Young children are capable of incredible things. They’re natural explorers, eager problem-solvers and fearless adventurers. Yet playground equipment designed for ages 2 to 5 doesn’t always reflect their growing abilities or curiosity.

At Landscape Structures, we believe early childhood playgrounds should offer more than a few steps, slides and activity panels. They should inspire children to explore, challenge themselves, connect with others and discover what they’re capable of.

That’s why we introduced Smart Play® Volo Pico+™, a first-of-its-kind play experience that reimagines what’s possible for children ages 2 to 5.

Part of our innovative Smart Play family, Volo Pico+ combines inclusive design, age-appropriate challenges and immersive play opportunities in one compact structure. With 21 fully connected activities and endless ways to explore, it delivers big play for small explorers.

Playground Equipment for Ages 2 to 5, Reimagined

Between ages 2 and 5, children experience tremendous physical, cognitive, sensory and social-emotional development. They’re building coordination, testing their balance, developing problem-solving skills and learning how to interact with the world around them.

Playgrounds play an important role in supporting these developmental milestones. To do so, they must give children opportunities to explore at their own pace. At the same time, children need challenges that match their growing abilities.

Too often, playground equipment for younger children offers limited opportunities for discovery. As their confidence and abilities grow, children may lose interest and gravitate toward equipment intended for older kids.

Volo Pico+ takes a different approach.

Rather than prescribing how children should move through the structure, its open-format design invites them to create their own adventures. Multiple entry points and varying levels of challenge allow children to choose their own routes and discover new possibilities with every visit. It’s a play experience that meets children where they are while encouraging them to see how far they can go.

One Net. A Whole New Way to Play.

At the heart of Volo Pico+ is our proprietary LSI Flexx® Net, an innovative, steel-reinforced cable matrix that connects the entire structure.

Unlike traditional playground platforms and stairs, the LSI Flexx Net offers more ways to play. Children can climb, crawl, roll, bounce, balance or simply relax. Plus, the interconnected design encourages movement and makes it easy to explore activities throughout the structure.

And there’s plenty to discover along the way.

Integrated puzzles, diecast car tracks and other hands-on activities encourage fine motor development, imaginative play and problem-solving. Children can move between active physical challenges and quieter moments of exploration. As a result, they experience play that engages both body and mind.

With 21 fully connected activities, Volo Pico+ packs exceptional play value into a compact footprint. During early play testing, families saw the benefits of inclusive play firsthand. For example, Carly’s mother watched her daughter explore the structure with growing confidence. Even more exciting, Carly demonstrated abilities her family had never seen before.

“It wasn’t just about accessibility,” explained Jeannie Beck, Carly’s mom. “It was about giving Carly the opportunity to fully participate, explore, gain confidence and simply play. Watching her discover what she was capable of was a moment we’ll never forget.”

Different Paths. New Discoveries. Endless Possibilities.

Every child develops differently. That’s why inclusive playground design is about more than providing access. It’s about creating meaningful opportunities for children with different abilities, interests and comfort levels to participate.

Volo Pico+ supports a wide range of developmental experiences:

• Physical development: Climbing, balancing and navigating the net encourage coordination, motor planning, strength and agility.
• Sensory exploration: Movement, textures and visual elements engage multiple sensory systems, including tactile, vestibular and proprioceptive senses.
• Cognitive development: Puzzles, pathways and open-ended activities invite problem-solving, decision-making and creative thinking.
• Social-emotional development: Shared play experiences encourage cooperation, communication and connections with other children.

Its approachable scale and varied access routes help children explore with confidence. The design also provides space for caregivers to enter the structure and engage alongside young children, supporting shared moments of play and discovery.

The result is an ADA-compliant play environment that celebrates different ways of playing and growing.

21 Activities. One Surprisingly Small Footprint.

For landscape architects, park and recreation professionals and school planners, Volo Pico+ offers an exciting way to bring developmentally appropriate play to early childhood environments.

Its compact footprint maximizes play opportunities while minimizing the amount of safety surfacing required. Preconfigured designs simplify planning, with options for integrated shade to help protect children from UV exposure and keep them cooler.

A variety of color choices also makes it easy to complement the surrounding landscape or create a distinctive visual identity.

And for communities planning playgrounds that serve multiple age groups, Volo Pico+ pairs naturally with Smart Play Volo® and Volo Aire®. Together, these structures can create a visually cohesive playground destination with engaging experiences for children at different stages of development.

Big Moves. Small Discoveries. Real Development.

Young children don’t need smaller expectations. They need playgrounds that recognize their abilities, spark their curiosity and give them room to grow.

With Volo Pico+, we’re challenging traditional ideas about early childhood playground design and creating new opportunities for children ages 2 to 5 to explore. Because when we give little kids big opportunities to play, there’s no telling what they’ll discover.

Explore Smart Play Volo Pico+ and discover a new perspective on playground equipment for ages 2 to 5.

Frequently Asked Questions about Volo Pico+

1. What makes Volo Pico+ different from traditional playground equipment for ages 2 to 5?

Smart Play Volo Pico+ features 21 interconnected activities, a central LSI Flexx Net and multiple access points that encourage child-directed exploration rather than prescribed play routes.

2. How does Volo Pico+ support early childhood development?

Volo Pico+ combines climbing, balancing, puzzles, car tracks and social play to encourage physical, cognitive, sensory and social-emotional development in children ages 2 to 5.

3. Can Volo Pico+ be incorporated into a larger playground?

Yes. Volo Pico+ can complement Smart Play Volo and Volo Aire, helping create a visually cohesive playground environment with developmentally appropriate experiences for different age groups.