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Inclusive Play Summaries

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Super Netplex® Towers

Sensory Systems Engaged

Motor Skills

Proprioception Tactile Vestibular + Visual

Agility, Balance, Coordination, Core, Lower & Upper Body Strength, Endurance, Eye-Hand Coordination, Fine Motor, Flexibility, Motor Planning

Cognitive Skills

Social Skills

Problem Solving Strategic Thinking

Cooperation Imaginative Play Social Skill Development

Super Netplex® Climber Towers challenge children to constantly respond to their own movements as well as the movement of other children climbing on the net. This improves their balance, flexibility and motor coordination. The subtle movements of the net help build overall core trunk muscle strength. Children are challenged to climb in an infinite number of ways as they move up, down and all around this unique net climber. A variety of different climbers can be used in the interior to provide access for all to the upper levels.

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Super Netplex® Belt Climber

Sensory Systems Engaged

Motor Skills

Proprioception Tactile Vestibular + Visual

Agility, Balance, Coordination, Core, Lower & Upper Body Strength, Endurance, Eye-Hand Coordination, Fine Motor, Motor Planning

Cognitive Skills

Social Skills

Problem Solving Strategic Thinking

Cooperation Imaginative Play Social Skill Development

The Super Netplex® Belt Climber allows those who use wheelchairs and have upper body strength to pull themselves up onto the belt giving them the chance to make their way up into the upper levels to play with their peers.

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SwiggleKnots™ Bridge

Sensory Systems Engaged Proprioception Tactile Vestibular+ Visual

Agility, Balance, Flexibility, Coordination, Core & Lower Body Strength Motor Planning

Motor Skills

Cognitive Skills

Social Skills

Problem Solving

Cooperation Imaginative Play Social Skill Development

The SwiggleKnots™ Bridge encourages children to develop a variety of motor skills including balance, motor coordination and overall body strength.

The design requires children to work their way across the cables laterally from one side to the other. Children can also choose to move up and down on the different cables as they move across this unique bridge. ©2025 Kanics Inclusive Design Services, LLC

Portal Climber

Sensory Systems Engaged

Motor Skills

Proprioception Tactile Vestibular +

Agility, Balance, Coordination, Core, Lower & Upper Body Strength, Flexibility, Motor Planning

Cognitive Skills

Social Skills

Problem Solving

Cooperation Imaginative Play Social Skill Development

The Portal Climber provides children with a fun way to move from one part of the playground to another without touching the ground. The rope structure challenges children to constantly respond to their own movements as well as the movement of other children climbing within the net. The design allows children to enter and exit the net climber from any point on the net.

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Hedra® Scout

Sensory Systems Engaged

Motor Skills

Vestibular+ Tactile Proprioception Visual

Agility, Balance, Coordination, Endurance, Cardiovascular, Eye-Hand Coordination, Flexibility, Fine Motor Skills, Motor Planning, Core, Upper and Lower Body Strength

Cognitive Skills

Social Skills

Problem Solving Strategic Thinking

Cooperation Social Skill Development Imaginative Play

The Hedra® Scout is a structure with a wide variety of challenging climbing elements that younger children will enjoy. Besides climbing, children can experience sliding and engage in a variety of fine motor play experiences. The interactive panels have great textures and colors for tactile and visual exploration. Children can engage in different physical challenges mixed with great places to just hang out with their friends. An integrated transfer point supports access for those who are able to leave their mobility device behind. Every child will find a place to play with this very uniquely shaped structure.

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Inclusive Play Summaries

Independent Pieces

We-Go-Round®

Sensory Systems Engaged

Motor Skills

Vestibular + Proprioception

Balance Core, Lower & Upper Body Strength

Cognitive Skills

Social Skills

Problem Solving

Cooperation Social Skill Development Imaginative Play

The We-Go-Round® is a merry-go-round that invites everyone to spin! It is designed so that children using wheeled mobility devices can wheel right in and enjoy the rotation that comes from a merry-go-round experience. All riders can contribute to the spinning of the We-Go-Round by using the center post wheel. Alternatively, children can create spin by pushing from the outside of the structure. The design encourages social play by all children as riders and pushers cooperate to make this a fun vestibular experience for every child. Those pushing get to work on motor planning and coordination though the engagement of the proprioceptive receptors in their muscles and joints.

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More Inclusive Play Resources

Habitat’s Inclusive Play Page

How to Design an Inclusive Playground

Landscape Structures’ Inclusive Catalogue