
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.

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.

Growing up during this decade involved a high degree of physical independence and community participation that shifted as technology entered the home.

These building toys were fun in theory but frustrating when the pieces refused to stay connected.