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Carnival Series 30 Year Anniversary
Happy 30th Anniversary to the Carnival Series! Although the Carnival Series is currently in retirement that doesn’t mean that they are not available in your local showrooms. For 30 years our Carnival Series swing sets have been bringing joy and excitement to kids around the globe. It’s the perfect size for nearly every backyard with Read more…
Commercial Playground Equipment ADA Options
The Best ADA Features For Commercial Swing Sets Children of all sizes and ages have one thing in common: they like to play! Most commercial playgrounds are ADA Compliant, meaning that children with disabilities have safe and enjoyable play areas while socializing with other kids. Rainbow Play Systems® offers commercial playground equipment that meets the Read more…
H-Arm vs Y-Arm: Choosing the Right Basketball Hoop
If you’re in the market for a high-quality basketball hoop, you’re probably expecting a professional look and feel. There are a lot of things that factor into a hoop’s performance and aesthetics, including seemingly small details like backboard support arms. When it comes to high-end hoops, there are two main types of support arm designs: Read more…
How To Choose an Outdoor Basketball Hoop for Your Child
Outdoor basketball hoops can be a lot of fun. They’re a great way to provide entertainment to your kids — while encouraging them to get outside for some exercise! Playing basketball is also great for muscle development, motor skills and coordination, self-discipline and socialization. While there are countless reasons to buy a basketball hoop, there Read more…
Basketball Hoop Winterization: How To Protect Your Basketball Hoop in the Winter
Do you have an outdoor basketball hoop? Outdoor hoops can be a great investment — getting kids involved in a fun, healthy hobby that’s great for physical development. As with any outdoor activity, however, play is often subject to weather conditions. As colder months approach, you may be wondering, “How do I protect my basketball Read more…
Winterizing Your Trampoline: Can you leave a trampoline outside all winter?
Trampolines can provide nearly endless entertainment for kids in the spring, summer and fall months. But, what happens when temperatures start to plummet? Many people ask themselves, “Do I have to take down my trampoline in the winter?” The answer to that question depends on several factors, including your climate and the instructions provided in Read more…
Building vs Buying a Swing Set
A swing set can make a wonderful addition to your backyard, getting your kids outside for years of active, imaginative play. Swing sets provide many benefits for growing bodies and minds, helping to boost physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. So, if you’re thinking of getting a swing set for your family, you might be Read more…
Are Metal or Wood Swing Sets Better?
If you’re thinking about buying a swing set for your children, you’re probably considering a lot of different factors, such as cost, ease of installation, safety, durability, warranty, and more. While these are all important things to consider, nothing makes a bigger difference than material type. Specifically, wood versus metal swing sets. Swing set materials Read more…
How Much Weight Can a Swing Set Hold?
Maybe you’re in the market to buy your kids a playset. Maybe you’re just concerned about your existing one. Either way, you should be conscious of your playset’s weight limit. If you’re wondering how much weight a wooden, metal, or plastic swing set can hold, good for you! You’re thinking about your kids’ safety. At Read more…
What Playset Features are Great for Older Kids?
There are several options that are great for older kids. We always say that a Rainbow Play System is a play set that your kids grow into, not out of. You can start out with a Pkg II (which is the main structure of the play set with the Swing Beam) and then upgrade as Read more…