LANDSCAPE 2015

People, places, and play.Playworld is committed to engaging landscape architects in play

design. From product concept design and play testing to site design and CEU events, landscape architects play a critical role in what we do—and it shows.

Our holistic product line excels at meeting project challenges and creating play experiences that engage people (not just kids) and complement the environment. Get in touch, get involved, and learn more about how we’re teaming with landscape architects around the world to create inviting, dynamic spaces where people and nature connect.

Together, we can keep unstructured play alive and well: by building spaces that cultivate play. Sustaining it for generations. And sharing what makes great play—and why it matters.

Cedar Creek Park, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Playworld representative: George Ely Associates, Inc.

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Play SculptureFor years, post–and–platform designs have dominated the

playground landscape. This play functionally linked approach has its merits, but we believe play can do more. At its best, play engages on several levels; the same goes for public art. So we’ve merged the two.

Less literal, sculpted play forms blend with a range of environments and architectural styles. They invite imaginative, open–ended play experiences. The traditional slide says: Line up here and take your turn. Play sculpture asks, What do you think?

In our play testing, we see the great potential of play sculpture. It gets people thinking, talking, sharing ideas. And engaging with outdoor spaces in new, meaningful ways.

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Play Sculpture prototype in our design lab courtyard. Codename: Traverse*

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Brentwood ParkWashington, D. C.Challenge: This playground was in challenging shape, two different ways. First, it was outdated. Second, it was 30’ x 223’ (9,14m x 67,97m). The city wanted updated play options for a wide range of ages—and they needed to fit the unique space.Solution: With systems including the PlayWeb® climber for kids and NEOS® electronic challenge game for all ages, we created a multi–generational playground with great play value and effective play flow. Playworld representative: All Recreation

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Play unites us all.Our new Unity™ collection draws from the past to propel play design forward.

Kids today are growing up in a much different environment, with different options, needs, and expectations. So, while the iconic “old school” play structures still work, we’re re–imagining them in new ways to enhance engagement and create new opportunities for more kids to connect.

We opened up options—with less linear play flow that encourages children to form their own play patterns and storylines. Open flow also means simultaneous play for more kids.

The modern forms and enhanced challenges are designed to invite kids back to the playground. They offer new concepts and challenges to discover—even for tweens and teens.

That’s the essence of Unity, and the essence of our commitment: to go beyond simply making play equipment to create lasting play experiences. Because quality play forms real–world connections that digital devices can never provide.

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Kidsburg Park, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 7

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Unity™ CollectionThese reinvented playground favorites combine familiar forms with innovative updates. Designed to attract attention, spark imagination, and inspire interaction. Classic and new, familiar and fresh, challenging and fun—you’ll love how Unity brings it all together.

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Dome* Ages 5–12

The inviting rings let kids play in, on and

around the dome, creating games and

challenging one another. Optional Sensory

Connections (shown) let kids explore their

musical abilities.

ZZXX0366 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500

Sensory Connections Ages 5–12

ZZXX0367 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000

Canopy Ages 5–12

With interlocking circles and subtle contours, our

new canopy provides endless climbing options

and challenges for multiple climbers. Climbing

cleats on support posts offer an extra boost.

Modular options to create unique structures.

Large (shown) ZZXX0187 . . . . . . . . . $6,000Small ZZXX0188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500Add on to the large Canopy or create a unique

path with these connectable structures.

Request the 2015 Buyer’s Guide for full product listing & specifications.8

Slide Climber Ages 5–12

The Unity Slide Climber welcomes lots of kids

and lots of fun. With two slides and a contoured

climbing wall, this slide gets kids playing instead

of waiting in line.

ZZXX0346 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,000

Steppers Ages 2–12

These rugged, playful steppers offer traction

and just a bit of give—perfect for use as

stepping stones, step-ups, or seats.

Large ZZUN7138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $995Medium ZZUN7137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $695Small ZZUN7136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $395

Rushmore™* Ages 5–12

The only climbing hill structure of its kind, this

mini-mountain sparks imagination, teamwork,

and action. Kids can run up the textured flex

tread slopes, and run, or roll down. Sling seats

in the “cave” below provide a place to relax.

ZZXX0183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000

Teeter Tunnel™* Ages 5–12

Much more than a teeter-totter for two, this

fresh take on the traditional seesaw gives kids

what they want—more ways to get involved

and play with the simple, yet fascinating

physics of balance.

ZZXX0182 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,900

*Patent Pending TERMS OF SALE: Prices are subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise stated in writing, all prices are F.O.B. Lewisburg, PA, USA, and shall be exclusive of transportation, insurance, taxes, license fees, customs fees, duties, premiums, fees and other changes. Playworld® continually improves play equipment to better serve our customers and therefore reserves the right to change the design specifications without notice. 9

Marnevic Memorial Park Fox Creek Park, Alberta, CanadaChallenge: The founder of Marnevic Construction, Bill DeCiccio, was known for his love of family, kids, and community. In Bill’s honor, the family and the company wanted to build a one–of–a–kind playground.Solution: A custom, construction–themed playspace—action–packed with Rushmore climbing structure, Cruise Line™ ride, Revo spinner, Drop Zone Tower™, and EZ Digger backhoes—for aspiring young excavators.Playworld representative: The Playground Guys

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Play Space Design GuideThe fundamentals of excellent play design.Budget. Space available. Fall zones and surface requirements. In playground planning, the practical considerations drive a lot of decisions, often taking up all of your time and attention. Playworld play designers are acutely experienced at meeting those practical requirements. But our specialized training in underlying play principles makes all the difference—between a good playground and an excellent playspace.

