Built to last
Premium Products
We only specify equipment we'd put in our own backyards. Here's exactly what each of our Partners in Play builds with — alloy by alloy, coating by coating.
Why it matters
Materials decide the lifespan
Maine and New Hampshire put equipment through freeze-thaw cycles, road salt, coastal air and heavy snow load. The difference between a structure that looks tired in five years and one that's still tight at twenty comes down to steel gauge, galvanizing, coating chemistry and fastener grade. Below is the published material spec for every manufacturer we represent.
Commercial Playgrounds
Cemer
Destination play structures with a designer's eye
Hot-dip galvanized steel structural posts, warranted 25 years against tearing or loss of strength.
HDPE panels and HPL (high-pressure laminate) slide and deck surfacing for UV and impact resistance.
Rotationally molded polyethylene bodies on modular climbers such as the Deltoik units.
Cast aluminum, stainless steel hardware and steel climbing cables carrying a 20-year warranty tier.
Marine plywood panels and C25 precast concrete for site elements and footings.
Certified to TS EN 1176; powder coat and rust protection warranted for 10 years.
Commercial Playgrounds
Wisdom Playgrounds
School-tough structures built to last decades
- Steel series built on galvanized, powder-coated tubular uprights for commercial post-and-deck systems.
- Robinia series uses black locust hardwood — naturally rot-resistant with no chemical treatment needed.
- Solid Wood series uses treated solid timber posts as the structural members.
- Wise Nature line pairs natural timber with steel connectors for naturalized play settings.
- Manufactured in a 753,000 sq ft facility with 700+ patent certifications behind the component designs.
Commercial Playgrounds
World Klass Play
Rope, net and challenge play for older kids
- Commercial-grade steel post-and-deck construction across the Quad Rush and Arch Glide systems.
- Rotomolded plastic climbers, slides and toddler panels on the Pinecone Play sensory center.
- Compact modular Qubest frames engineered for infill sites without sacrificing deck-height ratings.
- Detailed alloy and coating spec sheets are supplied per project quote rather than published publicly.
Commercial Playgrounds
Playgroundequipment.com
Broad catalog, fast lead times
- Aluminum or steel uprights at 3.5" O.D. — lighter than the 5" industry standard, with a 100-year limited warranty.
Hardware, post caps and clamps carry the same 100-year limited warranty against structural failure.- Rails, rungs, rigid climbers, loops and decks warranted 15 years against deterioration and corrosion.
- HDPE and rotationally molded plastic components warranted 15 years.
Cables and nets warranted 5 years; blow-molded plastics warranted 3 years.
Commercial Playgrounds
UltraPlay
Freestanding play and park classics
- UPlay Today systems engineered to ASTM, CPSC, CSA and EN material and safety standards.
- Powder-coated steel framing with rotomolded plastic slides and molded climbing components.
- Backed by PlayCore's engineering and safety programs across the brand portfolio.
- Standard one-year materials and workmanship warranty from date of shipment.
Commercial Playgrounds
Playtopia Playgrounds
Imaginative themes kids remember
- Eco-focused playground systems using recycled-content plastics and powder-coated steel framing.
- Modular deck and climber components sized for smaller commercial and childcare footprints.
- Component-level material specs are issued with each project quote rather than a public catalog sheet.
Commercial Playgrounds
SportsPlay
American-made, built like a tank
- Galvanized steel tubing in five sizes — 1" O.D. 14 gauge through 2-3/8" O.D. 11 gauge.
- Flo-Coat triple-layer protection: zinc coating, conversion passivation layer and clear polymer topcoat.
- Hercules climber uses 1-7/8" O.D. 13-gauge posts and 1-3/8" O.D. 14-gauge turning bars.
- Cross-hatched diamond grip texture rolled into Type #3 climbing pipe.
- Shade fabric is knitted HDPE (GF 7740.72 resin), 350-denier monofilament yarn with 0.8% UV stabilizer.
Commercial Playgrounds
Incord
Custom net play and safety netting
- Personnel safety netting in #120 industrial-grade knotted high-tenacity nylon, 3-1/2" diamond mesh.
- Border rope in 1/2" high-tenacity nylon/polypropylene rated to 6,700 lb break strength.
- Fire-retardant net lines treated to meet NFPA 701 Method 2.
- Netform climbing rope is six-strand steel-reinforced in 16 mm and 18 mm diameters.
- Cargo and lifting nets use knotless high-tenacity polypropylene in balanced knit construction.
Surfacing
Action Play Systems
Borders, ramps and safety surfacing
- Patented playground border panels at 52" long x 4" wide in 8" and 12" heights (US Patents 716,113 and D732,357).
- Border system doubles as a surfacing depth gauge so loose-fill stays at spec.
- GaGa pit kits use the same panel material in 15, 20 and 26 ft diameters.
- Panels are engineered to flex rather than splinter, unlike timber or plastic landscape edging.
Surfacing
Rubbercycle
Recycled rubber mulch that stays put
- Playsafer rubber mulch is 100% recycled passenger-tire rubber, 99.9% steel-free.
- Granule size 3/8" to 3/4", available in black or colorfast dyed finishes.
