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Alpha Tower

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The Alpha Tower brings height to your playground with multiple climbing opportunities and exhilarating sliding. Innovative climbers invite kids to scale the outside up to the 4’ and 8’ decks. Or they can reach the decks by climbing inside, ultimately reaching the fully enclosed 12’ deck for an amazing view. Kids have two great ways to get back down. The Double Swoosh Slide® lets kids slide two at a time from the 8’ deck and the curvy WhooshWinder® Slide offers a thrilling ride from the very top. The compact interior will have kids climbing and crawling to explore all the different activities. The Alpha Tower’s distinctive geometric design encourages imaginative play. It also gives kids plenty of unique ways to look out, while perforated and slotted panels provide visibility from the outside. The cool aesthetics of the Hot Dip Galvanized (HDG) steel frame are ideal for this modern design and offer enhanced corrosion resistance for coastal environments.

Age Range: 5 to 12 years
Features:
  • Single tower overall height 20 feet
  • Built-in shade
  • ADA compliant
  • Choice of colors for ProShield® components, primary and secondary Permalene® panels, and polyethylene
  • Designed for the US and Canada
  • HDG steel posts only
  • Direct bury only, with Tower posts mounting to a concrete slab
  • U.S. Patent No. D861,111

Developmental Benefits: Learn more
  • Sensory - Proprioception, Tactile, Vestibular+, Visual
  • Motor Skills - Agility, Balance, Coordination, Core Body Strength, Endurance, Eye-Hand Coordination, Flexibility, Lower Body Strength, Motor Planning, Upper Body Strength
  • Cognitive Skills - Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking
  • Social/Emotional Skills - Cooperation, Imaginative Play, Social Skill Development

Design Standards:
  • ASTM
  • CSA

Dimensions:
  • Min Area Required: 34’ 2” x 43’ 1” (10,41 m x 13,13 m)
  • Max Fall Height (ASTM): 144” (3,66 m)
  • Max Fall Height (CSA): 182” (4,62 m)

Design Tips:
  • ADA: 7 elevated play components (4 accessible by transfer), 3 accessible ground level play components of 2 different types
  • ADA elevated/accessible: Corner Climber, Rung Climber, Triangle Panel Climber, 96" Double Swoosh Slide®
  • ADA elevated/not accessible: Lookout Climber, Vertical Ladder, 144" WhooshWinder® Slide
  • ADA ground level/accessible: Belt Hammock, Chin Up, Ring Pull

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  • Inclusive Playgrounds
  • About Us
    • Partnerships >
      • Build Jakes Place
      • Miracle League
      • Shane's Inspiration
      • Star Institute
  • Inclusive Play
    • Facts of Inclusivity
    • Play Engages The Senses
    • Inclusive Playground Design
    • Development Skills
    • Safety Surfacing
    • Sample Inclusive Play Designs
    • Inclusive Play Literature
    • Inclusive Project References
  • Inclusive Play Products
    • Sliding
    • Spinning
    • Climbing
    • Swinging
    • Sensory Play Elements
    • Sensory Panels
    • Rocking-Bouncing-Balancing
    • Overhead Events
    • Tunnels
    • Bridges and Ramps
    • Nature Inspired Play
    • Symbol Communication Sign
    • Unique Structures
    • Smart Play Structures
    • Fabric Shade Structures
  • Videos
  • Resources
    • Playground Grant Resources
    • Main General Recreation Website
    • Community Build Playgrounds
  • Contact Us
  • More
    • Blog
    • Privacy Policy
    • Legal