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Play & Park’s Timeline

History in the Making

When you invest in a new playground, you want a system built to last for years to come. That requires two non-negotiables: quality play equipment and a brand name you can trust for continual innovation and maintenance support.

Play & Park Structures offers both.

We’ve been a reputable, dependable brand for nearly five decades. With the support of our parent company PlayCore — the largest recreation equipment manufacturer in North America — there’s no doubt we’ll remain a leader in the industry for decades more. 

See the incredible strides we’ve made in our yesterdays — and what’s in store for tomorrow.

Then to Now

navy and green Play & Park Structures logo

1976

Play & Park Structures was founded in Coral Springs, Florida.

aerial shot of a red and yellow colored park

2002

We partnered with Easterseals of South Florida Child Development Center to build our largest inclusive playground to date. This was the first in the area to utilize a roller slide, allowing children with cochlear implants to enjoy the feeling of sliding without conflict.

colorful playCore logo

2003

As we continued to grow, Play & Park became part of the PlayCore family: the industry leader in play and recreation projects, research, and programs — coast to coast.

two children playing on a green playground equipement

2007

We introduced A-MAZE: a revolutionary movable panel system that allows children to reconfigure their play space experience all while promoting the development of cognitive, social, and fine and gross motor skills.

small children playing in a yard throwing things through a hoola hoop

2008

Play & Park partnered with education professionals to create the Outdoor Creative Play & Learning System™ and develop standards-based activities for playgrounds. We also introduced our Music Makers line, bringing musical instruments to the playground.

three children kneeling down looking at a green plant

2010

We began to utilize the NatureGrounds™ program — developed by PlayCore and NC State University — to show how to blend natural plantings into play spaces for a more sensory-rich experience.

graphic that says 7 principles with an image of a child in a wheelchair playing at a park

2011

Play & Park Structures began to utilize the playground created in partnership with our parent company, PlayCore, and Utah State University. The program defined design principles based on the 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design. That same year, we began an awareness campaign teaching educators and recreation professionals the importance of building inclusive play spaces.

image of children climbing up small playground rocks

2015

In 2015, Play & Park added another unique playground offering to our product line: Boulderscapes climbing circuits. These cable and roto-modeled rock formations encourage physical activity and a new level of fun challenge.

graphic that says selfie world with a mother and daughter swinging together on a playground toy

2019

Our team launched SelfieWorld™: a playground product line designed to embrace the digital world. Our patented concept features smartphone pockets that allow you to share the experience with those that can’t be there in person.

elderly woman swinging at playground with man in blue shirt in the background smiling

2021

Play & Park Structures partnered with world-renowned scientist and advocate for autism, Dr. Temple Grandin, to develop and launch the Temple Trolley playground event.

tall lime playground ground structure with a orange cover

2022

In September of 2022, Play & Park Structures introduces Parallax: a dramatic, customizable climbing system offering near limitless possibilities of travel all while promoting developmental benefits including agility, balance, strength, and coordination.

View Our Photo Gallery

Want to see the great playground designs we helped customers like you create? Preview real examples of Play & Park playgrounds by perusing our photo gallery.