After fences, the number one request that parents who are raising children with autism ask for in a playground is the opportunity to jump and bounce.  I don’t know of any American companies that provide this opportunity.  But Elephant Play does.

With a durable bouncy center of textile-enforced rubber, ElephantPlay’s Bouncing Play structures allow kids not only the freedom to climb, but to fly. Bouncing Play structures combine a unique jumping and rebounding experience that is not common in commercial playground equipment.

Beyond fun, research has shown that rebound bouncing play equipment can strengthen the heart, joints, and legs, while boosting metabolism, circulation, and lung capacity. With child obesity on the rise all across North America, the idea of instilling healthy play into kids’ every day activities is as important as ever.

Imagine a surprise buried in a sandbox – it’s the Bouncing Mat. The bed of the mat is made of reinforced rubber and attached to heavy duty springs which limit the jumping height to 18” (45 cm). The edge of the Bouncing Mat is built out of recycled rubber and thus it absorbs impact like a cushion.

By combining the Bouncing Mat with a versatile exterior rope structure, the Mini Bouncing Net maximizes activity on the playground. Not only do kids get to climb through an intricate net, its design enables young kids to reap their rewards by bouncing. The Mini Bouncing Net is a versatile structure that designed specifically for young children.

As the bigger brother of the Mini Bouncing Net, the Full Bouncing Net is a very similar play structure. However, it is bigger, higher, wider and designed for older children and higher capacities. The excitement of bouncing after climbing through the exterior net structure creates fun and challenging play.

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