Blackbeard’s Ship

Pirate-themed Blackbeard’s Ship playground structure for public spaces

Purpose
Blackbeard’s Ship is a themed playground structure designed as an imaginative pirate ship that encourages active and social play. Children can climb, balance, explore different levels, and use play elements that support role-based and cooperative play. The structure promotes physical activity, balance, coordination, and imaginative storytelling while allowing multiple children to play together. It is suitable for installation in municipal playgrounds, schools, kindergartens, housing developments, and public recreational areas.

Dimensions & Technical Data

• Length: 11.95 m

• Width: 3.49 m

• Height: 4.90 m

• Safety zone perimeter: 37.5 m

• Maximum fall height: 1.8 m

• Recommended age group: 3–14 years

• Maximum number of users: 30

• Installation type: Direct ground anchoring, foundation according to installation instructions

Materials & Construction

• Load-bearing support poles made of stainless steel, finished with cut wooden elements

• Structural and decorative wooden elements made of black locust (robinia) wood

• Slides made of stainless steel

• Panels made of flexible high density polyethylene (HDPE)

• Ropes made of 16 mm polypropylene reinforced with a steel core

• Additional functional elements made of stainless steel

• All connectors and fittings are weather-resistant and UV-resistant

• Designed for permanent outdoor installation

Equipment List

• 1 × slide, 150 cm

• 1 × bow

• 1 × stern

• 1 × crow’s nest

• 1 × mast

• 1 × climbing net

• 1 × rope hammock

• 1 × steering wheel

• 1 × climbing wall with anchor

• 1 × climbing wall with cannons

• 1 × climbing wall with stones

• 2 × windows

• 1 × bench

• 1 × telescope

• 1 × parrot

• 1 × treasure panel

• 1 × treasure map panel

• 1 × set of pirate panels

Safety & Standards

• Enclosed platforms and protective barriers to reduce fall risk

• Clearly defined access and movement paths adapted to children’s abilities

• Maximum free fall height limited to 1.8 m

• Direct ground anchoring for structural stability

• Designed for use in public playgrounds and supervised environments

• Complies with EN 1176 playground safety standard

Benefits for Children

• Supports physical development through climbing, balancing, and active movement

• Improves motor skills and coordination using ropes, nets, and climbing walls

• Encourages social interaction and cooperative play in a shared play environment

• Stimulates imagination and role-based play through pirate-themed elements

• Offers varied play activities within one integrated structure

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