Abstract: A horizontal platform having four or more sides and an exterior vertical sliding pole provides a safe and stimulating challenge to children in a complex recreational structure. The vertical pole is adjacent and spaced from the platform and extends above the platform to offer a means of sliding from the platform. The vertical pole is attached to an arch which extends between and rises above two corner posts which support the platform. A user is allowed access to the platform by one or more ladders integrally built into the structure. An additional slide or arch climber may form part of the structure extending outwardly from the platform at a side opposite the arch. The interrelated complexity and diversity of the structure offer challenge and stimulation to children.

Abstract: A steel cable is stretched overhead between a starting platform and a terminal tower and equipped with a passenger pulley having a handle from which a child can hang while rolling along the cable. Only difficultly negotiable ladder means e.g., a chain or tire ladder, are provided for climbing to the starting platform to limit access to the starting platform to children having motor skills that are sufficiently developed to ensure safe use of the cable slide. An impact cushion may be mounted upon the terminal tower below the cable. Auxiliary recreational facilities are provided in the same structures to entertain children awaiting their turns and those who are interested observers.

Abstract: Side walls of spaced horizontal rails inclined inwardly to a horizontal platform provide a safe climbing challenge to children on a complex recreation structure. A vertical pole in the center of an opening in the platform offers the thrill of sliding down into the interior of the structure. An open doorway provides access to the interior. The interrelated complexity of the structure offers challenge and stimulation to the children. The side walls include spaced horizontal rails each of which rests upon and extends beyond a rail of adjoining sides. A horizontal user's platform is positioned at the uppermost limit of the walls spanning an area defined by the tops of the walls. The pole is unsupported by the platform and the walls.