Volo Aire™: Soaring Into the Future of Play

Volo Aire™ playground tower

Some playgrounds invite kids to climb. Others spark exploration. The Volo Aire™ playground tower does it all—at an awe-inspiring 26 feet in the air!

This three-story marvel isn’t just about height—it’s about movement, discovery, and play for all. Kids take on thrilling climbs, enjoy panoramic views and race down exhilarating slides. With its bold architectural presence, Volo Aire is a show-stopping centerpiece that redefines what a playground can be.

But what inspired this groundbreaking structure? According to Tory Roff, principal designer, the goal was to balance adventure with accessibility, design with community integration, and thrills with safety. Let’s take a closer look at the creative vision behind the Volo Aire playground tower.

“We Wanted a Playground Tower Emphasizing Height and Big Thrills.”

Towering 26 feet into the sky, Volo Aire delivers excitement that keeps kids coming back. But height alone isn’t enough—it needs to feel safe, too.

“Volo Aire’s open-weave LSI Flexx™ steel-reinforced net creates a sense of exposure, making kids assess their own comfort levels before proceeding further up,” explained Tory. “We’ve watched many attempt the climb. Sometimes they opted for a lower exit before finally conquering their fear and getting rewarded with a 20-foot vertical slide. This tower is perfect for children to push their limits and build courage—something few playgrounds are doing these days.”

With perforated panels and vertical slats, the structure is open enough to offer the perception of risk, giving kids heart-pounding views. At the same time, it’s carefully designed so parents and caregivers can maintain visual contact, ensuring both thrill and peace of mind.

“It’s More Than a Playground—It’s a Landmark.”

A playstructure this bold doesn’t just belong in a park—it helps define it. Volo Aire is more than a playground, it’s a sculptural beacon of fun that seamlessly blends into its surroundings.

“When we build at a larger scale like the Volo Aire, it is critical to develop a design language that harmonizes with both the landscape and the built environment,” Tory said. “Often playgrounds seem to get a visual pass with loud colors and lots of plastic, but we aimed to create a destination that communities can take pride in—one that becomes part of their identity.”

Its airy perforated panels, warm wood slats and an openness that invites light and movement, Volo Aire is sure to become a gathering place that enhances the community.

“Every Kid Deserves to Feel on Top of the World.”

Why should adventure be limited to a few? Volo Aire ensures that every child—of every ability—can experience the joy of climbing to the very top.

Volo Aire playground tower is inclusive for all kids

“Designing for height often unintentionally excludes those who can’t climb vertically. With Volo Aire, we challenged ourselves to make access to all portions of the playground a primary design criteria,” says Tory. “That’s why we designed an accessible, winding path made of our revolutionary LSI Flexx steel-reinforced net, allowing kids with a wide range of abilities to find a play experience that suites their needs.”

Volo Aire provides multiple routes to climb, explore and engage, ensuring that no child is left behind when it comes to play.

“Every Step Inside Should Feel Like a Discovery.”

The magic of Volo Aire doesn’t just come from its height or aesthetics—it’s in the way it feels when you step inside. This isn’t just a tall structure with a slide. It’s a multi-level play experience packed with movement, surprises and endless ways to explore.

“We wanted kids to have that ‘whoa’ moment when they step inside,” Tory shared. “Everywhere they turn, there’s something to engage with. Every square foot has been carefully programmed to offer movement, challenge and fun.”

From vertical climbs and lookout spots to interactive features and thrilling slides, Volo Aire ensures that every adventure feels new and exciting.

The Future of Play is Here

Volo Aire isn’t just a playground—it’s an experience. It’s about climbing higher, playing smarter and making every moment unforgettable.

See Volo Aire in action below, then explore this all-new playstructure at playlsi.com/volo-aire and experience play like never before.

Deliver fun and challenge with new climbers

Over the last two years, we’ve introduced some amazing products like the Smart Play® Tree Tops®, BeachComber® and Billows®. Those playstructures have been hits with kids and caregivers alike—they love each and every piece! That’s led us to create three awesome new climbers—the Vine Climber, Tidal Wave Climber and Mobius® Climber—to include in your PlayBooster® playstructure designs. These new climbers are a great new way to add a modern aesthetic to your more traditional playground designs.

