Why Jungle Gyms Are Amazing: Here's Why

Alana S. and Georgia S. August 2024

Jungle gyms are among our most popular selling items and it's no surprise why. These awesome play structures are everywhere and have an army-sized list of benefits that make them the top choice for family outdoor spaces. Here’s why jungle gyms are so popular and why they’re always flying off the shelves.

1. Never Be Bored Again

Jungle gyms have a lot packed into the one design. With climbing walls, monkey bars, forts, sandpits, swings and slides, a kid can never be bored again. This all-in-one means kids can do activities without you needing to buy all that different equipment, making it much cheaper and a huge time-saver.

2. Far, far away from screens

In an era when kids are always on screens, jungle gyms are a non-forceful way to get them off. The climbing, swinging, sliding, and balancing not only gets them off screens, it burns their energy, improves their fitness, and keeps them healthy. It will also give them a mindset that staying active is important, whether consciously or subconsciously (Probably unconsciously). Active play (And having fun while doing it!) is important for overall well-being. Jungle gyms just make it easy (For you and your kid).

3. Amazing New Motor Skills

Playing in a jungle gym involves a lot of different movements that will strengthen any kids (or adults) motor skills. It ups their coordination, balance, and strength as they crawl up climbing structures, swing across bars, and slip down slides. These activities elevate their fine and gross motor skills, which are used for everyday tasks.

4. Socialism At Its Greatest

Jungle gyms are the perfect meeting places for kids and their friends. Whether they're teaming up for a game of tag, taking turns on the swings, or creating a new game, kids can learn so many valuable social skills together with their friends, like sharing, teamwork, and communication. This time with friends builds strong friendships, develops social confidence and could even help them get a job when they’re older.

5. Imagination

Jungle gyms can hold so many adventures. With a little bit of creativity (And somebody to do it with), they can turn this play equipment into castles, space stations, and secret hideouts. Imagination (small or big) is necessary for cognitive development and could maybe even help them solve problems in the future.

6. Competition

Some parts of the jungle gym, like climbing walls and monkey bars, give a great opportunity for some small competition. You can compete against other people or themselves to climb higher, swing farther, or race down the slide faster. These friendly competitions are awarded in perseverance, goal-setting, and an important sense of achievement. This is also fun for adults!

Final Thoughts

Jungle gyms are a favorite among families for good reason. They are an exciting play equipment that uses physical fitness, motor skills, social interaction, and imagination. Their safety features, and the fun that they give make them a top choice for any backyard.

If you're interested and want to find out more, then explore our Jungle Gyms and discover why they’re a hit with families everywhere and one of our top-selling items!