I believe everyone has been to the playground. The various game equipment inside often makes people never tired of it, but do you really understand the playground? As a special area for children to play, exercise, socialize and learn related skills, the playground is not as simple as it seems on the surface. It is just a simple combination and accumulation of various game equipment. On the contrary, it is carefully designed and built. Each game equipment placed in it has its own exclusive name, and the equipment that can enter the playground also has its own unique attributes and value. Then, let us walk into the playground together and reveal its true face!
How much do you know about playground equipment?
The world's first playground appeared in Chicago, the United States in 1893, more than a hundred years ago. In more than a hundred years, the playground has undergone countless changes and innovations, and the game equipment inside has also been updated with the times. Against this background, today's playground is a gathering place for the past and the present, and it is also the intersection of tradition and the future. In it, we can not only see traditional classic equipment such as swings, monkey bars, seesaws, carousels, etc., and experience the pleasure of children playing a hundred years ago, but also see modern innovative equipment such as spinners, climbers, spring riders, sensory panels, etc. The integration of more technology and digital elements brings children more interactivity and possibilities for playing.
The following are some common and popular equipment names in current playgrounds:
1. Swing
One of the most basic and classic playground equipment, the overall structure is very simple. The seat is suspended on the metal frame by ropes or chains. Both children and adults can ride it, and they can experience the pleasure of flying in the sky while shaking.
2. Slide
It is also a very classic playground equipment, which is a must-have in almost every playground. Slides can be divided into open, roller, spiral, straight and other shapes. For children and parents, the roller spiral tunnel slide is both safe and interesting, and is more popular.
3. Seesaw
It is a relatively quiet device, but it tests children's teamwork ability and allows children to experience the fun and meaning of playing together. Depending on the size, it can meet the needs of 2-4 children.
4. Monkey bars.
The horizontal bar is also called a horizontal ladder. People can use their arms to climb from one end to the other end, which has a significant effect on developing upper body strength and enhancing hand-eye coordination. Of course, when children play on the horizontal bar, parents are advised to accompany them as much as possible for safety reasons.
5. Carousel.
One of the equipment that many children must experience when they go to the playground, no child will dislike the carousel. The carousel can bring children an ideal sensory experience, and can also help children improve their spatial awareness and balance ability. Parents can accompany them during the play, and safety is guaranteed.
6. Climbing structure.
A multifunctional combination structure, including rock climbers, ropes, net bags, climbing walls and other types, can provide children of different ages with the fun of climbing and enhance their physical strength and sensory abilities. The playground can set the difficulty level as needed to ensure the fun and challenge of the game. Of course, this kind of equipment has a certain game threshold, and it is not recommended for children to experience it alone.
Development trend of playground equipment
The playground is a place for children to play to their heart's content. Fun and safety are the foundation of the playground. As time goes by, children's game satisfaction and experience threshold continue to increase, and the game categories they are interested in continue to update and iterate, which promotes the advancement and innovation of playground equipment. The emergence of various new elements, new concepts, and new technologies urges modern amusement equipment to bring new experiences, new feelings, and new values. As a result, the development of playground equipment in the future will show the following trends.
1. The equipment structure has changed from single to diversified
On the one hand, the continuous upgrading of children's pursuit of game experience calls for the improvement of the fun of game equipment; on the other hand, parents hope that game equipment can adapt to the various abilities of children and call for the increase of the functionality of game equipment. The joint effect of the two aspects requires game equipment to develop from the simple and single structure and function in the past to the complex and diversified direction, and the combination, plasticity and inclusiveness of game equipment will be valued.
2. The positioning of equipment is more segmented and thematic
Today's amusement parks are similar, and the equipment and projects inside lack differentiation and uniqueness. However, with the continuous expansion of the market and the continuous segmentation of the needs of the audience, the future amusement parks will develop in the direction of the theme, such as parent-child interaction, sports and fitness, team building and gatherings, and other themes. Different themes require different playground equipment, which will make the equipment more segmented and professional, and the game experience provided will be more specific and clear.
3. The equipment experience becomes richer and more stimulating
Traditional amusement park equipment provides pleasure through mechanical movement to stimulate the body's senses, but with the integration of various technological elements, the experience and feelings provided by future amusement park equipment will be richer and more stimulating, such as photoelectric colors bring visual stimulation, sound brings auditory stimulation, intelligent interaction brings mental stimulation, etc. The diversified forms of stimulation will further upgrade the players' game experience, thereby satisfying their needs.
For more than a hundred years, the amusement park has been able to grow to its current scale, and it has always been vibrant, which shows the strong vitality and broad prospects of this industry. Investing in and building amusement parks requires the same attitude of keeping pace with the times and striving for excellence as the development of the industry. On the basis of traditional equipment, more open and inclusive technology absorption and equipment innovation should be carried out to find your own unique positioning and development path, which will make the project more economically efficient and socially valuable. Of course, the purchase and design of amusement park equipment is not a simple matter. If you have any questions or need to know during the development process, please feel free to consult and communicate!
