Turn A Wall Into A Playground
Once children start school they tend to become involved in sport, and even the smallest backyard can provide a safe space for them to practice.
Using painter’s tape, create a temporary arena for your budding sports star. From footy in the winter, to cricket and tennis in summer, there’s scope for year-round activity.
Cricket pitch
Cricket stump dimensions are 229 x 711mm. Measure the first stump and mark the wall with masking tape. From the top, measure across to the third stump and tape, then position the middle stump. Add the bails.
All you need to create a cricket pitch in the yard is a wall and a bit of masking tape
Soccer goals
Get in some soccer practice any time you feel like it with a removable goal. The dimensions of a junior net are 2133 x 6400mm. Measure across the base for the width, then tape the posts to the height of the net on both sides. Join the posts to create a crossbar. Make the goal smaller to increase difficulty.
Get in some soccer practice any time you feel like it with a removable goal
Creative canvas
Young children love to draw and paint, so turn the wall into a blank canvas for their ideas. Chalkboard paints are washable and come in a range of tintable colours.
Clean the wall and prepare the surface with a waterproof membrane. Once dry, apply the paint. One litre will cover 16sqm. Let it dry completely before use.
Encourage their artistic side with a canvas for temporary masterpieces
Vertical challenge
As your kids grow a little older, they will relish the challenge of a climbing wall. Not only is it a great workout, it increases self-confidence, teaches trust and builds strong, healthy bodies.
Rock climbing grips are ideal for any play area with vertical walls or ramps. For safety, position foam mats under the wall. Make sure the kids put on safety pads for elbows and knees, and always wear a helmet.
The grips used for this project come in different sizes in packs of five. Pre-drilled holes and fasteners are included, making them simple to install on timber walls and ramps.
For a masonry wall like this one, use masonry anchors such as DynaBolts.
Rock climbing is a fun activity that will appeal to slightly older kids