Diggerland Theme Park Let's Kids Play With Heavy Machinery - Yes You Read That Correctly

Jul 26, 2018 by apost team

Whether it's using toy dump trucks or messing around with a toy tool kit, construction-style toys have always been a big hit with kids. Many children are fascinated when they pass a construction zone, leading to the creation of plenty of construction-themed kid books and TV shows.

If kids can get excited just watching construction shows on TV, imagine how much more thrilling it would be for them to get in on the action with a construction-themed park designed for kids? That vision has turned into reality at Diggerland, a construction-themed amusement park with locations in New Jersy and the UK.

This unique park allows kids the opportunity to see how it feels to operate heavy machinery safely. Unlike many amusement park attractions, Diggerland's machines, for the most part, aren't just replicas. They are actual pieces of machinery, such as excavators and backhoes, that have been adapted for use in the park. If this sounds concerning, don't worry. The park leaders have taken special precaution to make sure this equipment is kid-friendly and safe to operate.

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As of the writing of this article tickets to the park are extremely affordable. A one day ticket will cost between $29.95 and $38.95 and the annual pass is a steal at only $59.95! The 21-acre park offers 25 different construction-themed attractions that will bring out the "Bob the Builder" in everyone from kids to adults.

It's the only one of its kind in North America that allows visitors to operate real, diesel-powered construction equipment.

Though a popular attraction, Diggerland has faced some controversy from those who worry that it could cause young people to misunderstand the danger associated with regular construction zones. They wonder if a child who has, for example, operated a backhoe at the theme park may think that this means they could operate any such piece of equipment, leading them to venture into an unsafe construction area.

These fears seemed to be well-founded back in 2014 when some local youths actually snuck into and ventured off with several pieces of heavy machinery. The alarming part of the story was that the machinery was stolen from a supplier for Diggerland UK's equipment. Diggerland's owner came out strongly against what he called "incredibly dangerous" and "reckless behavior."

Fortunately, no one was hurt during the incident and the stolen equipment was recovered. The owner of Diggerland doesn't want this incident to keep people from coming to the park. Thankfully, according to annual health and safety audits, no kids have been hurt while operating the specially modified equipment at Diggerland.

Let others know about this unconventional construction-themed amusement park by passing this story on to your friends and family! What are your opinions about Diggerland? Do you think it's a good idea or do you think it poses a safety hazard by making kids to comfortable around equipment that's normally too dangerous for them to operate?