The Working Forest

The Working Forest at Beechenhurst Forestry England is a motivational and testing piece of climbing play equipment that offers the 6 to 12 years age group a destination play feature and an aspirational piece for younger children. The history of the Forest of Dean as a mining community inspired the playground theme. The poles are laid out in the same linear formation as a Forest plantation, there is a Mine Shaft platform (which ties visually to the existing structure) and a Crane which can be used in both industrial and forest industries.

This non-prescriptive climbing element uses natural shaped robinia poles that have been debarked and sanded to create a smooth surface. Attached to the poles at a variety of heights off the ground are a large number of high and low level beams, with a scramble net, balance ropes, climbing holds and foot notches. There are many entry and exit points and various ways of traversing, which allows it to be used by a large number of children at the same time. The uneven surface of the poles and beams increase the level of challenge and test decision making and coordination skills.

Wooden playground climbing structure with a rope net on a gravel surface, surrounded by other wooden play equipment and buildings, with trees and blue sky in the background.
Wooden playground structure with climbing ladder and slide, set in a park under a blue sky with some clouds.
View of a wooden playground structure through a square cutout, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
Wooden playground structure with slides and climbing frame on gravel surface, fenced yard with trees and building in the background under clear blue sky.
Wooden playground swing set with a circular net swing on a wood chip ground, surrounded by trees and other playground equipment under a partly cloudy sky.
Wooden playground structure with a platform, rope barrier, and small slide, set on gravel ground in a park with trees and a fence in background.
Wooden playground structure with a clear blue sky and some trees in the background.
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