BCI Burke announces the introduction of the 360 Loop® Connection (patent pending), a thoughtfully designed ground-level pathway that advances inclusive design and strengthens the impact of the 360 Loop Collection. More than a connector, the 360 Loop Connection allows more children to move independently while playing together with peers and caregivers, supporting continuous and confident movement throughout the playspace.
Designed to link play events, enhance imaginative games and provide transfer access for children who use mobility devices, the 360 Loop Connection extends play beyond the slide exit and into shared pathways that encourage exploration and flow throughout the space. Children instinctively use the connection to move from one play event to the next without returning to the ground, creating a natural rhythm of movement that feels intuitive and independent.
As part of the 360 Loop Collection, the 360 Loop Connection enhances a play experience built around independence and choice. The collection combines transfer stations, ergonomic climbers and slides with extended runouts into a cohesive play experience. Together, these elements create a continuous loop of play — transfer, climb, slide and move on — empowering more children, including those transferring from mobility devices, to take control of their play and set their own pace.
“The 360 Loop Connection reinforces the idea that great design removes barriers rather than calling attention to them,” said Bart Mayer, lead industrial designer at BCI Burke. “By focusing on flow, access and shared movement, we create play environments where children play side by side and inclusion feels natural.”
The addition of the 360 Loop Connection allows designers and communities to create more cohesive, accessible outdoor environments that support physical development, confidence and social connection. By closing the space between play events, it ensures independence continues throughout the playspace rather than ending at a single moment of play.
With the expansion of the 360 Loop Collection through the 360 Loop Connection, Burke continues to advance its commitment to intentional, inclusive design and creating outdoor spaces where movement is for everyone.