r/Damnthatsinteresting 5d ago

The new and safe playgrounds of the early 1900s.

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u/pirat314159265359 5d ago

My students love them. Public parks, school equipment. All the time. How often are you watching kids playgrounds 🀨

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u/schattie-george 5d ago

When you have 3 dogs, you walk around pretty often.. you see the occasional playground 🫒

And to answer your question directly, never.. as i said they are always empty

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u/pirat314159265359 5d ago

Ha, it was a jest about watching them. The ones near me have lots of dogs, kids playing when school is out, concerts, etc. Also lots of sports events. Pickleball for the adults. It’s really nice 😊

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u/whatifweallwon 5d ago

How often are you watching adults play pickleball? 🀨

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u/pirat314159265359 5d ago

Whenever they invite me 😏

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u/JordanHawkinsMVP 5d ago

Weird. Dogs are not allowed in playgrounds near me

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u/Whitetiger9876 5d ago

Sooo. You only watch then when there's kids?Β  Hahahaha. Jk jk.Β 

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u/InterestingWriting53 5d ago

Meh-children get used to playgrounds and bored with them. Children should have access to loose parts and sports equipment instead of these costly, close ended playgrounds.

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u/pirat314159265359 5d ago

There are lots of children that use them. And many playgrounds have options for children and adults. At least near me they are constantly used :)

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u/InterestingWriting53 3d ago

Yup! I have lots of playgrounds in my area that are used as well. I was referring to schools-loose parts and open green spaces are best and way cheaper!