Pikes Peak amaze and delights children and families, with richly varied physical and social play activities. They will stay and come again to try out the many play options. The accessible stairway adds an easier opportunity for entry to elevated level. The climbing rungs add a harder one. cross-coordination task,. The meandering activities have both wilder and milder slides and glides. The dare-devil Fireman's Pole is really thrilling. Additionally, it trains the child's spatial aware-ness. This is fundamental in e.g. negotiating space securely. Sliding, apart from being great fun, develops children's trunk stability and sense of balance. This is important to the confidence in moving, and the ability to sit still on a chair. The tunnel motivates crawling, which develops cross-coordination. This supports brain coordination important for reading.