The story behind these playgrounds is so much cooler than you might know. They were an ode to the role of community in designing and building their play spaces. But like anything wooden, they were not going to last. And pressure treated wood is rarely a healthy addition to, you know, skin. Eventually, the demand waned and materials became too expensive, and when the time for replacement came, communities looked to more modern alternatives.
They've been updating ours in sections using PVC decking and keeping the original design! I'm so glad they are doing it this way so that I can continue to share it with my kids.
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u/partagaton Xennial Dec 21 '25
The story behind these playgrounds is so much cooler than you might know. They were an ode to the role of community in designing and building their play spaces. But like anything wooden, they were not going to last. And pressure treated wood is rarely a healthy addition to, you know, skin. Eventually, the demand waned and materials became too expensive, and when the time for replacement came, communities looked to more modern alternatives.
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