Playground equipment is typically called "play equipment", "outdoor play equipment", or simply "equipment". It can be made up of a variety of different items, such as slides, swings, climbers, and monkey bars.

Playground equipment is most commonly referred to as playground sets, play sets, or simply playgrounds. They can also be called a variety of other names including but not limited to: -Playground structures -Playground equipment systems -Children's playground equipment -Outdoor playground equipment -Indoor playground equipment