How can I can I utilize my clothesline area into a play area ?
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It's approximately 14' x 6'....bricked stepping stones are currently in place. I was thinking of hanging some type of sunshade over it, Play it up a bit with kid size tables, etc. Any ideas or suggestions would be great!
Yes. A canvas or tarp-type cover would be great. Tables and chairs or a kid-sized picnic table would be great. Kids love stuff they can do so a small "pool" with holes in the bottom for drainage and filled with sand? Maybe some ropes from one of the lines for hanging stuff. Just tie knots in the rope and put a metal clip through each one. If there's water nearby, you could dig out a small garden to teach them about growing things. Maybe a screened box for collecting and watching bugs before they're released.
There are quite a few ideas in this link. Maybe one or more of these can inspire you.
http://www.theempowerededucatoronline.com/2016/02/outdoor-play-series-1-working-with-small-spaces.html
Good luck and have fun!
Somebody was thoughtful to put bricks under the clothes line. Definitely, like your idea of the sunshade for the kids. I see there is a bench off to the side, incorporate that too, for adult shade and relaxation. I picture lemonade sipping there! Oh, if you have winds, secure the sunshade or roll up. A fun project for sure!
Excellent idea and I love Jan's suggestions too. Make sure to add in a few adult size chairs for visiting when you have a bunch of kids. I see lots of art creations, fun and laughter in the near future! 🎉
The kids (of any age) would love to do art work at a table just their size. Homemade play dough, or stringing raw noodles and mosto would make great fun. Shade is definitely a must. Lots of good times headed your way.
Kids love tents. Use the clotheslines to hold the tarps. Put kid size furniture inside. I would wall off the area (with tarp) towards the garbage cans or move the garbage cans. Wouldn't really want my kids playing by garbage.
A shady area is always good for kids. A kid size table or a small sandbox I think are excellent ideas.
I like Sandy's idea for using a tarp over the clothesline as a tent.
Monica, Glad to hear you are a fixer-upper. Enjoy and Have a Happy Home!