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Summit Climber

Ozarks ZZXX0463

Unity™ Dome ZZXX0366 Home Dome ZZXX0365

Primary Play Flow

Secondary Play Flow

Play Connectivity

Movement & Play FlowIt’s helpful to think about play equipment as

furniture. You can design a living room by fitting furniture into a space and a budget. But if you stop there, there are lots of bad ways to design the room. Obviously, you must consider how humans interact—with each piece, and the room as a whole.

Building successful playspaces requires the same perspective: thinking about how people move through the playground, where they’ll gather, and

how they’ll experience the space overall. Strategic play flow design can help eliminate “dead zones”—play areas that end up out of the way, overlooked and underutilized.

Understanding entry and exit points, play trajectories and resting areas, helps to maximize play value—not by controlling movement, but by facilitating awareness, access and engagement with the entire playspace.

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Quality of space and spatial divisions also make a big difference in play value. Some spaces—boulders, soft rocks, perch points—have a resting, gathering, socializing quality. Other spaces have a kinetic quality: a slide, for instance, propels kids in a specific direction. By thinking about how these spaces align and complement each other, you can organize spaces for optimal user experience.

Spatial divisions also help organize and make sense of playspace layout. For instance, a contoured structure may have an “open” side that draws people in, with the other side “closing off” another area. This type of spatial division helps to define areas for full play flow, and spaces for resting, viewing, and observing.

Spatial division also involves using elements to transition from one playspace to another. Stepping stones, buttons and overhead climbing structures can act as transition elements, integrating different areas into a unified play space.

Spinami ZZXX0151 Cozy Cocoon™

Revolve ZZXX0483

Sidewinder Cycle

ZZXX0583 Bounce Button

ZZUN7090

Space Quality & Spacial Division

2–5 Year Old Area

Play Center

5–12 Year Old Area

Play Rooms

Primary Gathering Spot

Secondary Gathering Spot

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Family Furnishings

Backless Bench

ZZXX1625

Family Furnishings

Small Curved Bench

ZZXX1283

Family Furnishings

Large Curved Bench

ZZXX1281

Essentials

Picnic Table

ZZXX1405

Visual & Social CommunicationMany of the benefits of play involve cognitive,

emotional and social skills development. So it’s important to consider sight lines in your design. Not simply for the practical purposes of child supervision, important as they are. But also to allow children to see and be seen as they play. It’s how ideas are shared and developed, how games are invented, and how social bonds are formed.

Considering lines of communication will help you situate resting areas, gathering spaces and perch points strategically to promote eye contact, idea transfer and social interaction—creating great play experiences for kids and caregivers alike.

Supervision

Inviting from Outside of Playspace

Visual/Social Connectivity

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Craig Ranch Regional ParkNorth Las Vegas, NevadaChallenge: The city of Las Vegas transformed a former golf course into an expansive, 170–acre park. Planners wanted innovative, nature–themed features to attract families, plus shade for their desert setting.Solution: A field of Playworld LolliTop™ Roofs on curved Challengers® posts creates a vibrant giant flower bed where kids can explore, escape the sun, and discover play options under the whimsical canopy.Playworld representative: Big T Recreation

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Inclusive Play Design EducationWe’ve literally written the book on inclusive play...

...but we know that you may not have the time to read it cover to cover. So we’ve created an online course “Inclusive Play: Designing Outdoor Environments for Everyone” which will also earn you 1 hour of LU/HSW. Playworld is a registered provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES) and credits earned will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members.

The Inclusive Play Design Guide™ was developed by a work group of industry professionals who represented child development, inclusive advocacy, landscape architecture and playground industry expertise, but above all, most were parents of a child with a disability.

In the course, you will learn the differences between “accessible” and “inclusive”, identify applicable laws and regulations, and see how playground design is about more than just compliance. Most importantly, you will learn why layout is the biggest single factor between only typically–developing children playing and everyone playing.

By learning about the key principles of inclusive playground design, you’ll be able to begin implementing small changes in your designs that are sure to have a big impact on the people who will be able to enjoy the playground.

Playworld is a registered provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education

Systems (AIA/CES) and credits earned will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members.

PlayworldSystems.com/Inclusive

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Guests earn CEU credits while learning about sustainability in manufacturing.20

Taking Play Personally40+ years, 3 generations

I have fond memories of play: coming home from school, putting on old jeans, and taking off on my bike to discover new adventures. I’ve never outgrown the thrill and awe of what play can do – how it can transform, energize and inspire.

The benefits last a lifetime. The research only affirms our personal commitment to creating great play: a commitment shared by three generations of my family, and all of us at Playworld, from our designers and fabricators in Pennsylvania throughout our global distributor network.

That’s the Playworld difference. Unlike investment driven companies, we’re family owned and operated. It gives us the freedom to determine our own priorities. And they’re simple: create meaningful unstructured play opportunities for today’s children. And design, manufacture and build systems we’re proud to stake our reputation on.

We’re not just making playground equipment. We’re enhancing the childhood play experience. We’re in the confidence–building, friendship–making, health–promoting, community–strengthening business.

Thanks for your interest in Playworld, and for all you do to promote play!

Playfully,

Matthew M. Miller CEO / Husband / Father / SonPlayworld Systems, Inc.

We extend an open invitation: come visit us. Tour our plant and talk to our designers. You can earn CEU credits while collaborating with us on the future of play.

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