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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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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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Kids Playground In Ukraine

Kids Playground In Ukraine

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

it's a good design and it looks fun. I think what makes it looks weird is the fact that it's old, fading and a bit dark and sad.

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

It's pretty cool, but the metal slides... Those burn like there's no tomorrow.

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

In Coral Gables near Miami, they have a concrete nude status of a woman in this position. We used to play on her boobs. There was only a general shape & no genitalia, but we thought it was excitingly naughty to be able to play on a naked lady.

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

I don't get whats wrong with this.... OH MY GOD LOOK AT ALL THE SLIDES!!! 3 seconds later: WHEEE!!!!

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

Inspiration for John Mayer's song - Your Body Is A Wonderland.

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Michelle Mock Hudgins
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually it’s a cool looking playground....needs a new paint job but it’s kick a*s cool

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

I’ve been there. It’s mostly fun but sometimes confusing and near the bottom, you could often get stuck

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Jacey Lynn
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not that bad tho! Pretty cool...but a lot of stairs..but maybe still fun!

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

I think this one is really cool, it just looks a bit sad with the faded colours. This must have looked great when it was freshly painted.

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

For safety sake, the tower is manned by armed guards at all times equipped with fully loaded tetanus shots.

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

Sliding down a razor blade landing in a pool of alcohol. So wheres the alcohol?

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

it would be interesting to have one Maddona slide like this made of something less dangerous than metal. Each thing in an amusement park in a different Madonna era.

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

I like this one, but then, these are my people. Long ago, these were my people.

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

Omg that thing is HUGE. Look at the regular blue one next to the giant ones...

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

I used to be a Russian nuclear submarine!

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I'm Just Gonna Leave This Here

I'm Just Gonna Leave This Here

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