Playworld Introduces PlayHills Collection of Adaptable Climbing ‘Trails’
July 24 2024 - 10:05AM
Playworld®, a leading commercial playground equipment manufacturer,
today announced the introduction of PlayHills™, an innovative take
on traditional hill play that dares kids to conquer new climbs and
sharpen their senses. The collection, which includes five distinct
hill components, is a high-capacity, standalone modular system that
also enhances existing Playworld structures.
“Adventurous children are drawn to the challenge of climbing and
descending hills, which provided perfect inspiration for the
creation of our PlayHills collection,” said David Sheedy, vice
president of global sales for Playworld. “With unique climbing
features accompanied by technologically advanced and visually
vibrant turf, each PlayHills component is widely adaptable and
versatile. We cannot wait to see today’s young climbers begin their
ascent.”
The PlayHills collection is a perfect addition to any commercial
playground, though it stands out as a way to bring hill play into
urban areas that only offer flat terrain. The collection is
comprised of five climbing trails that challenge kids in different
ways:
Alpine Trail Designed to challenge strength and
coordination, Alpine Trail presents kids with three different
climbing paths to conquer: ropes, handholds, and molded rubber
tri-mounds. Climbing ropes are also located beneath the hill,
allowing children to climb and socialize at the ground level.
Agility Trail Featuring a wide, grid-patterned
net, Agility Trail helps kids develop their coordination, strength,
and creativity as they navigate their way to the top of this hill.
Climbing ropes are also located beneath the hill, providing
ground-level climbing and social opportunities.
Rail Trail The three steel rails of Rail Trail
support young adventurers as they climb, developing their strength
and coordination as well as their vestibular system. Climbing ropes
are also located beneath the hill to provide ground-level climbing
and social play.
Ridge Trail Kids can climb to the top of Ridge
Trail using angular grips or colorful tri-mounds, developing their
strength and coordination along the way. Climbing opportunities are
also available at the ground-level, as the underside of the hill
features the same angular grips located on the surface.
Tempo Trail The challenge of climbing meets the
fun of sensory activities with Tempo Trail. Hand and footholds are
located across the hill along with sensory drums and an auditory
sphere. Beneath the hill, an auditory sphere and flextread hammock
provide additional opportunities for social and sensory play at the
ground level.
PlayHills works as a standalone system by attaching seamlessly
to Playworld’s new Duo Hub or Tri Hub components, each of which
offers kids the opportunity to climb and socialize with friends on
the top and at the ground level. Duo Hub and Tri Hub are compatible
with Playworld’s 8’ (2,44m), extra-wide, distinctive slide, the
Mighty Descent. PlayHills can also be connected to Playworld’s
Challengers®, Playmakers®, and RopeScapes™ playground layouts to
create a fun-filled landmark in any community.
The synthetic turf on PlayHills is exclusively rated for
playground surfaces. It is also antimicrobial and antistatic, a key
play protection element as static can cause serious problems for
children with hearing aids and other electronic devices.
“As with all our products, PlayHills offers the perfect mix of
daring and safety, which our entire Playworld team understands is
crucial to child development,” said Sheedy. “Innovation infused
with those two elements is our forever focus.”
For more information on PlayHills, visit
Playworld.com/PlayHills.
About Playworld®Playworld
exists to unite communities through innovative and authentic play,
creating equal play opportunities for all. A division of
PlayPower®, Inc., Playworld dedicates itself to craftsmanship,
innovation and inclusive design, instilling optimism that unites
communities on common ground - the playground. To learn more, visit
Playworld.com.
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Media Contact:
Jennifer Leckstrom
RoseComm for Playworld
jleckstrom@rosecomm.com
215-681-0770