Kids' playgrounds are supposed to be a hub for a child's imagination, so the designs must yield to creativity. While Danish brands such as LEGO and MONSTRUM are superstars with innovative playset creations, some jungle gym designers just seem to miss the mark.

Below is a compilation of playground design fails that are far from friendly. Who knew that once wholesome characters like Frosty, the Snowman or Spiderman could become so inappropriate with just a few bad design placements. Yes, some of these backyard playgrounds are so disturbing you will wonder how the designer or parents missed it. Scroll down below to see photos of hilariously shady playground equipment that are definitely not age-appropriate, but are sure to give you a good laugh. Don't forget to upvote your favs!

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Laugh Fan
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Flipping hell... no-one in their right mind, surely?

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    #2

    All Aboard Thomas The Existential Angst Engine

    All Aboard Thomas The Existential Angst Engine

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    Kaisu Rei
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's just going through some stuff, okay?

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    #3

    Really? For Kids To Play?

    Really? For Kids To Play?

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    Антон Христов
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends how you look at it. It can be quite useful for explaining how did they came to existence.. OR NOT.

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    #4

    Uhhh... You Alright There, Pikachu?

    Uhhh... You Alright There, Pikachu?

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    Kaisu Rei
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is no excuse for this, who thought it was a good idea???

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    #5

    Just A Regular Russian Playground, Nothing To See Here

    Just A Regular Russian Playground, Nothing To See Here

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    Laugh Fan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did someone wake up with the head next to them on a pillow Mafia-style?

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    #6

    My Friend Is In South Korea And She Saw This In A Playground

    My Friend Is In South Korea And She Saw This In A Playground

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    Kaisu Rei
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excuse me but what's going on here??

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    #7

    Ouch

    Ouch

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    Just another user...
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Child: WEEEEEEEEE Child: WEEEEEEEEE Child: WEEEEEEEEE Child: *roblox death sound*

    Kjorn
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    seem like a part is missing

    pandamonium
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're right look at the screw holes neither side of the slide tube

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    birdhouse
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sir Isaac Newton's Fun Park! Have fun and learn all about gravity at the same time.

    Ed Souza
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's hope no one went on this slide face down.

    Troux
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The last part of the slide is missing, as evidenced by the empty bolt holes. To clarify, this is not a design fail, this is a maintenance fail.

    TomiSmith
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just hope a child doesn’t end up with a broken leg. Law suit anyone?

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    Jill Pulcifer
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This ones just broken, you can see the holes where there should be another section bolted onto it, which makes it slightly more forgivable than say the creepy childapede a few photos up.

    AvengingDragon
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoever designed this must hate kids.

    Analyn Lahr
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the ground is softer than it looks?

    d bradley
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    someone broke the end off, it's not a design fail, it's a user problem

    BusLady
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somebody moved the mattress and forgot to put it back. (sarcasm)

    The Cappy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bottom-most segment of the slide came off, and no one put it back on.

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    Faith Nicole
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Part of the slide is sent out for repair, sorry kids.. free ace bandages and crutches to the right

    April Garcia Andrade
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Girl:Mommy I'm scared!!/Mom:It will be ok sweety NOW GO/Girl:But mo- *mom pushes her off*

    Donna Reynolds
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Orthopedic doctor on speed dial slide

    Sel Bonda
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Break your leg. Wobble. Bang your head. Crack. Head to toe reconstruction. Play area sponsored by ... Ortho Hosp next door. Jus waitin...

    Jeremy cruuz
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I see this design fail IRL, I will get hurt and get sent to the doctor

    inky Panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this photo was taken moments before disaster

    Pikachu_is_drawing
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mom: Go on the slide Kid: Ok (and the kid came out, and into the hospital)

    AzureFalcon
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YOU DIED: ZeroGarde54 Fell From A High Place. RESPAWN BACK TO TITLE SCREEN

    HungryPanda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the slide is broken 😬

    Erica D B
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They forgot to put the "Do Not Use. Being Repaired" sign up.

    Aitchilm
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I told you guys to install this at the water park."

    Melissa D
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would you let your child go on it like this

    Tara Trainor
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is ridiculous! A kid could actually die!

    Joe Palffy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that looks more like a piece is missing, so i won't call it a design fail, just a construction fail

    Jodi Ellis
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Safety was not on their minds when installing this!

