✅ Standard Playground Slide Dimensions (by age group) 🧒 Toddlers (Ages 2–5): Slide Height: 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters) Slide Length: 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters) Slide Width: 18 to 24 inches (0.45 to 0.6 meters) 🧑 Older Children (Ages 5–12): Slide Height: 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters) Slide Length: 8 to 12 feet (2.4 to 3.7 meters) Slide Width: 24 to 30 inches (0.6 to 0.75 meters) ✅ Other Key Dimensions Platform Height: Matches the top of the slide (e.g., 6 feet for a tall slide) Run-out Length (bottom exit): 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 meters) minimum Side Rail Height: At least 4 inches (10 cm) for safety Slope Angle: Ideally between 30° and 50° for safety and fun ✅ Common Slide Types & Extra Notes Slide Type Notes Straight Slide Simple, linear design Spiral Slide Requires more vertical height, more compact horizontally Tube Slide Fully enclosed, good for taller setups Wave Slide Has bumps; longer in length Double Slide Side-by-side lanes for racing