How to Choose the Right PlayBase Size for Your Space
The BERG PlayBase comes in four sizes. They are all the same depth and height, so the choice comes down to how wide a frame your garden can take and how many accessories you want up at once.
The four sizes side by side
| Frame | Width | Clear space needed | Carabiner points | Swing-type accessories at once | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall | 2.4m | 4m × 3m in front of the wall | 3 | 1–2 | €999 |
| Medium | 2.85m | 6m × 4m | 4 | 2 | €1,499 |
| Large | 3.8m | 7m × 5m | 6 | 3 | €1,749 |
| Extra Large | 4.9m | 8.5m × 6m | 8 | 4 | €1,999 |
Every frame is 1m deep and 2.45m high, has a maximum load of 400kg and comes in Black or Green.
Measure the clear space, not just the frame
The frame itself is narrow. What takes the room is the play around it. As a guide, allow about 2m for swings, 1.5m for the climbing wall and 3 to 4 metres in front of the basketball hoop. The clear-space figures above already allow for this. Our installation tips cover choosing the spot.
Wall: for small gardens and courtyards
The Wall frame is 2.4m wide and mounts against a load-bearing brick or block wall — a house, garage or solid shed — rather than standing free. It has 3 carabiner points and takes one or two swing-type accessories. The platform and slide and the hammock don't fit it, and the climbing net and soccer goal are made in sizes for the Medium, Large and Extra Large. More in climbing frames for small gardens.
Medium: the compact free-standing frame
At 2.85m wide, the Medium needs a clear space of 6m × 4m. Its 4 carabiner points take two swing-type accessories at once, and it takes the size M climbing net and soccer goal.
Large: the one most families choose
The Large is 3.8m wide and needs 7m × 5m. It has 6 carabiner points, so three children can swing at the same time, and it is the only frame that takes the hammock.
Extra Large: the most room
The Extra Large is 4.9m wide and needs 8.5m × 6m. With 8 carabiner points it takes four swing-type accessories at once.
Tumble bar or ladder?
The top section of the frame comes in three configurations. TL has a tumble bar and a ladder, and is the most popular. TT has two tumble bars, for spinning and hanging. LL has two ladders, for monkey-bar style climbing.
Need help deciding?
Call 01 960 1641 with your garden measurements and we will suggest a frame. Our buying guide and price list have the full detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes does the BERG PlayBase come in?
Four: Wall (2.4m wide), Medium (2.85m), Large (3.8m) and Extra Large (4.9m). Every frame is 1m deep and 2.45m high.
Which PlayBase size is the most popular?
The Large. It has 6 carabiner points, takes three swing-type accessories at once and is the only frame that takes the hammock.
Which PlayBase is best for a small garden?
The Wall frame. It is 2.4m wide, mounts to a load-bearing brick or block wall and needs 4m × 3m of clear space in front of it.
