The Lost Playground

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PS Reader Murilo sent in these pictures from Ana Lidia Park in Brazil, where 70s playgrounds still stand and in great condition. Let's explore:



This is a pretty deluxe rocket set if I do say so myself.





This is Cinderella's pumpkin carriage (Model 155-422) from this catalog.







And this looks like the old Woman's shoe from the same catalog.





This is like walking back in time, if I ever get to Brazil, I'm heading here before the beach. Thanks Murilo!

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[johnnystorm]

Totally cool! When I was a kid our playground had the high tower with fireman pole and sliding board. I loved that pole, great for "changing" into Batman!
My daughter's current playground is a wonderful safe and elaborate affair made out of nontoxic pressure treated wood, complete with castle towers and bridges.
But we had a time on our sun burning slides and chain monkey bars didn't we?

[HardyGirl]

There was a park near my first teaching job in San Clemente, CA and it was called Rocket Park, b/c of the big structure (similar to above pic, but w/ a wavy slide). My class loved taking field trips there!

[vulcan2074]

Those are beyond cool. I have a special place in my heart for these kind of playground sets. Great pics!
Sammy

[megomania]

We have one of those in the Seattle area.

-Chris

[nvmbrsdoom5]

The rocket slide in my local park here in south Chicago is one of my fondest childhood memories.

Last summer I spotted a small old rocket slide from the highway while driving through Effingham, IL. First time I'd seen one in so many years, almost brought at tear to my eye!

[cjefferys]

Awesome pics! There used to be a playground near us that had rocketship shaped monkeybars (but sideways, as if in flight) and I loved that thing.

[J.B.]

The playground at our local park had a full sized tank and fire engine side by side. A little further off was the rocket similar to the one in those pics; the kids that were brave enough to climb to the tallest cabin got to commandeer the steering wheel.

[ScottA]

Love these pics.

[mazinz]

so when do we take the field trip to Brazil?