A Playground for Grandma

By Miss Cellania in Toys on Jan 30, 2008 at 6:05 pm

Britain’s first playground for people over age 60 has opened in Manchester. The specially-designed equipment provides not only fun, but movement and exercise to benefit the elderly.

Residents’ association chairman Joan FitzGerald said: “When we tested it all the people we took in were over 70 and I have never heard so much laughing. I believe you are never too old to play and this also helps keep you fit.”

The playground is next to a children’s playground, so children can watch their grandparents having fun. Link -via Unique Daily

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Tempscire
Jan 30th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
What a nifty idea. Let’s start having adult playgrounds, too. I love playing on swings, but it’s weird to do so when there’s kiddies around and you have none yourself. On the other hand, swinging at night on an empty playground is rather enjoyable. No waiting.
KrisKros
Jan 31st, 2008 at 12:33 am
On the other hand, swinging at night on an empty playground is rather enjoyable. No waiting.

Yeah, I tried that once with my wife when we were on a walk at night. Some cop pulled up and just sat there watching us…I guess he thought we might be about to break something or make out or who knows what.
SW
Jan 31st, 2008 at 9:27 am
omg i want a grown up playground! it looks like modified exercise equipment; i would be way mor emotivated to exercise if it meant going to the park
Skipweasel
Jan 31st, 2008 at 10:45 am
I’ve often thought we should allow everyone to use playgrounds instead of telling kids they’re “Too old”. I know sometimes teenagers will behave badly and not share etc, but simply banning them isn’t really a sensible way to proceed.

In Telford we have a very large “Town Park” which has a huge play area which supposedly has age ratings for the various sectors. However, I’ve noticed that unless they’re causing a nuisance, almost anyone of any age is tolerated by the staff. It works, too. Lots of fun is had by all with very little hassle.
Miss Cellania
Jan 31st, 2008 at 12:26 pm
The problem with adults playing on most playground equipment is the size. I’ll never forget the time I was trying to show my two-year-old how to use a slide. I sat down at the top, really to slide down and… I couldn’t move because my butt was wedged in tightly. The neighbors had a field day with that.
Lea
Jan 31st, 2008 at 3:53 pm
I miss being able to play on the playground. Now, if you’re older than 10, and not with someone 10 or under, you’re loitering and/or a pedaphile.
It’s nice to relax and swing on the swings sometimes. Everyone needs playtime.
aware
Jan 31st, 2008 at 6:32 pm
WANT!
Mel
Jan 31st, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Now, if only they’d make playgrounds for anyone in between the age of “child” and “pensioner”! (Or at least let the rest of us use the ones that exist, now.)
pfelelep
Feb 1st, 2008 at 10:34 am
this kind of stuff exists in China for YEARS.
It’s not designed for playing nor fun, but for exercises, keeping seniors in good condition.

I’ve tried those, it makes you move just like in a fitness club
L
Feb 2nd, 2008 at 1:58 pm
I don’t get it. In a country that bans ice cream toppings because of the “safety risk”, they’re building hip-breaking apparatuses for seniors?
Dee
Mar 2nd, 2008 at 12:46 am
This is so awesome!!! My mom is elderly, she would love this if she had someone to go with her and i would totally go!!!

AWESOME idea… keep on building them!!!

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