How to Create a Water Playground for Small Children

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Purchase plastic playground equipment like small toddler slides and seesaws.

   Make sure the hole is big enough to allow side room for the children to play in and to ensure they won't bump their heads going down the slide. ,,,,, The water should be no deeper than six inches, but if the child is very small it should be shallower.
   
   An older child (around three or four) may be able to handle water up to a foot deep. ,
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   Step 2: Make sure there are no wires where you want to build your playground.

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   Step 3: Dig a shallow hole

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   Step 4: large enough to fit the playground equipment in

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   Step 5: but with a flat bottom.

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   Step 6: Cover the hole with a layer of plastic sheeting

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   Step 7: then smooth a layer of concrete over it.

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   Step 8: Fill the concrete hole with small pieces of clean tire rubber to make the playground area soft enough for little feet.

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   Step 9: Place the equipment into the hole and place it far enough from the sides to make sure there will be no trouble.

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    Step 10: Place waterproof cushions under all slides and stairs for extra safety.

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    Step 11: Fill hole with water

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    Step 12: and route hoses to flow water over slides and steps.

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    Step 13: Let the children play with supervision.

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