Indoor playground equipment can keep a child busy for hours while it develop her strength, agility, dexterity, balance and concentration.

Indoor playground equipment can be single-unit or multi-unit; the material used may be metal or wood; special requirements such as disabilities, the number of children who may use the equipment at the same time and the type of activities to be included should be considered in providing accessories like stools, tables, racks or litter bins .

Indoor playground equipment can be installed in malls, retails outlets, hospitals, schools or homes and can be customized to suit children of all age groups from infants to teens.

There are various aspects to be considered while buying playground equipment: is there enough room for the equipment? What is the size and shape? Is the surface under the equipment safe and resilient? Is there enough space between the pieces of the equipment? Is the equipment suitable for the child? Does it seem risky or unsafe in any way? Are there any protruding objects that might poke or hanging ropes that can strangle or cause the child to trip or fall? Is it easy to maintain? Is it environment friendly?

Manufacturers are designing indoor playground equipment very innovatively. This includes theme-based equipment like play systems that look like castles, forts, barns, planes, ships, trains and cars. One manufacturer even recreated a whole forest theme complete with caves, trees, tree houses, mountains, water falls and slides.

The Internet is a source for locating as well as ordering indoor playground equipment. There are several web sites so you can compare prices. Most manufacturers offer online designing, which would not only save time but also enable you to get the best deal at the best price.