This web content tells the story of H. Armstrong Roberts, a British mathematician who unintentionally inspired the jungle gym, which has just turned 100. Roberts, who was intrigued by the fourth dimension, used his experience to create a climbing apparatus in his backyard for his children. His son Sebastian, who later became a patent lawyer, developed and patented the design for the jungle gym. The article also explores the benefits of the jungle gym and its enduring popularity, as well as the origins of the term “monkey bars.” The author highlights how the simplicity and open-endedness of the jungle gym allows for creativity and risky play, contributing to physical and mental development in children.
https://www.npr.org/2023/11/08/1209932614/jungle-gym-playground-monkey-bars-maths-hinton-fourth-dimension