An all natural wood Ponderosa Commercial Playground at the scenic Potomac Overlook Regional Park in Virginia.

In the photos at left, note the graded safety surfacing, which goes from the level required for the playground, down to absolute ground level, for easy access to the playground area.

This installation is in Potomac Overlook Regional Park, which, though only 67 acres, boasts a respectable 2.5 miles of natural surface hiking trails. Shenandoah it is not, but for many, 2.5 miles provides a satisfying trekking experience - especially considering the terrain. Sitting high on a bluff overlooking the Potomac River, Potomac Overlook Regional Park has an abundance of steep (but brief) hills.

It is not surprising to find a Bears Playground in such a natural wilderness setting. Bears Playgrounds are designed to compliment any environment.

To make our nature inspired playgrounds, we use natural materials, like our beautiful, whole, round Northern White Cedar logs with all their natural features. Our cedar logs have a fat end and a skinny end like a tree (instead of a manufactured dowel), they have gorgeous wood grain, checking, knots, crooks, curves, etc. Our Bold, Strong and Built to last architecture beautifies children's spaces, while capturing a child’s imagination. Our nature inspired products and natural materials help stimulate a child’s enthusiasm for nature. In short, our products facilitate learning, create opportunities for exercise, help build social skills and help provide a unique connection to the great outdoors.