Segmented observable activity enclosure and method of use

Abstract

An activity enclosure and method of use thereof, the enclosure having a play area with a centrally located portion for parental observation of children at play. The enclosure has benches and barbecue grills, and radially-extending play segments that selectively include basketball, croquet, miniature golf, golf pool, paddleball, a sandpit, a Jungle Gym, and so forth. The central portion is covered to protect from the elements. The entire play area is fenced in and may comprise a variety of overall shapes (square, rectangle circle, etc.) with a central portion having radial play segments emanating therefrom. Game equipment with identifying names is provided to new home purchasers for utilizing on the play areas.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates generally to activity enclosures, and more specifically to a segmented observable activity enclosure and method of use thereof, wherein the segmented observable activity enclosure is suited for children, and wherein caregivers can interact with each other whilst readily observing children at play. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Previously, attempts to provide recreational areas for children have been limited to providing courts for play of discrete games, or provision of playground apparatuses for use by children under supervision of adults. Such courts or playgrounds require that the adult be present with the child, since the courts or playgrounds are typically in an area disassociated from the child's home. Unfortunately, such courts or playgrounds lack facilities for adults to interact with other adults and / or to carry out activities such as cooking, without leaving the court / playground area. [0003] Further, many families h...

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Benefits of technology

[0018] Another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to permit adults to observe their children at play, while the adults communicate, socialize and / or cook.

[0019] Still another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to provide a variety of different games to suit the needs and desires of different children.

[0020] Yet another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to provide identification of game equipment owners.

[0021] Yet still another feature and advantage of the present invention is that it permits adults and children to play together if desired.

[0022] A further feature and advantage of the present invention is that it a safe, secure area for families to congregate and interact.

[0023] These and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent to one skilled in the art from the following description and claims when read in light of the accompanying drawings.

Problems solved by technology

Previously, attempts to provide recreational areas for children have been limited to providing courts for play of discrete games, or provision of playground apparatuses for use by children under supervision of adults.

Unfortunately, such courts or playgrounds lack facilities for adults to interact with other adults and / or to carry out activities such as cooking, without leaving the court / playground area.

Unfortunately, previous play areas neither provide a central observation location, nor the facilities for communication with others, nor the ability to prepare and eat food.

While some of the aforementioned devices may well function to provide a play area for children, none of the devices provides an area for adults to socialize together, to cook, serve and eat food with their children, while maintaining a watchful eye on their children at play.

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