Maple Ridge wooden playset with spiral slide, clubhouse, swings, trapeze bar, and Gorilla Playsets branding.

Can my Climbing Frame be installed on grass?

ByLeanne Livall

100% – The answer is yes! All of the wooden climbing frames have been specifically designed to be installed on grass. The climbing frames all come with ground anchors, as standard, to provide security and stability to the frame.

The image features a detailed, professionally rendered photograph of a large, wooden backyard playset, identified as the "DRIFTWOOD COVE" model. Key Features: Structure: It is a multi-level structure with a main tower, a covered upper deck with a roof, and a lower enclosed play area that includes a small door. Aesthetics: The wood is a medium-brown, weathered-look color, giving it a "driftwood" appearance. The roof is shingled with a dark brown/gray color, and there is a triangular vent detail at the peak. Slide: A long, curved blue/gray plastic slide extends from the main deck down to the ground. Swing Beam: An A-frame swing set structure extends to the right of the main tower, attached by a beam. It supports at least two sling swings and two rings/trapeze bars. Branding: The logo for Gorilla Playsets is visible in the bottom left corner. Overall, it is a high-quality depiction of a complex, durable-looking children's wooden swing set and playground structure.

The most common way to install is direct on to grass in the garden. The impact absorption of grass depends on the soil and how compact it is. ROSPA states; grass as an impact-absorbing safety surfacing is considered more than enough for playground surfaces at home. ROSPA says that for fall heights under 1500mm (1.5m), grass is a suitable material for use under play equipment.

If continued scuffing takes place or it is a very high traffic area causing soil compaction, then alternative surfacing could be considered. Customers may look at types of artificial surfacing.

Cost

Cost can have a huge impact on a build. As grass is commonly in gardens, it means the surface is already there. Therefore no new cost outlay. Compared with other surfaces, buying seed isn’t expensive. Maintenance is important. For areas that take a lot of use from a frame, offer a little care. A small quantity of seeds to replant an area helps. Often left to its own devices, grass will to grow back on its own.

The image displays a high-quality, professional rendering of a large, wooden backyard playset, which is clearly identified by the text as the "MOUNTAIN PEAK" model. Key Features: Structure: Similar to the previous model, it features a main wooden tower with an upper covered deck and a lower enclosed playhouse area, complete with a small, dark-brown door. Aesthetics: The structure uses medium-brown wood with a rustic, natural tone. The roof is shingled with a dark brown/gray material and has a triangular vent. Slides (Two!): This playset features two slides: A long, curved tube slide in a muted blue/gray color extends prominently from the left side of the upper deck. A straight, open slide in the same blue/gray color descends from the front of the deck, similar to the one in the "Driftwood Cove" model. Swing Beam: An A-frame swing set structure extends to the right, attached to the main tower. It is equipped with two sling swings and a set of rings/trapeze bars. Branding: The logo for Gorilla Playsets is visible at the bottom center. In comparison to the "Driftwood Cove" (which had one straight slide), this "Mountain Peak" model appears to be an upgrade due to the addition of the large, winding tube slide. Would you like me to find the price and dimensions of the Gorilla Playsets Mountain Peak playset? That was a great idea! I found detailed information on the Gorilla Playsets Mountain Peak Climbing Frame, including its price and full dimensions.

Any Drawbacks

One possibility for areas that are subject to continued scuffing is rubber matting. Grass will grow through it still. Also protecting roots and stopping the area from going bare, compacting and creating a hard area. This matting can be easily fitted with growth coming through in a couple of weeks in in-season, dependent on grass type and conditions.

All climbing frames come with PDF step-by-step instruction manuals to complete the build. Hardware and ground anchors as standard. Plus the customer service team are on hand to assist with any build queries, via live chat or email.

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