Playgrounds

17 Things Every Playground Had in the 1960s That Vanished

17 Things Every Playground Had in the 1960s That Vanished

In the 1960s, children tested their bravery on towering slides that reached scorching temperatures in the sun and dizzying merry-go-rounds that pushed the laws of physics.

15 Things Every School Playground Had in the 1980s That Disappeared

15 Things Every School Playground Had in the 1980s That Disappeared

This article explored 15 once-common playground features from the 1980s that gradually disappeared as safety standards, playground design, and school priorities evolved over time.

13 Playground Games That Would Be Outlawed Today

13 Playground Games That Would Be Outlawed Today

These once-popular playground games are now relics of the past, deemed too dangerous or inappropriate by today's standards.

14 Fast Food Playgrounds That Were Totally Unsafe

14 Fast Food Playgrounds That Were Totally Unsafe

Long before indoor play centers became sleek and safety-certified, fast food playgrounds were wild, imaginative, and questionably constructed. Kids loved them, parents tolerated them, and everyone came out with a few bruises and unforgettable stories.

15 ’80s Recess Games That Have Vanished from Playgrounds

15 ’80s Recess Games That Have Vanished from Playgrounds

These playground relics are now just stories told by Gen X and older Millennials.

14 Playground Equipment That Would Never Be Approved Today

14 Playground Equipment That Would Never Be Approved Today

These 14 pieces of old-school playground equipment were once common but are now considered too unsafe for modern standards.