My kid got yelled at for climbing on the big red balls outside Target. The man said they’re not there for playing and that they serve a purpose!

Safety Concern	Explanation
Fall Hazard	The smooth, curved concrete surface offers no traction, making slip-and-fall injuries common for climbing children.
Traffic Proximity	Located directly along the curb, a child slipping off a bollard can easily fall into the path of moving vehicles.
Concrete Construction	Made from heavy, solid concrete, landing on them or hitting them during a fall can cause serious injury.

Extreme Weight: Each individual concrete sphere weighs around 1,200 pounds, ensuring it stays anchored to the ground even under impact.
Holiday Makeovers: Target occasionally transforms them for promotional events, dressing them up as giant Pokémon balls, beach balls, or ornaments for the holidays.
Not Always Red: While red is the standard, some locations feature stainless steel, stone, or custom-colored bollards to match local architecture guidelines.

Next time you head to Target, those iconic red spheres might look a bit different knowing they are silently keeping shoppers safe from runaway cars

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