A good balance of work and play is necessary to keep the body and the mind active, which is why there seems to be a need for designers and architects to create peculiar playground innovations. These fun places filled with swings, seesaws, slides and sandboxes are no longer only targeted to kids, but they also target adults of all ages. Grown ups also seem to enjoy remembering those childhood days when laughs and games were more important than work and tight schedules.
As a result, there is a higher tendency to develop pieces inspired by playgrounds. There are fun art installations made to entertain audiences and make people break adult boundaries, as well as actual buildings that incorporate elements from these kids' spaces to make them more interactive and fun.
These peculiar playground innovations show how most people are only big versions of kids who still enjoy an afternoon of laughs and games.
65 Peculiar Playground Innovations
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Edgy Playground Pin-Ups
Bruno Maric Captures Subcultural Beauty With Black-and-White Shots
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Cube-Shaped Architecture
Taipei Performing Arts Center is a Building for Blockheads
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Work Space Playgrounds
Google Office in Zurich
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Psychedelic Playgrounds
'Fotos Carnavalescas Surrealistas' by Vanessa Bumbeers
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Playground Buildings
The Technische Universitat Slides are a Great Alternative to Stairs
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Manmusement Parks
The Maennerspielplatz is Like Disneyland for Dudes
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Kitchen Appliance Stilettos
The Kobi Levi Coffee Pot Shoes are Sizzling Hot
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Intelligent Playgrounds to Fight Obesity
The i-Play
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Psychedelic Art Playgrounds
Jessica Stockholder Turns Madison Square Park Into a Child's Fantasy
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Billboard Playgrounds
The Mesarchitecture 'Double Happiness' Reinterprets Our Desires
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Airplane Playgrounds
Evergreen Aviation Museum Wings and Waves Water Park from Recycled 747
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Starry Jungle Gyms
The Playground by Sungkuk Park Glows Day or Night
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Playground Slide Escalators
My Volkswagen's 'The Slide' Makes Commuting a Fun Ride
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Adult Playground Installations
Thomas Heatherwick puts his 'Spun' Chair to Artistic Use
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Treetop Playgrounds
The Camp Twin Lakes Treehouse Educates Children About Sustainability
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Playgrounds from Hell
Slavic Nightmare Park Has Demonic Play Equipment
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Playground Bookstores
Kid's Republic in Beijing Offers a Fun Way to Learn
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Playground for Pensioners
OAP Swingers
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Adult Playgrounds
The Big Kidz Playground
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Playground-Inspired Architecture
Salzburg's Lanserhofwiese is Colorfully Playful
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String-Inspired Playground Equipment
Elementary School Features Continuous Steel 'Thread'
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Luxurious Floating Playgrounds
Satisfy Your Guilty Pleasures on the 'Floating Pleasure Islands'
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Rainbow Rope Playgrounds
Skill Forest Climbing Net Makes the Hakone Pavillion a Magical Place
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Sci-Fi Playgrounds
DesignWorks' Nexus Core System is for Gen X Kids
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Waterfront Playgrounds
The Brewery Site in Copenhagen Will Have Fun For Young and Old
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Versatile Mini Playgrounds
The Bugge Lets Your Child Play Without Sharp Edges
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Playground-Inspired Installations
Carsten Höller Places a Three-Story Slide in the NYC New Mu
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Tropical Tire Swings
Recycled Creations' Designs Include Bird Planters & Playground Equipment
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Swirling Sculptured Playgrounds
Caracool Slides Children to Spiraling Wonderland
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Giant Playground Interiors
A Forty Foot Slide Inside Shanghai's Lavish Changi Airport
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Provocative Playgrounds
Richard Jackson's 'The Little Girl's Room' Exhibit Raises Eyebrows in LA
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Playground Tables
Studio Klass' Eat Table is a Slide/Table Hybrid for Toddlers
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Playground Dining Furniture
The Swing Table by Duffy London Brings Fun to Food Time
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Pink African Playgrounds
