play structure
noun
US
: a structure that is designed for children to climb on for fun and that often includes a slide
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Visitors will spot references to Carpenter throughout town, like the Scott Carpenter Park that has a rocket ship play structure and the pool named after the late astronaut.
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Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The interactive play structure was created by Nature Works Inc., which also has created large-scale sculptures and work that resembles natural elements for the San Diego Zoo, the Denver Zoo, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, SDG&E, Stone Brewing and other clients.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
An upcoming amenity center, featuring a pool and play structure, promises to add another layer of leisure and recreation.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
Dozens of schoolmates chattered happily under the pines, kicking a soccer ball on sun-streaked grass, climbing a play structure and scarfing down pizza.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The interactive play structure was created by Nature Works Inc., which also has created large-scale sculptures and work that resembles natural elements for the San Diego Zoo, the Denver Zoo, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, SDG&E, Stone Brewing and other clients.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
An upcoming amenity center, featuring a pool and play structure, promises to add another layer of leisure and recreation.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
Dozens of schoolmates chattered happily under the pines, kicking a soccer ball on sun-streaked grass, climbing a play structure and scarfing down pizza.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Play structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20structure. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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