Playground SafetyByAmber,Bryan,Crystal,Fidencio,&Jazmin

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Sycamore Park

HAGS® Playground

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Height 6 ft. 4 ft.

Exit Height 22 in. 12 in.

Swings

Set 1 Set 2

Height to Axis 9 ft. 9 ft.

Seat to Pole 3 ft. 1 in. 2 ft. 6 in.

Seat to Seat 3 ft. 2 in. 2 ft.

Off the Ground 2 ft. 9 in. 2 ft. 10 in.

Fall Zone 20 ft. 20 ft.

“These swings are too high!”

Violations of ERS“Can you fix this?”4.5” Holes

Winnetka Park Playground

City of Los Angeles West District

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Slides

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Height 3 ft. 4 ½ ft. 6 ft.

Exit Height 8 in. 11 in. 13 in.

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SwingsBaby Swings

Height 32 in.

Adult Swings

Height 32 in.

Violations of the ERSExposed bolts were ahuge downfall of thisPlayground.

Even rusty bolts were a big hit.

Beautiful walkway underneath, wobbly fallabove

Tripping hazards!

Improvements that can be easily made.

Fingers can be easily caught and hurt by exposed metal.

Problem Solution

Encasing any metal contact with a substance such as rubber could prevent injuries

Reseda Park PlaygroundCity of Los Angeles Mid-Valley

District

Swings

Baby Swings

Adult Swings

Swing to swing

24 in. 24 in.

Swing to support

30 in. 30 in.

Swing from ground

18 in. 24 in.

Baby Swings Adult Swings

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Violations of the ERSBolts galore!

Too close proximity to other obstacles