Wooden-frame playground track glider with launch tower, climbing wall and steel glider rail.

Wooden Playground Track Glider with Launch Tower

Compact alternative to a zip wire: children launch from a timber tower and glide along a straight galvanised steel rail. For schools and parks.

Footprint
76.28
Fall height
1.75
Users
1
Ages
5-14
  • Designed, supplied and installed by our own teams
  • Certified to the relevant BS EN standard — handover pack included
  • Safety surfacing quoted alongside
  • Free design & budget price, usually within one working day
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Overview

A dynamic, space-efficient alternative to a traditional zip wire, the Wooden Playground Track Glider with Launch Tower brings high-energy play into schools, parks and public spaces. Children launch from an elevated tower before gliding smoothly along the straight steel glider rail, creating the same excitement as a zip wire but within a compact footprint. The unit features a sturdy wooden support frame combined with a durable steel glider track, offering a premium natural look without compromising performance. The tower includes a climbing wall and ladder for multi-route access, adding physical challenge and play value. The ergonomic seat and smooth-running trolley ensure a safe and enjoyable ride every time. Perfect for playgrounds wanting a standout attraction that encourages confidence, coordination and active outdoor play.

  • Construction:
    • Structural posts in robust timber
    • Glider rail and fixings in galvanised steel
    • HDPE play panels and anti-slip platform surfaces
  • Track: Straight steel glider rail with trolley and seat
  • Launch Tower: Elevated platform with climbing wall & ladder
  • Age Range: 5+
  • Compliance: BS EN 1176
  • Play Value: Strength, balance, coordination, risk-managed thrill
  • Ideal For: Schools, councils, public parks, leisure attractions
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    Specification

    Total footprint (m²)
    76.28
    Critical fall height (m)
    1.75
    User capacity
    1
    Age range
    5-14
    Length (cm)
    2445
    Width (cm)
    312
    Height (cm)
    395
    Standards

    Certified to the relevant BS EN standard — full details in the product description and data sheet

    Morti ref.
    zipplay1

    Safety & surfacing

    We'll match the safety surfacing to this item's free-fall height, your site and your budget, and include it in your quote. Where impact-absorbing surfacing is needed, it meets EN 1177. Annual inspection is recommended for school and public installations.

    Get a free design & budget price

    Tell us your site size and age group and we'll send a layout, surfacing options and a budget price — usually within one working day.