Marrakech's Assoufid Resort Opens Within Sight of the Atlas Mountains
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Impromptu Playgrounds
San Franciso Pranksters Install Swings on BART Trains
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Playful Kitchen Appliances
Whip up a Slice of See Saw Toast in this Revolutionary Cooker
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Creative Workout Desserts
The Prius Playground Rewards Physical Activity with Sno-Cones
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Enormous Elephant Playgrounds
Phill by Nuca Studio Entertains Kids While Parents Enjoy Dinner
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Infant Sensory Playgrounds
The MAXI-ooh! is an Innovative Learning Area for Babies
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Urban Dino Playgrounds
'Dinosaurs Unleashed' Exhibit Causes a Roar in London
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Green Jungle Gyms
The Nature Energy Park Teaches Children About Renewable Energy
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Mountainous Rubber Playgrounds
David Barry's 'Big Foot' is Made Out of Melted Down Tires
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Teamwork Rec Accessories
No Picnic Alma Social Swings Join Several Forces
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Ballooning Car Bodies
The Humanix iSAVE-SC1 is Made Out of Inflated Tent Fabric
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Tree Shaping
Plantware Playgrounds Made of Trees
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Competitive Playground Pastimes
The Arch Rival Game Encourages Safe Sport
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Tween Fitness Playgrounds
Playnetix Tumbler by Clifford Couvillon Promotes Playful Health
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Nature-Inspired Playground Equipment
The Leaf Swing
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Recycled Recreational Parks
Basurama's ‘Ghost Train' Park Was an Old Elect
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Super Tunnel Slides
Serge Spitzer Creates the Ultimate Tube Playground
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Communal Recreational Structures
Van Rooijen Architects' Playground Building is Bright & Colorful
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Vibrant Public Playgrounds
The FriendsWithYou Rainbow City Brightens the Town With Cheerful Color
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Impromptu Playgrounds
These Pop-up Parks are Beautifying New York One Block at a Time
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Spiral Playgrounds
The 'Helix Spire' by Erich Remash Architects is for Grown-up Kids
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Wide Whipping Weapons
The Slingshots by Christopher Jarratt Should Stay Out of Playgrounds
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Storybook Swing Sets
The Fugle Swing by Christina Fesmire Rereads the Recrational Form
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Playground-Inspired Rugs
The Hopscotch Rug by A/R Studio is Kid Approved
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Social Media Playground Games
Nike+ GPS iPhone App Lets You Play Tag With Other Runners
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Childish Seating
The Croquet Stool by Wis Design Resembles Kids' Building Blocks
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Hybrid Children's Furniture
The Casaurus by Koichiro Hoshino is Multifunctional
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See-Saw Loungers
The Double Rocker
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Playground-Inspired Seating
The Swing Bench Lets Adults Play Like Children Again
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Wooden Waffle Playgrounds
The Modern Teak Swing by 'Design Within Reach'
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Swashbuckling Playgrounds
The Pirate Ship Playhouse Offers Luxury Area for Boundless Imaginations
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Shapely Shadow Playgrounds
'Shadow Play' Inspires Imagination and Learning in Children
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Sun-Hindering Hammocks
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Freaky Fairytale Imagery
Artist Lamar Peterson Puts a Dark Twist on Colorful Cartoons
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Pink Tentacle Captures Unique Fixtures in Japan Cities
Passionately Undead Portraits
The Jeff Hahn 'Dead Heaven' Photo Series Resurrects Dark Fashion
Stylish Toddler Couture
The Babylady Inc. Spring 2011 Collection Features High-End Looks
Nuclear Kids' Forts
Playhouse by Dietrich Wegner Reworks War Imagery
Playground Buildings
The Technische Universitat Slides are a Great Alternative to Stairs
Soap Bubble Buildings
The Emergent Busan Opera House Plays with Space and Transparency
Worn-Down Women's Shoots
The Karen Elson August 2011 W Magazine Editorial Tells a Familiar Tale
Overlapping Circular Seating
Koppla Modular Platforms Create Practical Urban Landscapes
Bearded Botas Kicks
TOMS Movember Shoe Helps Change the Face of Men's Health
Pop Culture Parody Portraits
Enkel Dika's Work Merges Abstract Art & Hollywood References
Psychedelic Art Playgrounds
Jessica Stockholder Turns Madison Square Park Into a Child's Fantasy
