I suppose using leftover rebar and expanded metal and pipes is a cost-effective way to make playground equipment. And this is beside a small church, which was no doubt working on a budget that only had room for donated materials and volunteer labor.

There are a few safety concerns, though, with such unforgiving materials.

But, naturally, the main thing I thought about was how “Suffer the little children”* was taking on a whole new meaning.

Levelland, Texas
photographed 2.28.2026

*Matthew (19:14), Mark (10:14), and Luke (18:16) all reported it. John was silent on the matter.