The history of the jungle gym, and its sibling the monkey bars, is full of weird and delightful twists and sub-plots that take us from Japan to suburban Chicago and delve into theoretical math.

WHACK . . . Thwack . . . Thump . . . Rat-a-Tat . . . Clunk.

New Ape's Clubhouse gym in old Detroit factory has unique jungle design. Sarahbeth Maney. Detroit Free Press. ... Sensei, 2, entertains herself in the room that easily doubles as a funhouse.

Albert Hall in Swansea, ... Children have unlimited use of the Jungle Gym for two hours and jugs of orange squash are provided in the party room to keep them hydrated whilst they explore.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local gym is now also a plant shop. Plants are thriving inside Fitnext The Jungle Gym thanks to people's sweat. The owner also sells those plants to plant lovers.

When Alessandro Costantini describes the Refettorio , the upcoming outdoor theatre in Sudbury, Ont., he has food on his mind. "It's a gathering place, a communal dining hall for the soul," he said.

The history of the jungle gym, and its sibling the monkey bars, is full of weird and delightful twists and sub-plots that take us from Japan to suburban Chicago and delve into theoretical math.