playgrounds

  • A rusty, old merry-go-round with faded paint sits on grass in a park, surrounded by trees and a metal slide in the background. The equipment appears weathered and unused.

    15 Old Playgrounds That Should Have Been Illegal

    Take a look at these 15 photos of old and dangerous playgrounds that would definitely not be up to code today.

    Scalding hot slides, too-high jungle gyms, and splinters galore: These are the hallmarks of playgrounds past. Before plastic seesaws and padded floors, playgrounds used to be prime territory for daredevil stunts. Lawsuits aside, maybe they were also a little more…