Every community deserves an outdoor space that that empowers visitors to engage in play and recreation. Inclusive playgrounds create an environment where every parkgoer can thrive, participating in ways that highlight their unique strengths.
Fortunately, inclusive playground equipment doesn’t have to break the bank. Read on to learn more about our inclusive equipment offerings and how you can bring these enriching play experiences to your community.
Inclusive Swings
Swings are an excellent and cost-effective addition to make your playground more inclusive. Swinging offers vestibular stimulation, creating a calming sensory experience that benefits children of all abilities.
Our patented Expression Swing utilizes a face-to-face design to encourage attunement, or emotional bonding, between two loved ones during play. Our range of Expression Swings features various seat options, including an adaptive seat with a high back for children who need extra postural support.
Sensory Play
Sensory activities are an excellent way to engage children of all abilities in play. These activities help children emotionally decompress and prevent sensory overload.
The Sensory Wave Climber Arch is the industry's first playground climber designed to create climbing opportunities for children of all abilities while enhancing sensory development. It features molded-in grips for added traction and sensory input, along with wheelchair transfers at both ends for easy accessibility.
Similarly to the Expression Swing, the RoxAll See Saw integrates seats with a higher back to create a more comfortable experience for children of all abilities. This see saw offers a smooth rocking motion, providing soothing vestibular stimulation for riders.
Assisted Communication
Support individuals who use alternate methods of communication with the Communication Panel. Developed in collaboration with BoardMaker, the leader in visual communication tools, this panel empowers visitors to identify desired areas or activities and express their feelings to peers.
It's a simple, cost-effective way to ensure every parkgoer feels a sense of belonging.
Inclusive Merry-Go-Rounds
The Inclusive Whirl is a piece of wheelchair accessible inclusive playground equipment that enables children who use mobility devices to easily access and enjoy the play experience without needing to transfer. Its surface exceeds ADA requirements for turn-around space, allowing children with and without mobility devices to play together simultaneously.
Inclusive Spinning Activities
The Sensory Spinning Seat is one of our most affordable and versatile inclusive activities, complementing any playful space. Its design includes a high back seat, handles, and a front pommel to help children maintain a neutral body position while spinning.
Leading in Inclusive Design
If you have a larger budget and want to install all inclusive playground equipment, consider the GT Wave and GT Splash.
The GT Wave is the industry's first net climber with a transfer platform connected to an accessible route leading to a six-foot zip slide. Its more affordable and compact counterpart, the GT Splash, also offers a wide range of play adventures and promotes physical, social-emotional, and cognitive skill development.
Those looking for an eye-catching addition to their playground will love the Aventus Tower. This tower's modular design, including accessible climbers and wheelchair transfer points, creates a unique and inviting play experience - earning it the title of the industry's first accessible playground tower!
The Importance of Inclusive Playground Equipment
Freestanding inclusive playground equipment is an excellent way to make any park more welcoming on a budget. These installations typically leave a smaller footprint, requiring less space and reducing costs for surfacing.
Inclusive play opportunities can be transformative for children who are often not given the opportunity to participate equally with their peers. Providing equipment that allows children with disabilities to thrive can significantly boost their confidence and promote an inclusive mindset throughout the community.
Ready to transform your outdoor space into a more inclusive environment? Contact a GameTime representative today to start the conversation on how inclusion can benefit your community.
