A load bearing framework system (11) for use as ready to assemble playground equipment constructed of a plurality of connector rods (31, 32) having fixed lengths and one or more adjustable length rods (33) and a plurality of connectors (21, 22, 23, 24) with angular spaced radially extending fingers and a camber angle to a plane normal to the axis of the connector, the fingers shaped relative the end of the connector rods allowing connection of a plurality of the connectors rods. The framework forms an interconnected geometric shaped unit with a substantially planar base of regular closed geometric shape for resting on the ground and an interconnected substantially hemispherical top shape. Detent means can retain connector rods and connectors together.