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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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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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This Terrifying Playground For Children

This Terrifying Playground For Children

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

Oh wait! it's a kind of Rorschach test ! I see... a Tchernobyl cow!

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

If Gaudi and Dali decided to get together and design a playground this would be the result.

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

Same here! I can totally see myself with my friends and/or siblings play-pretending we're the Power Rangers fighting this evil creature. And then it captures one by one, but we manage to escape as we're sliding down out of it. ♥

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Monika Soffronow
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OK, so this is the Monster or Golem Slide, in a park in Jerusalem made by the famous French-American sculptor, painter, and filmmaker Niki de Saint Phalle. She was one of the few women artists widely known for monumental sculpture. This one is from the early 1970ies. (Oh yes, I am certain that some of you will be absolutely aghast with her surname)

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

thanks! i saw this and thought: what an awesome slide, why is everybody complaining about it? creative and funny design, i would be habby to play here, even as an adult!

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Nadja Lambacher
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That`s a famous one. "The Monster" in Jerusalem. Designed by artist Nikki de Saint-Phalle who also created the Nanas.

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

This is actually one of the better designs I've seen in this post.

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Dylan Hoff
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If any film directors out there want to create a 70s style horror movie...

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Daniella Zauber
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Getting inside it as a kid was the scarriest thing ever. Never know if you will find a junkie, a prostitute, a homless man or just s**t people left there. The slide though, was epic! Its called The Monster, its in jerusalem.

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Mosheh Wolf
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would you believe that, when it opened, kids lined up all the way down the street. When the mayor Teddy Kollek, tried to get on it for a photo op, the kids wouldn't let him near it...

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Rich McCormick
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kinda like this one and the three headed slide looks allot more safe. The set up looks like a weird abstract painting! Kinda cool!

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

Downvote all you want, I think it's kinda cool and abstract looking!

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Sophie Whitbread
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He has 3 tongues. That is something out of my nightmares. 🐮👅👅👅

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Anna Trudiy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's actually by Nicky De Saint Phalle and it is huge and amazing. Its Name is, obviously, The Monster.

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Rebel Angel
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I lived near it, i would watch the children play as i passed by and it looked so fun..i think i even played there as a child, its the best childrens slide in the world

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Niv Vitz
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's in Jerusalem https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293983-d6672290-r290158491-Rabinovich_Park-Jerusalem_Jerusalem_District.html

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

A 3 tongued monster. At least kids can actually slide on this one without losing the ability to reproduce.

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

even the monsters from resident evil 7 look handsome compared to this

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Kim Mahood
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how the trees look dead as well... A playground in hell!

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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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