Friarwood Valley Gardens, Pontefract

Orchard – Rope Walk: This rope walk challenges children’s balance and strength

Stepping Pods: Stepping Pods have a rubber moulded top and can be installed at varying heights in numbers for children to hop from one to another. They’re great for developing balance and the skill of judging distances.

Orchard – Jungle Bridge: A fun and challenging bridge which requires balance.

Orchard – Inclined Balance Beam: This piece of equipment challenges children to improve their balance and coordination.

Orchard – Timber Tangle Unit: A timber tangle of inclined beams and ropes that requires  balance, agility and full concentration to move across quickly. The three single ropes create a small tightrope section and the bottom  net can become a social seating area to take a rest.

Orchard – 1.8m high swing with 2 x Pod seats: All Sutcliffe Play’s wooden swing sets have a unique aluminium shoe that protects the base of the post once in the ground, with ventilation holes to keep the post dry.

This swing features the Pod seat, which ‘hugs’ the child (like peas in a pod) and uses their body weight to pull it around them. It is very easy to get in and out of. Significantly lighter than other cradle seats, any impact with a child will be less severe. When swinging, the leading edge is flexible and has excellent absorbing properties.

Talktubes: Position these at either end of the play area and children will even be able to hear each other whispering. With a maximum distance of 20m apart, the underground tube is flexible so it can go round corners.

Orchard – Twin Peaks unit: Two low platforms connected by a rope bridge have wooden posts that create a mountainous feel.  Both platforms have a selection of ways to climb or descend. Music pipes are fitted to one of the platforms for added play value.

Orchard – Balance Walk: Great for younger children, this piece of play equipment is lower to the ground and helps develop balance and coordination.