Author Archives: Soft Play
All Hands On Deck
One day we were thinking about how to make decking more durable, as well as worry and maintenance-free for playground owners. Because that is what we do – think about the quality, safety and durability of playground equipment. We came … Continue reading
Focus On Fun
Have you ever been part of a focus group? It’s too bad that you are probably too old to be a member of a Soft Play focus group. “We do a lot of focus groups with kids – show them … Continue reading
Get Active, Have Fun
Kids just seem to sit around in front of the TV or computer these days, and partially because of that, childhood obesity is on the rise. According to a new survey, “Nearly one-third of children age 10 to 17 in … Continue reading
Fun Play, Safe Play
Twelve years ago Brad Hobday, Soft Play’s Engineering Supervisor, was a development engineer with Frigidaire. He had a young daughter who loved playgrounds, and Brad began to notice they all seemed to be made by Soft Play. “I thought it … Continue reading
A Basketball Arena For The Win!
He shoots for the win and the crowd goes wild! Get a real basketball experience in Soft Play’s new contained Basketball Arena. It’s great for active play in children’s areas that don’t have the space or height for a full-size … Continue reading
Get Rolling
You don’t have to be a lumberjack to do the log roll. A kid’s balance and motion are both put to the test in our Log Roll element. Soft Play has taken a traditional playground standard and adapted it to … Continue reading
Safety Up, Maintenance Costs Down
Our exclusive Dura Frame system reduces the amount of regular maintenance and upkeep costs that a traditional foam padded contained play system may need. A beefy 3.5″ diameter frame and custom cast fittings provide a structurally sound and durably finished … Continue reading
Monkey Bars Taken Up A Notch
Remember the old school monkey bars? We’ve taken them to the next level with our Sky Wheels. Young, growing bodies need good upper body muscle development and this active play element combines traditional hand-over-hand activity with the challenge of spinning. … Continue reading