jungle gym

Recess climbing frame

A jungle gym is a climbing structure for children, typically made of metal bars or pipes arranged in a geometric framework.

Found in playgrounds and backyards, it invites kids to climb, hang, and swing: The kids spent an hour on the jungle gym.

The name evokes wild, unstructured play.

playground

slide

Smooth continuous movement

sandbox · climbing frame · playset · fort · treehouse · playhouse · rope bridge · tunnel · balance beam · sandpit

climbing

ladder

Portable climbing frame

heights · grip · scaling · ascend · balance · agility · coordination · navigate · vertical · handholds

exercise

pull-up

Self-hoisting bar exercise

dip · grip strength · core · upper body · calisthenics · bodyweight · strength training · fitness · workout · flexibility

play

laughter

Vocal expression of amusement

chase · frolic · fun · imagination · adventure · pretend · exploration · social · friends · childhood

Categories
Opposites
playground equipment type

jungle gymbench

Shared seating surface

rest area · sitting area · swing set · swings · picnic table

structural complexity

jungle gymchin-up bar

Rod for overhead pulls

balance beam · stepping stones

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G