Triple Hammock

The Triple Hammock is absolutely three times the fun and works very well in a playground with a larger footprint. With three Hammocks suspended off of one robinia post, there is room for everyone to swing, rock and hang out!

Children, teens or adults can play together and socialize, each while rocking in his/her own hammock. Each person can choose how they want to enjoy their Hammock; they may choose to lie down or sit, allowing for a social gathering while still rocking independently.

Play Value

The Triple Hammock has been configured to have three hammocks suspended off one central post. There are options for flexform or net (or a combination of both) to create a defined group hang-out space. Hammocks are configured in a triplet spoke shape at a 120 degree angle from one another.

The Hammocks are hung such that one end is higher than the other, making it more comfortable to read or look up at the sky. Each Hammock has enough distance to allow for safe swinging without fear of bumping another hammock.

Merits

The Triple Hammock truly encourages social play, when friends (often teens) gather together. They are encourage spatial awareness, and develop rhythm, if swinging (pushing) their friend, and the close proximity of each hammock allows for easy discussion and storytelling when lying next to each other.

Swinging on the Triple Hammock helps to support proprioception/vestibular senses and fosters the development of coordination and movement skills in a fun and new way. It also offers a defined space for relaxation and regulation.

Materials

The Triple Hammock is suspended from black locust posts. There are two options for the hammock itself: either a black flexform rubber hammock (with small holes for drainage) or a net hammock. The flexform rubber is held by nylon-wrapped steel core rope. The net option also uses nylon-wrapped steel core rope.

Accessibility

The Triple Hammock is an accessible ground-level play feature when situated on an accessible path or surfacing.

COLOUR OPTIONS

stain (posts) rope and/or net colour