# Mountainous Rubber Playgrounds David Barry's 'Big Foot' is Made Out of Melted Down Tires By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-foot References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/12/28/playground-o-tires/) & [davidbarrydesign](http://www.davidbarrydesign.com/) The Big Foot playground has the potential of ushering in a whole new wave of [eco-friendly play areas for children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-1). Made entirely out of [melted down rubber tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-series), it may not look like your typical playground with [swings and slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birddy), but I guarantee that your kids will still have a lot of fun. Designed by David Barry, the Big Foot playground features various mountains that challenge children in different, imaginative ways. Mysterious and adventurous, I'm sure the whole family would enjoy it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Playgrounds:** The creation of more eco-friendly playgrounds using recycled materials like tires can be a new trend, creating the opportunity for innovators to find new ways of using waste materials and eco-friendliness altogether. - **Innovative Playground Design:** Playground designers have the opportunity to get more creative during the design phase in order to create interesting experiences for children - **Sustainable Toy Materials:** The use of old tires can lead to a new trend of more sustainable toy material options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Playground Manufacturing:** Playground manufacturing companies could pivot towards making eco-friendly playgrounds that cater to more environmentally conscious customers. - **Recycling Industry:** Companies in the recycling industry can look into developing new ways of recycling old tires into materials fit for playground use. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies can explore the use of more eco-friendly and sustainable materials for toys, such as recycled tires. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarit-shani-hay.md) - [Explorative Artwork Playground Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cuddly-playground.md) - [Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-scape.md) - [Bright Playful Sport Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-nike.md) - [Structural Energetic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago-playscape.md) - [Organic Urban Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boulder-park.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Sleek Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doha-modern-playground.md) - [Heritage Sound Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hornscape-playground.md) - [Futuristic Glowing Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joya-1.md)