Vine Climber

Vine Climber
Achieve great heights on the PlayBooster Vine Climber. Kids ages 5 to 12 will climb on the steel frame for sure footing or navigate the cables for more challenge. GripX steps at the six-foot level provide a perch to take in the view, change direction or hang out, while the SwiggleKnots™ Bridge integrated below was added for more wiggly fun.

Tidal Wave Climber

Tidal Wave Climber
Kids ages 5 to 12 will love surfing the wave! The Tidal Wave Climber provides over and under play with a variety of materials for different challenges. The upper belting and cables form a wavy, wiggly bridge, while the lower belting is a great spot to crawl through or hang out and watch the action.

Mobius Climber

Mobius Climber
The well-loved Mobius Climber is now available as a PlayBooster component! This uniquely designed Mobius Climber tests the agility and strength of courageous climbers ages 5 to 12. Twists and turns in the panels challenge kids to adapt their body position as they climb up to the 72″ deck.

Learn more about these new climbers and contact your local playground consultant to get started on a design today!

Scale the Smart Play® Summit™

Smart Play® Summit™

Summit™ is the newest addition to the Smart Play® family of adventure-inspiring designs. Kids ages 5 to 12 will search for hidden animal tracks as they trek across the laser-cut climbing decks and three-dimensional nets. Plus, the cool color gradation matches kids’ ascents. Bring the mountains to your play area with Smart Play adventure playgrounds like Summit that welcome crowds of all abilities for fun, imaginative play.

Smart Play Adventure Playgrounds for ages 5 to 12

Our Smart Play playstructures offer social play and challenging adventures for kids ages 5 to 12. See below for even more innovative themes and concepts available:

  • Billows® – From the Alpine® Slide to the twists of the Flex Climber and Mobius® Climber, kids find a plethora of ways to bounce, climb and slide.
  • BeachComber® – Kids love creating seaworthy adventures as they sail across the Tidal Wave Climber and wind their way down curvy slides.
  • Tree Tops® – With wiggly bridges, an O-Zone® 3-ring climber and two different slides, kids love navigating through this abstract playstructure.

Smart Play Playgrounds for ages 2 to 5

Don’t forget about the toddlers and preschoolers of your community. Our pre-designed Smart Play adventure playgrounds are developmentally appropriate for each age group. See the coordinating options for kids ages 2 to 5 below, and browse all the designs at playlsi.com/smart-play:

  • Breeze™ – Kids can crawl, walk and climb their way up to the whimsical hot-air balloon ride among the clouds.
  • Motion – Kids ages 2 to 5 will find 16 activities including a race track, inclined tunnel and more to keep them entertained.
  • Sprig™ – This playstructure delivers a foliage-themed Marble Panel® and leaf slider all beneath a canopy of SkyWays® shade.

Request a Smart Play Catalog

Smart Play Digital Catalog

Learn all about our Smart Play family of playstructures in the Smart Play digital catalog. In addition to detailed information and designer-curated color combinations, this digital publication shows these compact playstructures in action. Experience it all in the 2022 Smart Play Digital Catalog. Then contact us to get started on your next playground design.

Prepare for the dizzying opportunities of new products

We’re excited to share all our 2022 playground innovations with you. They lead the way in encouraging kids to play outdoors, engaging their imaginations and bringing children of all abilities together to play. Check them out below, and comment to tell us your favorite.

Smart Play® Summit™

Summit™ is the newest addition to the Smart Play® family of adventure-inspiring designs. Kids ages 5 to 12 will search for hidden animal tracks and camping gear as they trek across the laser-cut climbing decks and three-dimensional nets. Plus, the cool color gradation matches kids’ ascents. Bring the mountains to your play area with this condensed-footprint, giant-play-value playstructure that welcomes crowds of all abilities for fun, imaginative play.

Our Revi™ products are an adventure in physics offering spinning, bouncing and rocking through perpetual or self-propelled motion. The ReviWheel™ Spinner, ReviWhirl™ Spinner and ReviRock™ Bouncer (pictured above) were all designed with inclusion in mind and can be used by one or many kids for endless thrills.

