we supposed to "make fitness fun," after all? :)zandriahttp://zandria.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-52426754891680589982008-01-30T20:49:00.000-05:002008-01-30T20:49:00.000-05:00I have a recurring nightmare about falling off a swing and bleeding to death. No adult playground here. I'll be like the lady talking about the therapist suggesting non-competitive sports except I won't be on the swing.TB--Milwaukeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08820683872993735450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-10245572678649448712008-01-30T20:38:00.001-05:002008-01-30T20:38:00.001-05:00I think the one thing you really need in your playground are those giant sumo wrestling outfits. That way people can hide their bodies AND work out! Hahaha.<BR/><BR/>Seriously though, I with all of you who adore the idea. I do play on playgrounds and kids tend to hate me for it... oh well!Jillnoreply@blogger.com