Playground Spring Rider

Looking to add some excitement to your playground? Playground spring riders are a popular and engaging option that provides a thrilling and interactive experience for children of all ages. Whether they're pretending to ride a horse, a motorcycle, or even a rocket ship, spring riders offer engagement and imaginative play for kids with a wide range of abilities on the playground.

Overview and Evolution of Spring Rider Play

Spring riders have been a staple in playgrounds for decades, providing fun and entertainment for children in the area, at their school, church, or park. Originally made from metal, playground spring riders have evolved to incorporate safer materials like plastic or HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) ensuring a safer play experience for children. Spring rider playground equipment now offers a variety of options for children to enjoy.

Durable, Safe Materials: Molded Plastic & HDPE

Playground spring riders crafted from molded plastic offer durable and enjoyable play experiences for children. Molded plastic construction ensures resilience against weather elements and constant use, making them ideal for outdoor environments. With their smooth surfaces and rounded edges, these spring riders prioritize safety while promoting active play and remaining affordable.

HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) spring riders represent a pinnacle of playground engineering, combining durability, safety, and sustainability. Crafted from high-quality HDPE material, these spring riders withstand the rigors of outdoor play while resisting fading, cracking, and deterioration due to weather exposure. The robust construction ensures longevity, offering years of reliable enjoyment for children of all ages. HDPE spring riders also boast smooth surfaces and rounded edges for safety. Additionally, HDPE's eco-friendly properties make these spring riders a sustainable choice for playgrounds, aligning with modern environmental standards. With their vibrant designs and sturdy build, HDPE spring playground toys provide a secure and exhilarating play experience.

Safety First: Installing With Adequate Surfacing

One essential aspect of promoting child-friendly spring rider play is ensuring adequate surfacing beneath the equipment. Falls are an inevitable part of playtime, but with proper surfacing, the impact can be significantly reduced. Soft materials like rubber mulch, engineered wood fiber, or synthetic turf act as shock absorbers and provide cushioning when a child falls from a spring rider. This helps minimize the risk of injuries such as bruises, fractures, or concussions. It is crucial for playground operators to regularly inspect and maintain playground surfacing to ensure its effectiveness in absorbing impact.

Installation and Maintenance Best Practices

In-Ground Mount versus Surface Mount

An in-ground and surface mounted are the two common types of installation for most spring riders. Here is an overview of each installation method.

1. In-Ground Mounted Spring Rider:
   • In-ground mounted spring riders are securely anchored into the ground with concrete footings. In the diagram below, the in-ground mounted spring rider is the one on the left.
   • In-ground mounting is typically used on playgrounds with loose fill surfacing like engineered wood fiber or rubber mulch.
   • The installation process for in-ground mounted spring riders is a little bit more involved than surface mount because the installer will need to dig the footing and set the spring rider in concrete.
2. Surface-Mounted Spring Rider:
   • Surface-mount is used when the playground’s surfacing system uses a concrete pad underneath. This is common with pour-in-place, synthetic turf, and playground tile surfacing. Please note that playground equipment should never be installed on concrete only.
   • Surface-mount is generally easier and faster compared to in-ground.

Installation

During the installation of a playground spring rider, it is crucial to follow the instructions meticulously. These instructions are specifically designed to ensure a safe and secure installation. By adhering to them, you can ensure that the equipment is properly assembled and installed in accordance with industry standards.

Our Spring Riders

Discover a world of fun and excitement with our diverse range of spring riders! Amp up your playground with thrilling options like:

• Motorcycle Spring Rider
• Bulldozer Spring Rider
• Frog Spring Rider
• Pony Spring Rider
• Horse Spring Rider
• Farm Truck Spring Rider
• Speedboat Spring Rider
• Triple Rocker Spring Rider
• and MANY MORE!