Symbol Communication Sign

Pictures and symbols are an effective way for non-verbal, speech-challenged, and early-learning individuals to communicate with friends and caregivers. Placing a Symbol Communication Sign at the entrance to a play area ensures that everyone can express themselves.

From subtle statements to bold impacts, we have new colors to suit your space! With the addition of four new Permalene® colors and two polyethylene colors, all inspired by nature, we’re continuing to change the world of playground design.

Learn more about all our 2022 playground innovations at playlsi.com or by contacting your local Landscape Structures playground consultant.

Innovative designs deliver a whimsical play experience

If you’re looking for innovative playground designs at affordable price points, you’ve come to the right place. Our design experts have curated a collection of preconfigured playground structures that are perfect for your community park or school playground! Our Smart Play® family of playstructures not only fit in a compact space, but they are packed with activities to help kids develop key sensory, motor, cognitive and social skills. Choose one or pair the affordable Smart Play playground designs together to create a whimsical play experience.

Smart Play Billows

Smart Play Billows™ Imaginations will soar as kids ages 5 to 12 float across the sky on bridges, climbers and down two sensory-rich slides.

Smart Play Breeze™ Kids ages 2 to 5 will find plenty of airy insights to explore as they crawl, walk and climb up to the hot-air balloon basket.

Smart Play Tree Tops

Smart Play Tree Tops™ Give kids the sense of playing in the treetops as they navigate wiggly bridges, the 3-ring climber, roar down two slides and much more.

Smart Play Sprig™ Encourage kids ages 2 to 5 to explore leafy pods and flower blossoms while they flex their emerging skills on this fresh-as-spring playstructure.

Smart Play BeachComber™ Young imaginations are encouraged to go with the watery flow as they surge forth to explore oceans of activity.

Help create memories for kids in your community to look back on with these affordable Smart Play playground designs. Learn more about this family of playstructures and contact your local Landscape Structures playground consultant to get started on your playground design today.

A fresh look for your playground

HDG Venti®

Add a cool aesthetic to your playground equipment with the new HDG Series! What is HDG? Hot Dip Galvanized is a process in which steel is completely dipped into a bath of molten zinc to form intermetallic layers making it highly resistant to corrosion. Even more, the HDG process creates a unique look for playground designs in any environment—urban, sculptural, modern, industrial and more.

HDG Global Motion®

And if you happen to live in a coastal area, this durable finish provides an extra layer of protection against the harsh elements. That’s why the City of Corpus Christi in Texas chose to incorporate the HDG Series in one of their seaside parks. Featured at McCaughan Park is all three products of the HDG Series—Venti®, Global Motion® and the Oodle® Swing. Kids ages 5 to 12 explore the modern-looking playground design while being challenged physically and mentally with the nets, slides, belts and climbers of Venti. Freestanding play components like the Oodle Swing and Global Motion encourage cooperative play, and challenge kids’ strategic-thinking and motor-planning skills.

HDG Oodle® Swing

Learn more about the new HDG Series, and see photos of the newly opened McCaughan Park at playlsi.com.

More to explore while using less

After observing kids at a local childcare facility, we realized that 2- and 3-year-olds are reaching specific developmental milestones. They’re on the move (to say the least), and are stimulated by things that move! That’s why we created Smart Play: Motion, a new playstructure with lots of moving parts that’s scaled just right for developing toddlers and preschoolers. Kids get plenty of developmentally appropriate challenges with 16 interactive play events.

Smart Play: Motion 3D

From a shape-and-fit table to a sensory station, every bit of Smart Play: Motion has some aspect of interactivity to it. Instead of creating just a handrail, our designers incorporated moveable puzzle pieces to create more engagement. And there’s a race car track that encourages cooperative play and interaction. Even more, this compact playstructure is completely accessible to welcome children of all abilities.

Smart Play: Motion photo

Smart Play: Motion not only provides smart design to help create smart kids, but it’s manufactured with a smart use of materials. The manufacturing of Smart Play: Motion—similar to the manufacturing process of all our playground products—is focused on getting as many components as possible out of the smallest amount of material.

Learn more about Smart Play: Motion, and check out the video of this playground design below.

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