The Bridge with Wooden Slats provides for a fun experience of height while helping children to strengthen their sense of balance while crossing the bridge. An element of fantasy and role play can be supported in this open-ended structure; it could be a bridge over a canyon or a river, or anything the children imagine! The combination of physical and fantasy play helps children to play longer and also to circulate throughout the playground, which encourages more vigorous play. The responsive play surface will also encourage jumping and bouncing, which strengthens bone density, which is an essential health benefit, with life-long effects. The high capacity of the structure also supports social play, which important for children's mental health and well-being and also important to strengthen community.