Outdoor Tunnels
Outdoor playground crawl tunnels come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and styles — yet they all share something in common. From straight crawl tunnels to curved and themed tubes, they add extra opportunity for discovery and wonder. As children of all abilities explore your playground and its equipment, they’ll interact with others, play, exercise, and develop important motor skills.
Little Tikes Commercial offers a dynamic line of outdoor playground tunnels, including criss-cross tunnels, curved and straight crawls, and an animal-themed tube. You can browse our selection below.
Outdoor Tunnels
Outdoor Tunnels
How Tunnels Can Enhance Your Playground
Commercial playground tubes and tunnels help children develop their motor skills through movements such as crawling or scooting. A tunnel also encourages exercise and play, which offer other emotional and physical benefits. In general, having plastic tunnels and tubes for playgrounds enhances play by providing a generous, enclosed space for an additional playtime challenge. Incorporate one into your local playground for benefits such as:
- Motor Skill Development: Playground crawl tubes provide an excellent challenge to help children develop key motor skills. When climbing through a tunnel, children use intentional actions that require them to control their arm and leg movements. Whether they’re maneuvering through our straight crawl tunnel or balancing through our incline crawl tunnel, they’ll strengthen their spatial and body movement awareness.
- Exercise: There are a variety of popular playground equipment pieces that offer different forms of physical challenge, such as climbing walls or balancing ropes. Tunnels provide another unique opportunity for exercise. As children crawl or scoot through playground tubes, they must exert their arms and legs for a well-rounded physical effort.
- Problem Solving: Limited movement of arms and legs encourages children to brainstorm new and creative ways to escape tight places.
- Sensory Stimulation: Through sensory play, children can explore their world and learn how to be successful in it. Our playground tubes and tunnels give kids an enriching experience full of vibrant color, texture, and light. Playground tunnels encourage users to develop and hone their senses through self-led exploration. The more children play, the more they develop the skills necessary to impact the world around them.
- Play Time: Last but certainly not least, tunnels are fun! Children can use them to enhance playtime in a number of ways. Whether kids are crawling, hiding, or racing, tunnels are an exciting and interactive piece of playground equipment. They can be used for either solo or group play, and they offer a welcoming space for children to get away from a crowd if they’re feeling overwhelmed on the playground. The enclosed nature of a tunnel can stir children’s imaginations to create different worlds or engaging scenarios.
- Encourage Imagination and Social Interaction: Through playful interaction on tube playground equipment, children can turn make-believe ideas into real-life scenarios. Tunnels can be mysterious spaces where children can explore and imagine other worlds. Playground tunnels can also be used as quiet, safe havens where children are able to self-regulate their emotions and return to play when they are ready.
Outdoor Tunnels
ADA-Compliant Outdoor Playground Tubes and Tunnels
From animal crawl tunnels to S-shaped tunnels to incline tunnels, Little Tikes Commercial offers a wide selection of ADA-compliant playground tubes and tunnels. Many can be placed on or near the ground to serve as ADA-compliant components. ADA-compliant means that you must have a space equipped with playground structures that people with limited mobility — who are in wheelchairs or other mobility devices — can access.
In the 1980s, the American Disabilities Act (ADA) was created to ensure that Americans with disabilities would be able to have equal access to public spaces. In 2010, the act was updated with further regulations on play spaces. Because failure to comply with ADA requirements can result in legal action or fines, it’s essential to make sure any playground equipment you choose for your community space is ADA-compliant.
Inclusive and accessible tunnels, swings, climbers, and other playground equipment ensure that caregivers and children with disabilities can access your playground and enjoy the exciting elements of play.
Outdoor Tunnels
How to Incorporate Tubes for Playgrounds
There are several ways to incorporate playground crawl tubes into your space. Whether you envision them standing alone, connecting with other pieces of equipment, or accompanying pre-existing tunnels, they can enhance your playground’s style and boost the fun for all! Consider incorporating tubes as:
Connecting Structures
The versatility of tunnels makes them a valuable addition to your playground. The sky’s the limit — you can use them to connect decks or other playground equipment to form a larger playground structure. You’ll have the option to connect same-level pieces or use structures at different heights for an added challenge. At Little Tikes Commercial, we can work with you to install a playground tunnel that connects two modules for a custom look.
