The whole playground, revealed
Aerial visibility study with the sail fabric removed. The three support posts remain visible; the shaded proposal follows.
A place to explore.
The sail is hidden in the first aerial to reveal the play layout. The second view shows the shade proposal. Click any image for a full-size view.
Aerial · three-post sun sail
The proposed three-post sail covers the elevated play structure and part of the central climbing area. Compare with the unobstructed aerial above.
At ground level.
Walk visually from the school toward the play area, then around the rope-and-rock climber and elevated deck.
Standing beside the building · looking west
A reverse ground perspective from the building toward the court.
West-side view · net and rock-wall climber
Rope face, adjoining rock wall and springboard relationship.
West-side view · elevated play structure
The climbing-net approach and its open deck entry, with the slide viewed from the side.
The sandbox workshop.
A closer look at sand, pouring and adjustable ball channels. These equipment studies predate the latest sail and swing relocation; the aerials guide placement.
Sandbox approach from the play area
Larger crawl log, stump seats, covered sand, basin bench and rear ball-run panel.
Inside the shelter · adjustable ball channels
Three alternating channels with adjustment knobs and a lower catch tray. Channel heights and slopes can change.
Along the activity side · water and pouring
A pouring bowl and gravity channel feed removable collection basins, with storage underneath.
Low approach · enlarged crawl-through log
Both ends remain open. The bark-covered shell is enlarged so children can enter and crawl through.
Something familiar.
The existing wooden arch remains part of the playground. These two actual site photographs document its shallow curved deck, entry steps and square timber rails.
Existing arch · side
Photograph of the retained wooden arch.
Existing arch · entry
Photograph of the retained wooden arch.
Earlier equipment studies
Four additional perspectives retained for detail reference. Backgrounds show earlier positions and shade conditions; use the opening aerials for the current proposal.
Whole playground · corrected arch and two swing heights
The stepped wooden arch and larger bark tunnel replace the earlier simplified forms.
Bars, springboard and the two swing bays
Court-side swing bay is higher; all four seats are regular belt seats. Springboard remains on the court side of the climber.
Climber, fixed springboard location and swings
The springboard is on the court side of the climber; the higher swing bay is also toward the court.
Elevated structure and retained arch
The retained arch uses square timbers, straight rails, shallow curved decking and entry steps.
Before the next design stage
Reading the lookbook.
These are concept renderings, not construction drawings. Perspective and generated details can vary between views. The new aerial removes only the sail fabric for visibility; it is not a proposal to remove the shade.
The current views propose both swing bays approximately 6 ft farther from the school, retaining two regular seats for younger children and two for older children. This is a visual relocation, not a verified clearance. A proposed 9 ft swing pivot needs an 18 ft front and rear use zone under CPSC guidance; the building and nearby climber must be checked against the final measured layout.
Equipment dimensions, fall areas, surfacing and shade supports will need to be coordinated before installation.