Mechanical Art Installations
Dan Grayber Has a Unique Take on Mechanized Objects
Criminal-Catching Supercars
The Nissa GT-R Police Car is Built for High Speed Pursuits
Beautiful Butch Buildings
The Clyfford Still Museum is a Simple Yet Imposing Structure
Starry Jungle Gyms
The Playground by Sungkuk Park Glows Day or Night
Ramp-Walled Residences
A-Cero's 1001 Nights House Looks Like a Modern Day Fortress
Tragic Pop Portrayals
The Stefan Da Costa Gomez Paintings are Nostalgic
Transparent Top Autos
The Daihatsu Concept Car is a Family's Convertible
Emotionally Interactive Habitats
Guto Requena Tells Sentimental Stories Through Structures
Funky Frugivorous Platforms
The Jeffrey Campbell Fruit Slice Heel is So Delicious You Could Eat It
Flexible Arctice Exploration Autos
The Polar Utility Vehicle is Designed to Transport Snowmobiles
Smokin Rocker Chick Spreads
The Complot AW11 Campaign Promotes Fashion Freedom
Designer Kiddie Playhomes
The SmartPlayhouse Offers Personal and Stylish Spaces for Children
Eclectic Contemporary Architecture
This Collaborative Innovation Center Fosters Creativity Within
Insect-Legged Structures
The TVN Tennis Park Clubhouse is Impressive and Imposing
Playground Bookstores
Kid's Republic in Beijing Offers a Fun Way to Learn
Abstract Beveled Architecture
The Jewel Box Resembles the Gems it is Home To
Dream Playhouses
This Robert Potokar Treehouse is Every Kid's Dream
Hot Pink Retail Shops
The Paagman Bookstore in the Hague Has a Dazzling Design
Vertical Public Parks
Billboard Park Uses a Honeycomb Design to Build Up Instead of Out
Educational Kid Furniture
The Richard Lampert Children 2011 Collection Stimulates Young Minds
Luxurious Floating Playgrounds
Satisfy Your Guilty Pleasures on the 'Floating Pleasure Islands'
Combinable Concept Cars
The Gemini Concept Car Instantly Goes from Coupe to Sedan
Scenic Panoramic Pavilions
The Norwegian Wild Reindeer Center is a Fun-Filled Site
Interactive Fountains
The Tropism Well Senses Your Presence, Offers Water
Minimalist Bread Browners
Bruno Fosi's Nespresso Toaster Looks Like a Picnic Basket
Rainbow Rope Playgrounds
Skill Forest Climbing Net Makes the Hakone Pavillion a Magical Place
Crawling Spherical Subcompacts
Crab Concept Car Has the Agility for Urban and Off-Road Journeys
Creative Crate Designs
Naihan Li Has Stored an Entire Living Room into Boxes
Deranged Abstract Art
Summer Wheat Makes Art Out of Disfigured Faces
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Pyschotic Practice Targets
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The LIVESTRONG Free Xilla Shoes Deliver Comfort & High Performance
Elevated Eco Parks (UPDATE)
The Diller Scofidio & Renfro 'High Line' Brings Country into the City
Bacon Breakfast Clocks
The Bakon Alram Clock Wakes You Up to a Smokey Scent
Gritty Graphic Illustrations
Jean-Claude Claeys Combines Pulpy Dramas with Fine Art
Floating Furniture Art
Kyung Woo Han Will Twist Your Perspectives in this Surprising Installation
Cheerful Childless Marketing
The Tulipan Condoms Puppies Campaign Respects Waiting
Outdoor Utensil Hooks
Hang Tools in the Wilderness with the Montie Gear Tree Hook
Pink African Playgrounds
Marrakech's Assoufid Resort Opens Within Sight of the Atlas Mountains
Disco-Like Architecture
The Energy Cube Structure Features a High-Powered Solar Facade
Psychedelic Art Installations
Rose Skinner's Pieces are Trippy and Vibrant
Immense Magnum Installations
Guns by David Cerny Shows the Needlessness of Violence
Creepy Climbing Installations
Flossis by Rosalie is Crawling Over the Roggendorf
Chromed Four-Slice Toasters
The Dualit Vario Toaster Does More Than Just Make Crunchy Bread
Moveable Security Sanctuaries
The Mobile Police Station is a Brilliant and Stunning Design
Crafty Art Installations
The Aram Gallery in London Shows Designs From Three Artists
Infant Sensory Playgrounds
The MAXI-ooh! is an Innovative Learning Area for Babies
Gamer Breakfast Boxes
XToaster360 Console Does Not Really Make Toast
Green Jungle Gyms
The Nature Energy Park Teaches Children About Renewable Energy
Mountainous Rubber Playgrounds
David Barry's 'Big Foot' is Made Out of Melted Down Tires
Urban Jungle Cities
Singapore's Gardens by the Bay Project Increases Greenery and Biodiversity
Psychedelic Kiddie Schools
The 'Els Colors Kindergarten' in Spain Juxtaposes Cool Colors
Coiling Cone Architecture
The Spiral Garden Museum is a Cultural Creation Fit for Kids
Tactile Wall Coverings
The Graham & Brown Wallpaper is for Both the Eyes and the Hands
Explosive Art Installations
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Autonomous Automotives
Sleep in the Back Seat While the Google Autonomous Car Takes the Wheel
Teamwork Rec Accessories
No Picnic Alma Social Swings Join Several Forces
Snap-On Kitchen Appliances
The Modular Toaster Comes with Additional Attachments for All Members
Machete Slingshots
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Futuristic Pod Cars
The Volkswagen NILS Combines Style and Safety into One Compact Package
Brick Art Installations
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Giant Seatlike Structures
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Swearing Storybooks
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The Suitcase Picnic Table is Perfect for a Day in the Park
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