Imagine your little junior climbing up this huge ladder to slide down on a hot metal slide. Obviously, this was a very dangerous piece of equipment for children to play on. Today, you should not find these types of unsafe equipment in the local parks but if you do never let your child use it. When visiting the park you should inspect the equipment your kids will be using. One thing to really look at is the ground cover underneath the play area. Look for debris, such as exposed pieces of cement when leg posts have been concreted into the ground. Visual inspection is a must for safe play. A touch of the hand on a slide will tell you quickly if it's too hot for a child to use safely.
Most playgrounds appear to be safe, as a parent you need to be sure before allowing your child to use it. If you notice swings with damaged chains, loose hardware, wood that is cracked, rough or broken you should contact the city officials. Also, if you find graffiti, broken glass, etc this also warrants a call to the city. With new material's and components that are used today, such as plastic, resin and wood play structures, safe play is easier than years prior. Another main reason is the fact that many of the equipment is now deigned for a specific age range and skill level.
I remember when I was a kid me and friend regularly used to visit to park and there way kids play ground in that Marry-go