adventure playground

noun

, British.

1. a children's playground, often in a somewhat desolate urban area, that utilizes derelict industrial or commercial items or products for equipment, as used tires for swings and wooden crates for tunnels.

adventure playground

noun

1. a playground for children that contains building materials, discarded industrial parts, etc, used by the children to build with, hide in, climb on, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of adventure playground¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Outside London, attractions that performed well included RHS Garden Wisley in Woking, Surrey, in 21st place, and Burghley House in Lincolnshire, which saw an 86% increase to 154,827 visitors after the introduction of an adventure playground.

From BBC

They also have a "pick your own" field of sunflowers in the summer, as well as adding a children's adventure playground.

From BBC

They include the Kiln Park Marina Bar and a new adventure playground, which is yet to be built.

From BBC

Nearby: Amalyn is close to Cabin John Regional Park, which has athletic fields, indoor and lighted outdoor tennis courts, the Adventure Playground, the Cabin John Ice Rink and the Cabin John Miniature Train.

From Washington Post

He said Mr Johnson had turned his position into "an adventure playground for his narcissistic vanity".

From BBC