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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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All Aboard Thomas The Existential Angst Engine

All Aboard Thomas The Existential Angst Engine

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Really? For Kids To Play?

Really? For Kids To Play?

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Антон Христов
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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Uhhh... You Alright There, Pikachu?

Uhhh... You Alright There, Pikachu?

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Just A Regular Russian Playground, Nothing To See Here

Just A Regular Russian Playground, Nothing To See Here

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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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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Ouch

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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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Troux
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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TomiSmith
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated 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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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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d bradley
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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

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

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

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Faith Nicole
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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

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April Garcia Andrade
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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*

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Sel Bonda
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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...

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2 years ago DotsCreated 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)

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AzureFalcon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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Erica D B
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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Joe Palffy
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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

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Sarah Hall
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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Miklós Nagy
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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Never Split Your Legs When You Slide Down

Never Split Your Legs When You Slide Down

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Not Exactly The Right Place For A Playground

Not Exactly The Right Place For A Playground

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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Spiderman Bounce House

Spiderman Bounce House

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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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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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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So I Took My Son To A Playground In Poland...

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

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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Come And Play, Children

Come And Play, Children

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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This Spiderman Children's Ride Has A Visible Panty Line

This Spiderman Children's Ride Has A Visible Panty Line

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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Morg And Lisu

Morg And Lisu

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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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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Guess Donald Duck Really Likes Kids

Guess Donald Duck Really Likes Kids

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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This Monstrosity

This Monstrosity

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Uhh... Spongebob?

Uhh... Spongebob?

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At The Playground

At The Playground

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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This Playground Of A Private Kindergarten In Omsk, Russia

This Playground Of A Private Kindergarten In Omsk, Russia

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I'm Just Gonna Leave This Here

I'm Just Gonna Leave This Here

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