Playing at Easton's Beach Just Got More Fun

At first glance, that rocky formation on Easton’s Beach next to some stumpy old broken pylons jutting up from the sand looks to be a natural feature.

Take a closer look and soon the true nature of the objects are revealed: it’s nature-inspired play equipment.

The Newport Public Services Department just installed the equipment on April 24, just in time for the summer season when children will be able to climb, sit and let their imaginations go wild.

The new equipment simulates several chunky stone formations and “blends into the natural beach setting,” the department said in a release. “The natural look creates an enhancement of the beach and it is sure to become a favorite spot for future generations of children.”

The new playground replaces rusty equipment that had finally lost its fight against the relentless corrosion caused by the nearby salt water.

“Replacing with traditional play equipment was not an option,” the department said. “The availability of an area for children to play while they are at the beach is one of the features that makes Easton’s Beach so special and abandoning the playground was not an option for the public services staff.”

After much research, they found products and services offered by Landscape Structures, a company that designs and builds a wide range of playground setups.

One of its product lines is inspired by the natural world and the earth tones and shapes of the rocks seemed like an obvious choice. Best of all, they won’t corrode.

“This new exciting playground will offer children ample opportunities for creative play and will encourage maximum physical activity.”

Check out the video below by Landscape Structures about their nature-inspired line.