Tag:playground=spinning_circle
 playground = spinning_circle
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Spinning circle - a non-electric version of a treadmill (a slanted ring for turning, running and balancing, suitable for several children) 
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Description
A spinning circle is a playground equipment consisting of a circular or ring-shaped platform that rotates horizontally around a central axis. The platform is typically slightly tilted/slanted. Children can run along the inside or outside of the ring to make it spin, then hold on and enjoy the rotating motion. Unlike traditional merry-go-rounds (roundabouts), it is powered entirely by the children's own movement rather than being pushed from outside. The slanted surface allows for running, walking, balancing, and sitting while spinning. It is suitable for multiple children simultaneously.
The equipment can be used by people with mobility impairments, as it can be operated simply by sitting and shifting body weight to create rotation.
Accessibility and safety considerations: This equipment involves significant rotational movement and requires good balance and coordination. It may require caution for people with balance disorders, vestibular issues, or motion sickness susceptibility. The centrifugal force can be substantial when spinning at higher speeds, which may cause falls or dizziness. Users should be aware of the potential for nausea and disorientation, particularly when first using the equipment or after extended spinning.
Photos
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Spinning circle on a playground
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How to map
Add a playground=spinning_circle node within or near a leisure=playground area.
Additional tags
incline=*- The angle of tilt/slope of the ring (e.g.incline=10°orincline=5°)capacity=*- Number of children that can use it simultaneously (e.g.capacity=6)diameter=*- Diameter of the ring in meters (e.g.diameter=3)material=*- Material of seating area, e.g.,surface=rubber,surface=metalsurface=*- Ground surface material of the platform, e.g.,surface=woodchipsorsurface=plasticoperator=*- Operator of the playgroundmanufacturer=*- Manufacturer of the equipment (e.g.manufacturer=KOMPAN)min_age=*- Minimum recommended age (if marked)max_age=*- Maximum recommended age (if marked)
Tagging example
leisure=playground playground=spinning_circle incline=10° capacity=6 diameter=3 material=rubber surface=woodchips
Names in other languages
The spinning circle is known by various names in different languages:
- Template:Lang-de: Drehring, Laufring, Drehscheibe
- Template:Lang-nl: Draaimolen, Loopring
- Template:Lang-fr: Tourniquet incliné, Cercle tournant
- Template:Lang-es: Círculo giratorio, Aro giratorio
- Template:Lang-it: Cerchio rotante
- Template:Lang-pl: Krążek obrotowy
- Template:Lang-sv: Snurrande ring
- Template:Lang-da: Snurrering, Løbering
See also
Related playground equipment
playground=roundabout- Traditional flat merry-go-round/roundaboutplayground=spinning_disc- Flat rotating disk platformplayground=carousel- Carousel (usually with seats)playground=spinner- Single-person spinning equipmentleisure=playground- Playground area
General resources
- Playground Equipment - Overview of playground tagging
- Playground equipment manufacturers - List of playground equipment manufacturers
- EN 1176 on Wikipedia - European playground equipment safety standard
- ASTM F1487 on Wikipedia - US playground safety standards
Distinction from similar equipment
playground=spinning_circle- Tilted/slanted ring that rotates, users run inside/on itplayground=roundabout- Flat platform, usually pushed from outsideplayground=spinning_disc- Flat rotating disk, typically smaller