Log Pile 6.1

With 2 logs flat to the ground and 4 logs angled to varying heights, Log Pile 6.1 offers play for children of all ages and abilities, with graduated challenge from easy to more difficult. The elevated net has more movement - perhaps testing a child to climb from one log to the other across a floor of flaming lava. Imaginative play opportunities are open ended in this large structure that can stand alone, or connect to additional playground elements.

Play Value

Log Piles give children open ended play opportunities. Some children may begin by climbing on the logs and laying on their back or front - finding a sense of balance while stretched along the trunk. Others may feel more comfortable crawling, sitting or climbing over the logs, moving toward the ultimate challenge of walking along the tops and stepping from trunk to trunk.

Children can play alone or with others, the large logs have ample space for many children to play at once. They are low to the ground and therefore lower risk, but their angles and surface give children the ability to develop depth perception and body awareness.

Merits

Log Piles offer an organic climbing experience that mimics climbing on fallen trees found on a forest floor. They can be used in combination with other pieces - like rope challenge elements, log jams, and post and rope - to create natural play circuits. These are great environments to introduce higher challenge play opportunities to younger children.

Materials

Log piles are made with White Oak. They are processed and sanded by hand. Logs range from approximately 6 to 10 feet (2 to 3m) in length. The natural wood texture is a pleasant sensory experience. As a poor conductor of heat, the wood never feels too hot or too cold to bare skin. All nets are nylon-coated steel core with aluminum connectors at rope intersections.

Accessibility

When located on an accessible route, log piles are accessible for all ages and abilities. They are entirely non-prescriptive so children will find their own ways to interact with the logs. Children with different abilities may work to gain balance and motor skills moving around the logs and over them. Climbing holds can help by giving children a place to pull themselves up.

COLOUR OPTIONS

• climbing holds (required)
• ropes (required)