PLAY FAIR EVENT PRODUCT REVIEW
PARK LEISURE – Wild things
W
ith natural play a key buzzword within the play
industry, Park Leisure took the opportunity to intro-
duce its Wild Things range of sculpted natural play
equipment and seven pieces of outdoor fitness equipment.
The mini ski machine, mini cross trainer and mini bike were
launched to encourage cardiovascular play for the under 12s.
Also on show was a new range of BS EN 1176-compliant out-
door gym equipment from The Great Outdoor Gym Company.
This included the brand new recumbent bike and a hand bike,
which complements pieces from the original range – all of
which meet the design standardsof the Inclusive Fitness Initia-
tive. A bespoke adventurous, natural climbing rock feature was
also on show as an alternative to manufactured play towers.
LAPPSET – Mobile Playground
L
appset has become the first play- based on passive 2D bar code gamer
ground equipment supplier to tags which can be attached to the play-
integrate mobile games into its ground equipment. The mobile games
products by showcasing its potential to run on Lappset Mobile Playground (LMP)
attract a wide age-group of children. software, which users can download
The company’s interactive SmartUs to their mobile phones. The software
concept, launched in 2006, is built on in- enables passive gamer tags to be read
formation technology that identifies users remotely within the playground.
on the basis of a gamer card with RFID The first SmartUs games will include
identification technology. SmartUs users sports, memory, mathematics and
also have their own online community. quizes. The mobile application can also
The Lappset Mobile Playground con- be used to develop fitness and exercise
cept promoted alongside SmartUs, is route services that appeal to adults.
NOTTS PLAY - Green Dragon Play
G
reen Dragon Play, developed by surfacing supplier Notts
Sport, featured ground forms and surface markings
that inspire youngsters to spread their wings and take
pleasure in imaginative play. By using the ground as the focus,
changes in the surface form, elevation and markings challenge
children to move through and explore the space in a variety of
ways. This allows for a child’s own interpretation of the area
and to enjoy a range of sensory experiences, including balance,
touch, shape and movement.
A pilot Green Dragon Play system for Brocks Hill Primary
School in Oadby, Leicester, features a VHAF NottsSward syn-
thetic turf carpet with colourful inset patterns and trails, a
traditional hopscotch game and an alphabet lake for children to
play spelling games. Seating and quiet areas are also provided.
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