ball pond

Plastic sphere pool

A ball pond is a shallow enclosure filled with small plastic balls, typically found at children's play areas and fast-food restaurants.

Children jump in and wade through the colorful balls.

Also called a ball pit.

The kids spent an hour in the ball pond.

Related

indoor playground · mats · climbing wall · trampoline · swing set · inflatable castle · amusement park · enclosure · jungle gym · slide · social interaction · play date · birthday party · sensory play · imaginative play · seesaw · monkey bars · merry-go-round

Opposites
type of water/play feature

ball pondswimming pool

Basin for aquatic recreation

paddling pool · wading pool · deep pool · water park · splash pad

formality/structure of play environment

ball pondsports field

Designated athletic playing area

playground equipment · sandbox

Family

ball, pond, balls, ponds, balled, balling, football, baseball, snowball

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G