How to Use play structure in a Sentence

play structure

noun
  • Jon built the kids a play structure with a deck that overlooks the ocean.
    — Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
  • He will be pushed outside of the pocket and play structure.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
  • There’s are a few bathrooms along the way, as well as a children’s play structure.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The new one is parklike with a treehouse play structure, leafy branch build-outs for hanging, and on-theme toys.
    — Curbed, 2 Oct. 2023
  • The plan calls for dead tree removal, gazebos and the existing play structure.
    — Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Our entire Shrek play structure has a big ramp that anybody in a wheelchair can get all the way up.
    — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
  • Giggles echoed in a nearby play area where children twisted knobs and spun a wheel in a car-like play structure.
    — Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The new outdoor furniture is already in place, and the play structure is about to arrive.
    — Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
  • On the north side, there’s a play structure and a lawn for birthday parties, soccer and picnicking.
    — The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2023
  • There’s no basketball court, play structure, picnic area or bathroom.
    — Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 June 2024
  • There will also be a dedicated baby/toddler area and a big play structure that kids can climb around.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
  • She could be seen walking over to a wooden play structure, which had a small picnic table underneath.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The property includes a three-car garage, a play structure, yards, woods, stone walls, a pond, and an outdoor fireplace.
    — The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Jan. 2026
  • There’s also a sandcastle water play structure for little ones and an outdoor splash pad for when the weather’s warm.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Young kids are running around one gym, hopping between an inflatable play structure and the basketball courts.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
  • For little kids, there is also a pool with a splash zone play structure equipped with interactive sprayers, nozzles and water jets.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
  • The outdoor space includes a play structure, patio, pergola, and a circular drive.
    — The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
  • The town used a grant to replace the centerpiece of the park with a new modular play structure for children ages 5 to 12.
    — Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 30 June 2023
  • This massive outdoor water complex has two pools for serious swimmers and a lagoon-like area with a water play structure for kids.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
  • Read full article The plane crashed near a large wooden play structure at one of the houses but no one was home at the time, Zuppa said.
    — Sean Cotter, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2023
  • Those zones include a pretend-play village, dress-up and stage area, multilevel play structure, an interactive wall, and arts and crafts.
    — Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
  • An upcoming amenity center, complete with a pool and play structure, is poised to add another layer of leisure and recreation.
    — Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2024
  • One is 25 meters and is built for lap swimming and diving, while the recreational pool features a water slide and play structure.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
  • At one end, there’s a children’s wading pool with an elaborate play structure and splash pad; at the other end, there’s the 25-yard, four-lane lap pool.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
  • Enjoy five waterslides, a lazy river, hot tubs, interactive play structure, wave rider surf pool and climbing wall.
    — Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
  • This was a far cry from the plastic play structure with soft rubber flooring that had been down the street from us in Alameda, California.
    — Kate R. Chrisman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Oct. 2025
  • An upcoming amenity center, featuring a pool and play structure, promises to add another layer of leisure and recreation.
    — Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2024
  • An upcoming amenity center, featuring a pool and play structure, promises to add another layer of leisure and recreation.
    — Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
  • This elaborate water play structure has several slides, water drums, and other interactive features to keep cool.
    — Carly Caramanna, Parents, 15 June 2024
  • The new outdoor pool boasts a dual entry wave pool, a splash pad, elevated play structure, a family leisure pool, many shady structures, rentable cabanas and a concessions area.
    — Myah Taylor, Dallas News, 28 May 2023

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