Lauren from SportsPlay is a versatile commercial playground structure designed to keep children ages 2–12 active, engaged, and exploring. Featuring six elevated play events, Lauren combines sliding, movement, sensory exploration, interactive activities, and social play into one well-rounded outdoor playground system.
Children can enjoy two different sliding experiences with a wide straight slide and double slide. The wide straight slide provides a classic trip back to ground level, while the double slide adds opportunities for children to slide alongside friends. Offering multiple slide experiences encourages repeated movement through the playground and helps keep active play flowing.
Stepping stones add a physical challenge that encourages children to think about foot placement, balance, coordination, and body positioning as they navigate the equipment. These movement experiences can support gross motor development while helping children build confidence in their physical abilities.
Lauren also incorporates several hands-on activities. A finger maze panel encourages fine motor exploration and problem-solving, while tic-tac-toe introduces opportunities for strategy, turn-taking, and social interaction. The bubble panel adds visual and sensory interest and can become part of imaginative games as children interact with the structure.
A transfer station provides an accessible route into the elevated play environment, helping broaden opportunities for children with varying abilities to participate in playground activities.
Lauren measures 22' x 20' when installed and requires a 34' x 32' use zone. At approximately 1,725 pounds, it uses in-ground mounting for a permanent commercial playground installation.
Key Specifications
- Product: Lauren
- Manufacturer: SportsPlay
- SKU: 911-228B
- Product Type: Commercial Playground Structure
- Recommended Age Range: 2–12 Years
- Total Events: 6
- Elevated Events: 6
- Installed Dimensions: 22' x 20'
- Use Zone: 34' x 32'
- Weight: 1,725 lbs.
- Mount Type: In-Ground
- Post Model: 3.5" Heavy Duty Posts
Developmental Benefits
- Supports gross motor development
- Encourages balance and coordination
- Develops motor planning and spatial awareness
- Encourages fine motor exploration
- Supports problem-solving and cognitive development
- Promotes turn-taking and cooperative play
- Encourages sensory exploration
- Supports imaginative and creative play
- Promotes communication and social interaction
- Builds confidence through active movement
Commercial-Grade Safety & Durability
Lauren is designed for long-lasting performance in commercial outdoor playground environments. The structure's steel support posts carry a lifetime warranty, while other metal components are backed by a 15-year warranty and plastic components by a 10-year warranty.
The structure weighs approximately 1,725 pounds and measures 22' x 20' when installed, with a required 34' x 32' use zone. Lauren uses in-ground mounting, with posts set directly into concrete during 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
Lauren is a strong choice for facilities looking for more than just climbing and sliding. Children can race a friend down the double slide, navigate the stepping stones, work their way through the finger maze, play tic-tac-toe, or explore the bubble panel. By combining physical, sensory, cognitive, imaginative, and social activities within one structure, Lauren delivers well-rounded play value for playgrounds serving children across a broad 2–12 age range.