    Sarah Hall
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always enjoy falling to my death at the bottom of a slide

    Sleep Meister
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that a parent let their kid go down it

    C Hypercube
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When childhood ends, and real life kicks in.

    Disabled Dabber
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just called being poor... That s**t is broken.

    Full Name
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would've been all over this as a kid. Looks fun!

    Magpie
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was this designed by the local bones surgeons?

    Russian Otaku
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Old pic and it is just missing the last segment

    Rebekah
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I admit. I just laughed. Apologies.

    sunnyrei82
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Xtreme Playground!!! 4 Hardcore KidZ !11!!1!!

    Miklós Nagy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course you can abort your baby even if she is 9 years old!

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    But Why

    But Why

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    Never Split Your Legs When You Slide Down

    Never Split Your Legs When You Slide Down

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    #10

    This Mickey Mouse At A Local Play Park

    This Mickey Mouse At A Local Play Park

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    #11

    Not Exactly The Right Place For A Playground

    Not Exactly The Right Place For A Playground

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    Just another user...
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i can see myself slipping. slipping when it’s dry. slipping when I’m walking slowly. this is my problem ;-;

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    #12

    Spiderman Bounce House

    Spiderman Bounce House

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    Aaron Kara
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pump that inflates the castle probably needs to be inserted into the a**s... because, spiderman

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    #13

    Well That's A Penis...

    Well That's A Penis...

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    #14

    If You’re A 10 Foot Child And Want To Learn Braille Do I Have The Playground For You!

    If You’re A 10 Foot Child And Want To Learn Braille Do I Have The Playground For You!

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    This Awful Slide Placement

    This Awful Slide Placement

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    Just another user...
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    c’mon man... we’re trying to ~not~ drive the elephants to extinction...

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    #16

    This Terrifying Playground For Children

    This Terrifying Playground For Children

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    #17

    So I Took My Son To A Playground In Poland...

    So I Took My Son To A Playground In Poland...

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    Daria Z
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now THAT's what usually springs to mind when I hear "spotted d**k pudding"

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    #18

    Come And Play, Children

    Come And Play, Children

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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Child: *copies Pirate role model* Parental figure: where the hell did I go wrong?

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    #19

    This Spiderman Children's Ride Has A Visible Panty Line

    This Spiderman Children's Ride Has A Visible Panty Line

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    Stimpy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I guess they just used a basemodel for a superman-type hero (knickers-on-the-outside-style) and repainted it as spiderman...

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    #20

    Morg And Lisu

    Morg And Lisu

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    Enuya
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are post-apocalyptic Simpsons. I mean, after they turned into zombie.

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    #21

    Make Fun Safe

    Make Fun Safe

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    Spotted At A Local Park On The Play Structure. Teaching Kids About The Planets... That Revolve Around The Earth...?

    Spotted At A Local Park On The Play Structure. Teaching Kids About The Planets... That Revolve Around The Earth...?

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    This Useless Playground Tic-Tac-Toe Board

    This Useless Playground Tic-Tac-Toe Board

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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OOH! FIRST TO TWO WINS! I WILL CHALLENGE ANYONE TO THIS— anyone under 5

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    #24

    Guess Donald Duck Really Likes Kids

    Guess Donald Duck Really Likes Kids

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    Laugh Fan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You'd think designers would know by now that certain animals, cartoon characters and people do NOT make good playground rides/games/toys. Maybe it would be best to just put good quality equipment in a playground and give up on this kind of thing.

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    #25

    This Monstrosity

    This Monstrosity

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    steve
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why are there so many plagyground things like these...

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    #26

    Uhh... Spongebob?

    Uhh... Spongebob?

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    S.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's ... He's staring right into my soul ...

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    At The Playground

    At The Playground

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    Laugh Fan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Designed by someone dyslexic? It's the kind of thing my husband would do with the form of dyslexia he has.

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    #28

    This Playground Of A Private Kindergarten In Omsk, Russia

    This Playground Of A Private Kindergarten In Omsk, Russia

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    Kids Playground In Ukraine

    Kids Playground In Ukraine

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    I'm Just Gonna Leave This Here

    I'm Just Gonna Leave This Here

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    Enuya
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Winnie the Pooh after years of honey and hard drugs abuse.

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