Over the last few years climbing frames have become a common feature in many suburban gardens. Timber frames that blend in with the garden make them appear as a natural part of the surroundings. Many wooden climbing frames are bought in kit form and have a pre-set design that means that there are limitations to it's size, shape and features (such as swings and slides).

The ability to create a climbing frame that exactly meets the needs of children is becoming a clear requirement. To be able to change and expand the configuration of the playcenter as the age, size and number of the children using it changes, is something many parents now desire. Especially when the other option is to replace it with an entirely new one.

This is where the idea of modular climbing frames is coming to the fore! Being able to design your own Wooden Climbing Frame (or Playcenter) that includes the number and style of Towers, interlinking bridges, swings, slides and nets allows the creative side of parents to come to the fore. And their children can get involved too!

Starting with the key part of any climbing frame, the Tower, the climbing frame can be designed to include any modules from a variety of designs to be added into the construction. These play towers have a variety of sizes and shapes to chose from, including a range of wooden and fabric roofs. All may inter connect via bridges and are able to have slide and swing modules added to them.

The slides and swings may be selected from the range of accessories to complete the type and theme of the Playcenter.

When the time approaches to add or change the features, simply by purchasing new or replacement accessories, the modular playcenters can expand or change their features or theme within a few hours.

To make these play centers as much fun as possible for imaginative kids, a full range of wooden climbing frame accessories such as rope ladders, telescopes, steering wheels and much more are readily available. They are aimed at stimulating children's imaginations as well as giving them a lot of exercise sliding, climbing and swinging.

When traditional play centers just don't provide the independence that the parents of today need, a modular play center may just be the way forward.