Playgrounds can help children develop physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually.
Approximately 150,000 of those injuries occur on public playgrounds. A key to many of those injuries is the fact that numerous children are playing on equipment not designed for their age. Thus, the steps or railings may be too far apart or require additional strength and coordination causing children to fall or trip. However, older children should not play on equipment designed for younger children. Equipment that is too small may not be developmentally challenging and may create hazards by having small steps or narrow spaces.