Double Dutch

Make good use of limited space with the Double Dutch play set. This compact structure provides enough fun for preschoolers and toddlers alike. At the foot of the Access Deck, a lone Whistle sits ready to give its sound off. From there, kids can hurry up the steps. At the highest deck, a Column Climber snakes its way up on one side and a Slanted Crate Ladder comes up on another edge. Kids will slide on down the DuoChute Slide again and again from there.

When choosing a playground it is important to consider where the components have come from. Conditioned wood or recycled metal posts are both opportunities to take part in environmental stewardship. Wood was once a staple of playground design, but as time has continued, it has become less common. But, wood and natural materials make for natural learning environments that can be important for children's development. Several teaching methods use nature and natural tools as ways to reach children. On the other hand, the recycled metal used comes from items that would otherwise rust away in dumps. The recycled plastic comes from specifically milk jugs. As Americans, we tend  to drink a large amount of milk every day. This results in millions of used milk contains every year. Even if the play set purchased only uses a few thousand of those milk jugs, its that many more that didn't end up in a landfill. Your playground purchase can be part of the solution that limits waste.

For a slightly larger and more elaborate design, check out the Habitat and the Alcove.