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Top 5 Outdoor Active Play Equipment

We are extremely passionate about children’s participation in regular physical exercise across the country. The significant benefits outdoor play and active brings to each child’s personal development. Our Active Play range is playground equipment designed to promote children’s specific needs. These include cardio exercise, core and upper body strength whilst also developing vital skills such as agility, balance and co-ordination.

To learn more about the best pieces of our active play range and their specific features which are beneficial to a range of ages and abilities, keep reading!

Climbing & Traverse Walls

Coming in first is Climbing and Traverse Walls. An excellent addition to any playground, offering endless opportunities for physical activity. As well as promoting language and social skills. Whether installed as standalone structures or as part of a trim trail of climbing frames, these climbing walls will provide a thrilling challenge for children of all ages.

With their sturdy construction and fun designs, they are sure to be a popular attraction. Promoting active play and encouraging fitness in a dynamic and engaging way.

Top 5 Climbing & Traverse Walls

1. Traversing Post
2. Single Sided Bouldering Wall
3. Bouldering Wall with Visibility Gap
4. Jigs Saw Traverse Wall
5. Pathfinder Traverse Wall

Our tough and durable Climbing and Traverse Walls develop grip strength, gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and overall upper body & core muscle strength. Building find and gross motor skill muscles, essential for improving handwriting and core stability.

Pick Up Sticks

Next up is the Pick-Up Sticks range. This collection is not just a piece of outdoor play equipment, but a gateway to a world of endless possibilities. With its open-ended design, invites children to explore their creativity and think outside the box.

These climbing frames feature timber logs varying in length, interconnected by tactile ropes. Offering quality active play, enjoyment and secure play experiences for children of all ages, making them perfect school playground equipment.

Top 5 Pick Up Sticks

1. Pick Up Sticks 0
2. Pick Up Sticks 1
3. Pick Up Sticks 4
4. Pick Up Sticks 9
5. Pick Up Sticks 3

Pick Up Sticks are an outdoor climbing frame that has a little something for all children. With its variety of configurations, heights and optional extra additions such as a Drop Rope Traverse, Rope Weaver or Single Trapeze Ropes. There truly is a perfect Pick Up Sticks for your playground.

Gym Equipment

Following in third is our brilliant selection of Outdoor Fitness Equipment. Presenting a fantastic opportunity to kickstart a healthy and active lifestyle while making fitness enjoyable and engaging, fostering lasting wellness habits.

Specifically designed to engage Key Stage 1 and 2 children in fun and interactive ways. Each station is designed to enhance their agility, balance, and coordination skills, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

Top 5 pieces of Outdoor Gym Equipment

1. Cardio Combi
2. Elliptical Cross Trainer
3. Seated Leg Press
4. Cross Country Skier
5. Arm & Pedal Bike

With a variety of pieces of outdoor gym equipment to choose from, children can enjoy a fun and well-rounded workout outside.

Safety is a priority for outdoor play. Active play shouldn’t increase the first aid line! Outdoor gym equipment can be used safely by the children during their breaktimes as well as during school PE lessons.

Young Explorer Towers

Coming in fourth is our Young Explorers collection. Designed to elevate excitement and adventure of play whilst building on physical development. The Young Explorer climbing frame provides children with a diverse range of stimulating physical activities such as climbing, sliding, and balancing. As well as providing platform for developing imagination.

Top 5 Young Explorer Towers

1. Marco Polo 900
2. Drake 900
3. Drake 600
4. Cook
5. Mallory

This amazing range is designed with an emphasis on safety and maximising play value. All while incorporating a range of fun physical challenges. These wooden climbing frames are dynamic enough to challenge children of a range of ages and abilities while keeping it fun and engaging. Children will have their adventurous side brought out, all in the safety of the school playground.

Trim Trails

Last but not least is our Trim Trail range. Perfect for promoting agility, balance and co-ordination, as well as improving children’s core and upper body strength. They are specifically designed to enhance physical development as well as communication & language and problem solving.

We have a wide variety of trim trails that are suitable for a range of ages and abilities. Right from our EYFS mini trails all the way up to High Level Trails. There is also the option to choose from individual trail components to create your own trim trail.

Top 5 Trim Trails

1. Essential – Amazon Trim Trail
2. Beta Fitness & Adventure Trail
3. Essential – Agility 15 Trim Trail
4. Essential – Madagascar Trim Trail
5. Kappa Fitness & Adventure Trail

With our selection of trails, installation typically takes 1-2 days, allowing you to enjoy a new trail in your playground in a matter of days! Incorporating fun and adventure into every trim trail, we aim to create a playground experience that is exciting and engaging for children of all ages.

What Next?

If you would like to discuss any projects or have further questions regarding outdoor playground equipment, from climbing frames to water play, feel free to contact us on 01252 515199 or sales@fawns.co.uk.

Alternatively, look through our website and check out our extensive timber playground equipment range!

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