Description
GOBI is built around density. Across 16.0 by 11.9 m and up to 5.1 m high, it packs a tight network of rope nets between multiple platforms linked by bridges, so the interior is as much a part of the structure as the outside. Children disappear into it and reappear somewhere else, which is precisely the quality that keeps a structure in use once the novelty of a new play area has worn off.
Density, and why it matters after year one
- A dense multi-level net gives many more distinct routes than an open frame of the same footprint, so the structure keeps offering new challenges to regular users.
- Bridged platforms create destinations within the structure: places to arrive at, occupy and defend, which is how children actually play.
- The mesh supports a climber who hesitates, so children attempt harder routes than they would on a rigid frame.
- High capacity without crowding, because users spread through the volume rather than queueing on a single route.
Built for open-access sites
An unsupervised urban park is the hardest test of a play structure. GOBI answers it through material choice rather than through fencing: reinforced stainless steel posts that do not need repainting, 18 mm polyamide rope with a braided galvanised steel core that resists cutting, aluminium and stainless steel connectors, and HPL decorative panels that survive impact and take graffiti removal without ghosting. Where a rope is damaged, the section is replaced individually rather than the structure being closed.
Site requirements
The minimum impact area is 19.4 by 15.2 m, surfaced for a free height of fall of 3.0 m. Foundations are high-strength concrete at 1.0 m depth and heavy lifting equipment is required for installation, so access has to be confirmed at design stage. See the wider Diamond Collection play structures for smaller options.
Technical specification
| Reference | LIF-GOBI-1373 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16.0 m (L) x 11.9 m (W) x 5.1 m (H) |
| Age range | 3 to 14 years |
| Free height of fall | 3.0 m |
| Safety area | 19.4 x 15.2 m |
| Frame | Reinforced stainless steel posts |
| Rope | 18 mm polyamide with braided galvanised steel core, cut and UV resistant |
| Finish | Stainless steel and aluminium connectors; HPL decorative panels |
| Foundation depth | 1.0 m, high-strength concrete |
| Standard | EN 1176, certificate issued by an independent certification body |
| Price | On request — project quotation within 24 business hours |
Frequently asked questions
How does the structure resist vandalism?
The steel core inside each rope makes cutting slow and conspicuous, the posts carry no coating to burn or peel, and the HPL panels can be cleaned rather than replaced. Damage tends to be cosmetic and repairable in place.
Can supervising adults see into the structure?
Partly, and that is a design decision rather than an oversight: children value places adults cannot immediately see. Sightlines into the main volumes are maintained, but a dense net is not a transparent one. Position seating so carers can see the entry and exit points.
What ongoing costs should we plan for?
Routine visual checks, quarterly functional inspections and an annual main inspection with access equipment for high-level connections, plus periodic rope and connector replacement. The posts and foundations are designed to outlast several rope renewals.
Send us your site plan with access routes and levels, and we will return a full costed proposal covering equipment, foundations, lifting, installation and the EN 1176 documentation within 24 business hours.










