Wrapping up 2023: Our top 5 blog posts of the year!

As we bid adieu to 2023, it’s time to look back and celebrate our journey together. From innovative playsystems to empowering movements, each moment was a story worth telling. A huge shout-out to our fantastic customers, incredible playground consultants and dedicated employees… you’re the real MVPs! Let’s dive into our top playground blogs of 2023 that captured your hearts and imaginations this year:

The contemporary new anywhere playsystem

We kicked off the year with a bang, introducing the Forma playsystem. Perfect for any space, Forma redefines versatility with its a modern twist on play that’s been a hit among communities.

Play Connects Us

The magic of play

Who said magic was just for fairytales? Our new video for 2023 shared how play sparks imagination and creativity in kids, making every playground visit a magical adventure.

Sand + Water Play

Educational playground designs: Enhancing play and learning by incorporating educational elements in playground equipment

This spring, we explored how playgrounds can be more than fun – they’re learning hubs! With clever designs, playtime can be turned into an educational experience.

Playground Maintenance Tips

Five tips to keep your playgrounds in top shape

It’s important to us to that your playground stay safe and fun for everyone. That’s why we shared our top maintenance tips to show that a little care goes a long way to ensure years of safe play.

Disability Pride

Empowering Disability Pride: Taking back the language that defines us

July is Disability Pride Month, and we embraced the power of language and inclusion with a blog post from our inclusive play specialist, Jill Moore. Not only are we committed to celebrating disability pride, but advocating for more inclusive play spaces.

Each of these posts represents a piece of our shared journey in 2023. We’re grateful for your engagement, feedback and stories that continue to inspire us. Here’s to more playful adventures in 2024!

The contemporary new anywhere playsystem

Forma™ brings a contemporary vibe to any play environment. With its architectural influences, endless color possibilities and open sightlines, Forma creates the perfect complement to any play setting. The Forma playsystem designs fit into any environment whether you’re looking for a nature-inspired style or something more modern. Kids will love the dynamic, challenging and inclusive play opportunities provided by the sensory-rich mix of materials found in Forma playsystem designs. Experience Forma here.

Forma Playsystem Slides

Forma playsystem designs: Alpine Slide with children playing

Forma Alpine® Slide – Ages 5 to 12. An easy-to-traverse belting ramp allows all users to reach the slide and swoop back to the ground along the slide’s banking curve.

Forma SlideWinder2® Slide – Ages 5 to 12. After reaching the Forma SlideWinder2 Slide via the belting ramp, riders can whoosh and curve back to the ground.

Forma Slidewinder2

Forma Climbers

Forma Multi-Climber with children playing

Fortress™ Multi-Climber – Ages 5 to 12. With climbing challenges of varying difficulty, the asymmetrical shapes, angles and mix of materials create a unique play experience.

Folio™ Balance Climber – Ages 5 to 12. Deliver three unique experiences for children of all abilities with the slack line, cable-wrapped balance beam and wobbly steps.

Folio Balance Climber with children playing
Forma Forge Climber with children playing

Forge™ Climber – Ages 5 to 12. The Forge Climber includes a large cable climber and two unique panels with mirror cutouts for sensory play.

Footprint™ Steppers – Ages 2 to 5, 5 to 12. Add Footprint Steppers to your Forma play area for more climbing activity or to play-functionally link different play events.

Forma Footprint Steppers of multiple sizes with boy climbing on them

Footprint Balance Beam – Ages 2 to 5, 5 to 12. Challenge kids to improve their balance and agility while they traverse the length of the Footprint Balance Beam.

Foxtrot™ Multi-Climber – Ages 2 to 5. Stepping pods, a side-to-side climber, bouncy bridge, and shape sliders deliver active and sensory fun for many kids at once.

Forma Foxtrot Multi-Climber for 2-5 with girl playing
Forma Giggle Jiggler with two children playing on playground

Forma Giggle Jiggler® Climber – Ages 2 to 5. Kids will love to balance and shimmy on the Forma Giggle Jiggler. Plus, a floating panel and stepper deliver extra sensory and active play.

Sensory Fun

Focal™ Sensory Wall – Ages 2 to 5, 5 to 12. Play on both sides deliver opportunities for walk-up or roll-up access so everyone can participate in the fun.

Forma Sensory Wall with adults and child playing
Forma Fox Den Hangouts with children playing

Fox Den™ Hangouts – Ages 2 to 5, 5 to 12. Offer kids an escape from the hustle and bustle of the playground with seats for one or many.

Motion & More Fun

Forma Sol™ Spinner – Ages 5 to 12. Deliver spinning motion kids need for healthy growth and development, plus more sensory fun with the Rain Sound Wheel Panel.

Child's feet standing on Forma Wobble Bouncer

Footprint Wobble Stepper – Ages 5 to 12. The Footprint Wobble Bouncer maintains the aesthetic of Forma, while providing wiggly, bouncy fun for one or more kids.

Forma Swing Frame – ages 2 to 5, 5 to 12. The angular design of the Forma Swing Frame fits a Forma playground design or adds interest to any play setting.

Forma Swing Frame with adults pushing children on swings

Forma Playsystem Designs

With its architectural influences, endless color possibilities and open sightlines, Forma creates the perfect complement to any play setting. See some of the suggested color palettes below, and go to playlsi.com/forma to explore more.

The beauty of play is that it’s not just play at all. It’s magic. An opportunity to make connections. Share that beauty of play with your community. Contact your local Landscape Structures playground consultant to start on your Forma playground designs today.