Ball pit

Children playing in a ball pit

A ball pit (originally called a ball crawl, also known as a ball pool or ball pond) is a padded box or pool filled with small colorful hollow plastic balls generally no larger than 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter. They are typically marketed as recreation and exercise for children.

A ball pit as part of a larger play area
Ball pit in use

They are sometimes found at nurseries, carnivals, amusement parks, fun centers, fast-food restaurants, and large video arcades, frequently incorporated into larger play structures such as mazes, slides and jungle gyms. They may be rented for parties, and smaller versions are sold for home use.[1] Ball pits are also sometimes used in therapy and educational settings, as they can provide a stimulating and sensory-rich environment.[2][better source needed]

  1. ^ Imad, Zainab (2022-04-16). "Discover the Perfect Age for Ball Pit Fun | TeddyCounty". Teddy County. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  2. ^ "Foam Ball Pit Safe or Not". Teddy County. January 30, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.