MAYPOLE
Disabled children who can sit and hang on
can play with non-disabled children on the
maypole. But to start turning round the circle,
they may need another child to help push them.
playgrounds 423
HERE ARE 2 WAYS TO MAKE
A TOP TURN-MOUNT
nut
washer
drum
top turn-mount made
of old car wheel
and axle end
(see box)
inside rim
cut from
car tire
axle
hole in
post
u-bolts
lug
bolts
Grease fitting.
Weld steel
plate to
steel pipe.
Taper pole
to fit pipe.
car tire
inner tube
STEEL PLATE—
TOP VIEW
holes for
chains or
ropes
Fasten chains
with “S” hooks.
HANGING SEESAW SWING
OBSTACLE COURSE
rims of old tires
WARNING: Be sure
to use extra strong
rope or cable in any
equipment where
children could be
seriously hurt if
the rope breaks.
Adults should
test rope strength
regularly.
The weight of the tires
adds stability for
smoother swinging.
Old tires and drums can be
used for crawling games
and obstacle courses.
disabled village children