Bobbie from SportsPlay is a versatile commercial playground structure designed to encourage active movement, sensory exploration, creativity, and social interaction for children ages 2–12. Featuring eight total play events—seven elevated and one ground-level—Bobbie combines traditional playground favorites with interactive and sensory activities to create a well-rounded outdoor play experience.
Children can choose between two different sliding experiences. The triple rail slide adds an exciting open-style challenge, while the straight slide provides a familiar playground favorite. Offering different ways to return to ground level encourages repeated movement through the structure and keeps active play flowing.
A crawl tunnel introduces another type of movement and exploration. As children crawl through the enclosed space, they practice bilateral coordination, body awareness, and motor planning while adding a sense of adventure to their play.
Bobbie also includes several interactive components that expand the experience beyond climbing and sliding. A bubble window encourages visual exploration, while the ball turn panel provides hands-on manipulation and fine motor activity. The mirror panel invites children to explore reflections, expressions, and imaginative games.
At ground level, the sand and water table introduces tactile sensory play. Children can scoop, pour, mix, experiment, and create, making it a valuable addition for facilities looking to incorporate sensory experiences into their outdoor environment.
A transfer station provides an accessible route into the elevated play environment, helping create additional opportunities for children with varying abilities to engage with the structure.
Key Specifications
- Product: Bobbie
- Manufacturer: SportsPlay
- SKU: 911-224B
- Product Type: Commercial Playground Structure
- Recommended Age Range: 2–12 Years
- Total Events: 8
- Elevated Events: 7
- Ground Events: 1
- Installed Dimensions: 13' x 21'
- Use Zone: 25' x 33'
- Weight: 2,272 lbs.
- Mount Type: In-Ground
- Post Model: 3.5" Heavy Duty Posts
Developmental Benefits
- Supports gross motor development
- Encourages balance and coordination
- Develops bilateral coordination through crawling
- Supports motor planning and spatial awareness
- Encourages fine motor development
- Provides tactile and sensory exploration
- Supports cause-and-effect learning
- Encourages imaginative and creative play
- Promotes communication and social interaction
- Supports cooperative and independent play
Commercial-Grade Safety & Durability
Bobbie is designed for use in commercial outdoor playground environments and features SportsPlay's 3.5-inch heavy-duty post system. Its combination of elevated play, slides, interactive panels, sensory activities, and commercial construction makes it suitable for frequent use at child care centers, schools, parks, and community playgrounds.
The structure weighs approximately 2,272 pounds and measures 13' x 21' when installed, with a required 25' x 33' use zone. Bobbie uses in-ground mounting, with posts set directly into concrete during installation for a permanent commercial playground installation.
Appropriate impact-attenuating playground surfacing should be incorporated according to the equipment specifications and applicable playground safety requirements. Professional installation, routine inspections, and ongoing maintenance help support safe use and dependable long-term performance.
Ideal Applications
- Child care centers and preschools
- Elementary schools
- Head Start and early learning programs
- Parks and municipal playgrounds
- Churches and community organizations
Bobbie stands out for its combination of physical and sensory play. Children can crawl through the tunnel, choose between two different slides, experiment with the ball turn panel, explore their reflections in the mirror, look through the bubble window, or get hands-on at the sand and water table. With eight varied play events and an age range of 2–12 years, Bobbie provides a balanced mix of active, sensory, imaginative, and social experiences for commercial playground environments.
