Playground Equipment Heather Canopy Mini Play Structure



The Heather Canopy Mini Play Structure is one of those toddler units I recommend when a daycare or preschool needs something purpose-built for the 6-to-23-month crowd. It has a crawl-through owl tunnel, a flower-themed climbing ramp, gear and mirror sensory panels, and a clock panel tucked under a leaf canopy roof. The whole thing sits at just a 16-inch fall height, which is about as low-risk as commercial play equipment gets. It holds 13 to 17 kids at once within a 14-foot-7 by 17-foot-7 use zone, and it meets ASTM F1487 and CPSC #325 standards.

BEST FOR: Daycare centers, preschools, and early childhood programs that need a dedicated structure for crawlers and new walkers. If your youngest kids are stuck watching the big-kid equipment from the sideline, this gives them their own space with sensory panels, tunnels, and ramps sized for tiny hands and feet.

At a Glance

  • Designed for ages 6-23 months
  • Capacity: 13-17 kids at once
  • Crawl-through owl tunnel and flower climbing ramp
  • Gear, mirror, and clock sensory panels
  • Leaf canopy roof for shade and visual appeal
  • Fall height: 16 inches
  • Use zone: 14' 7" x 17' 7"
  • ASTM F1487 and CPSC #325 compliant
  • Powder-coated steel posts with polyethylene components

What Makes the Playground Equipment Heather Canopy Mini Play Structure Stand Out?

I like the Heather because it packs a lot of developmental value into a compact footprint. The sensory panels -- gears, mirrors, a clock -- give toddlers something to manipulate and explore, and the crawl-through owl tunnel is the kind of feature that keeps them coming back. The flower-themed climbing ramp has enough texture and grip for kids who are still figuring out their balance.

Here's the thing about toddler play structures: they need to be engaging enough to hold attention but low enough that a stumble is no big deal. At 16 inches of fall height, this one checks that box. The leaf canopy roof also provides some shade, which matters when you have little ones who burn faster than they play. We install these for child care centers and community parks across New Jersey.

CAPACITY: 13-17 Kids, ages 6-23 Months.

USE ZONE: 14' 7" W x 17' 7" L — plan your site layout accordingly.

FALL HEIGHT: 16". Requires appropriate safety surfacing.

MATERIALS: Powder-coated steel posts with polyethylene plastic components.

CERTIFICATIONS: ASTM F1487 and CPSC Guidelines #325 compliant.

Specifications

  • Model: PMC026GLV
  • Category: Commercial Playgrounds
  • Age Range: 6-23 Months
  • Capacity: 13-17 Kids
  • Fall Height: 16"
  • Use Zone: 14' 7" W x 17' 7" L
  • Materials: Powder-coated steel posts with polyethylene plastic components
  • Certifications: ASTM F1487, CPSC Guidelines #325

Shipping & Installation

Shipping and professional installation are quoted separately. Contact NJ Swingsets & Playgrounds for a complete quote including delivery and installation. We are located in Midland Park, NJ and provide installation services in New Jersey, parts of New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Nationwide shipping available.

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