kidcoaster 2 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 The American Playground Enthusiasts, or APE, is a non-profit organization founded in 2009. The group consists of almost 3 members from 2 US states and 1 other country. It is the world's largest play enthusiast organization that prides itself in its award-winning publication, events, and preservation efforts for swing sets around the world. The mission of American Playground Enthusiasts is to: foster and promote the conservation, appreciation, knowledge, and enjoyment of the classic wooden play ground and the contemporary plastic play ground; to create fellowship among its members; and to promote the continued operation of swing sets. www.facebook.com/pages/American-Playground-Enthusiasts/137209591647 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Thriller Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Do we get ERT on Sandbox: The Ride? --James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I'm personally looking forward to ERT on Bench: The Ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Will there be a Screamin' Swingset? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacups Make Me Sick Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I think this is a fantastic idea...and I just joined. We should rally towards getting McDonalds to allow 'big kids' to play in there playground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 ^ I have always thought someone should make one of those giant indoor play structures for all ages. I remember thinking they were a lot of fun when I was younger and they are great for exercise since you are running around and crawling in tubes but it seems they are all just for kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 ^Agreed. I miss those so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I'd go ape for APE. Seriously though, I would like to see adult sized playgrounds in places like college campuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Adult Playground = Wipeout? I'd love to even just play on those obstacles...(Elissa can probably vouch for this one) Kid playgrounds nowadays don't feel the same as what we had: huge metal slides (that never zapped you), roller slides, tanbark, turntables, ball pits...you probably get my idea. Playgrounds now are almost too safe with the spongy ground and simple designs instead of the complex ones we had. I'm sure APE would like to see Discovery Zone, the indoor playground mecca make a revival again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Thriller Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 ^ Oh my god! I LOVED Discovery Zones when I was a kid. Luckily, my mom knew they wouldn't last and took us there all the time. One reason why I don't really care for most lawyers. --James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyweird Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 The swings at one of our local playgrounds have OTSRs. I'm dead serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 ^I know what your talking about, I call them special swings because lulz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge_Wonderland_Fan Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I have seen those swings with the OSTRs, I just hope they're not Vekoma swings Are these the swings you're talking about ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 ^Wow...nothing like shoving safety down these kids' throats nowadays. What's next...playgrounds made of soft spongey foam? Or the complete disappearance of playgrounds altogether? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge_Wonderland_Fan Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I've seen playgrounds where the sand or pebbles have been replaced by soft rubber. At least the swings don't have trims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I have seen those swings with the OSTRs, I just hope they're not Vekoma swings Are these the swings you're talking about ? THESE THINGS ARE AWESOME. But, no matter how many times we tried to get it up and over, we failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyweird Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I have seen those swings with the OSTRs, I just hope they're not Vekoma swings Are these the swings you're talking about ? Sort of. The ones I'm familiar with have more of an Intamin style OTSR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netdvn Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Those swings seriously look really really strange. I wonder if you're able to swing over the bar with those. It's stuff like this that really makes me feel sorry for today's generation. A lot of the new playgrounds I've seen use bits of shredded tires packed together instead of sand/wood chips. I can remember when McDonald's Playlands actually had actual playground equipment, which probably would be met with lawsuits today. Are children not allowed to have fun anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge_Wonderland_Fan Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 ^ There was a McDonalds here which an amazing playground in it, it was the only reason my family ever went there. I remember once I managed to get lost in it, ahh memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastb2 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I want slides like these for my tree house. http://laserpanda.com/japan/playground.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I wonder if you're able to swing over the bar with those. But, no matter how many times we tried to get it up and over, we failed. Taiko Sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCoaster Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 If you have any sort of annual event or anything like that it needs to be here: City Museum You guys can also go on trips to Europe and other places that aren't so lawsuit happy and go on the crazy playgrounds they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheat Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I wonder if The American Playground Enthusiasts are associated with NAMBLA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRapidsNerd Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Years ago when my girlfriend's daughter asked me to go in the hamster tubes/suspended soft play fort at Chuckie Cheese, I had a good time. The nice thing about it was that it was built for adults and kids. There was a good bit of room for me to fit through. Really was amazing the whole thing hung from the ceiling. Really, we're all big kids here in some form or fashion. That's why we still go to parks and act goofy. It's fun. Whether it's a water park, amusement park, or what have you, it's still a big playground for little kids and big kids to enjoy. And that, was you warm and fuzzy philosophical moment for the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Last time I was at Chuck E. Cheese's, I saw this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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