Independent Equipment Pieces
A tunnel can also serve as an effective stand-alone piece to add to your existing playground structures. You may already have fun pieces of equipment, such as slides, activity panels, and climbers. Including a tunnel in the mix can give children another way to gain valuable exercise and playtime.
Aesthetic Pieces
Little Tikes Commercial outdoor play tunnels are visually appealing structures that can enhance the look and feel of your playground. Our tubes feature multiple colors, smooth plastic contouring, circular peepholes, and more. Each tunnel is professionally designed to bolster your playground’s appeal, with customization options to help them fit your school or community. You can use a tunnel as a statement piece or as a cohesive part of your playground design.
Outdoor Tunnels
Why Purchase Your Playground Tunnel from Little Tikes Commercial?
Little Tikes Commercial offers a wide range of tubes and tunnels designed with playgrounds in mind. We’re a leading supplier of playground equipment, having built a reputation for following high quality and safety standards. Our team is comprised of dedicated, hard-working professionals who are committed to creating fun environments for children.
Of course, our vision goes far beyond fun — we strive to create equipment that will help children learn, grow, and imagine. We recognize the importance of playtime, so we want children to unlock their imaginations and enjoy the many benefits of playtime, too! Tubes and tunnels are a key part of our inclusive playgrounds, with straightforward designs and styles for a simple installation process.
No matter which style of tunnel you choose, when you purchase from Little Tikes Commercial, you’ll get prompt customer service, long-lasting quality, high safety standards, and unique playground structures.
Outdoor Tunnels
Frequently Asked Questions
Bring a sense of mystery and wonder to your play space with a tube or tunnel. Here are some common questions about incorporating this play structure into your playground design.
Can I Customize the Tunnel Designs?
The moment a child sees a tunnel, their curiosity and imagination ignite. These structures add a distinct personality to your play space. Our pre-designed tunnels can be customized and configured to provide your playground a unique look that’s all its own. From standalone structures to connection pieces, the sky’s the limit when it comes to customizability.
Got a particular vision for your playground tunnels? Our team of creatives can help develop your idea, opening the door to limitless possibilities. With a unique tunnel design, you can customize its:
- Size and shape: Whether you’re working with limited space or an expansive area, our tunnels can be tailored to suit your spatial requirements.
- Color: Choose shades that match your style or school colors, from nature-inspired tones to cheery color palettes.
- Themes: Our tunnels make a fanciful themed play element. Kids will love crawling through fallen logs and animal-inspired archways.
- Connections and levels: Connect pieces to other tunnels or decks for a one-of-a-kind play experience.
- Age and ability level: Our accessible tunnels can be designed to meet the needs of all ages or ability levels.
Do You Offer Warranties on Your Playground Tunnels?
No matter which tunnel style you pick, we back our products with industry-leading warranties.
At Little Tikes Commercial, we hold ourselves to a high standard. Kids are our number-one priority, and their safety is paramount. When you purchase a tunnel, you can be sure that every detail — the materials, seams, connection hardware, and more — has been carefully designed and inspected to meet the highest safety standards.
While we’re confident that our tunnels can withstand generations of playtime, our warranties provide added peace of mind that you’ve made an outstanding purchase. Review our warranties page for more details.
Are There Funding Options Available for Purchasing Little Tikes Commercial Tunnels?
We work to make our tunnels and other playground equipment affordable to communities and organizations with every size budget. We also understand the impact of funding constraints. Don’t let that derail your vision for a fun, exciting play space. Our finance experts have created a series of step-by-step guides to fuel your funding journey.
We can help you explore:
- Little Tikes Commercial financing opportunities, like phased playgrounds or leasing.
- Government, foundation, and private grants.
- Government pricing through Sourcewell (formerly NJPA).
- Sponsorships from local businesses or community members.
- Fundraising and crowdfunding opportunities.
Check out our Playground Funding Resources to get started.