- IPEMA certified and exceeds ASTM F1292-04 impact attenuation.
- ADA compliant per ASTM F1951-08 at 6" non-compacted depth (14 lb per sq ft).
- Non-flammable under Federal Hazardous Substance Act testing (burn rate under 0.01 in/sec).
- Also supplies Playsafer Elevate tile, RubberBond poured surfacing and synthetic turf.
Water Parks & Splashpads
Empex Watertoys
Splashpads for the hottest weeks of the year
- Composite and rugged plastic bodies with minimal metal content to eliminate corrosion points.
- Lifetime warranty against corrosion — the payoff of the composite-over-steel construction.
- One-year warranty on materials and workmanship in addition to the corrosion coverage.
- UV-stable pigmented plastics that hold color through full-sun splash pad exposure.
- Lighter component weights simplify install and seasonal service on municipal pads.
Site Amenities & Shade
Ultra-Site
Benches, tables and receptacles that finish a park
- Finish options include powder coat, thermoplastic coating, recycled plastic and heavy-duty structural plastic.
- Benches such as the Phoenix ship with steel or recycled-plastic slats to match site conditions.
- Thermoplastic-coated elements carry a 5-year limited warranty.
- One-year warranty on workmanship and materials across the line.
- Premium, Ultracoat and natural wood collections available for receptacles and benches.
Site Amenities & Shade
Superior Shade
Engineered fabric shade over play
- Knitted HDPE shade cloth at roughly 1.02–1.07 oz per sq ft, heat-set (stentored) for shape stability.
- Tear strength of 44.8 lbf warp and 44 lbf weft; 363 lbf burst strength per ASTM 3787.
- Meets NFPA 701-99 and ASTM E-84 fire resistance, with a CSFM-rated Extra Block option.
- Fabric supplied in 9'10" widths on 150 ft rolls for large single-piece canopy spans.
- Commercial-95 grade architectural knit blocks up to 95% of UV radiation.
Site Amenities & Shade
Modern Shade
Architectural sail shade
- Frames in HSS ASTM A-500 Grade B steel with minimum 58,000 psi tensile strength.
- High-strength pre-galvanized steel at minimum 55,000 psi tensile, gauge set by engineering.
- TGIC polyester powder coat tested for adhesion, hardness, impact and sea-spray resistance.
- Commercial 95 340 lockstitched HDPE knit fabric at 340 gsm in 22 colors.
- All stitching in PTFE (Teflon-coated) thread — UV and rot resistant.
- 20-year non-prorated warranty against rust-through on steel frames.
Athletic Courts & Sports
SnapSports
Modular sport court surfacing
- High-impact polypropylene modular tiles with a suspended, interlocking base.
- Revolution tile: 12" x 12" x 5/8" (15.9 mm), 15 oz per tile.
- Outdoor BounceBack tile: 12" x 12" x 3/4" (19 mm), 16 oz, tuned for shock absorption.
- Classic XL indoor tile: 18" x 18" x 1/2" for commercial gym flooring.
- Rubber underlayment subfloor option beneath the suspended tile base.
- Manufacturer limited warranty against material defects.
Athletic Courts & Sports
Mateflex
Court tile for every surface
- High-impact polypropylene copolymer tiles in a proprietary formulation.
- Mateflex III: 12" x 12" x 1/2", 0.73 lbs per sq ft, high-density rib surface.
- 481 gusseted support legs per tile with 8 positive locks per side (32 total).
- Static load rating of 16,000 lbs per sq ft; fungus and mildew resistant.
- TileFlex line offers solid-top interlocking vinyl tiles for indoor rooms.
- 21 standard colors across the product lines for court striping and logos.
Athletic Courts & Sports
Bison
Institutional athletic equipment
- Backboards formed and welded from 12-gauge steel skin over 7-gauge and 10-gauge rear structure.
- Safety-rolled skin edges remove sharp edges and add rigidity.
- White TGIC polyester powder coat on backboards and rims.
- Playground backboard (BA454) in 12-gauge steel with a 1.5" formed edge lip.
- Official 18" I.D. breakaway rims built from 5/8" solid steel ring stock.
- Rear structures engineered for standard 36" x 62" fan-style pole mounting.
Athletic Courts & Sports
First Team
Basketball systems that hold up outdoors
- Vertical poles in 4" to 5" square steel tubing with 3/16" wall thickness and black powder coat.
- Dual extension arms in 1-1/2" x 3" 11-gauge tubing.
- Steel backboards in 10-gauge with white powder coat (for example FT265B, 42" x 72").
- Rims formed from 5/8" high-tensile carbon steel rod at the official 18" inside diameter.
- Breakaway goal backplates in 1/4" steel with 1/8" steel cable net attachment.
- 10-year manufacturer warranty on steel backboard products.
Residential
Backyard Adventures
Wooden playsets that grow with the family
- Cedar-based lumber construction with a limited lifetime warranty against rot and decay.
- Powder-coated steel swing beams and brackets under lifetime warranty.
- Rocket Slides molded components warranted for life against structural defects.
- Corrosion-resistant hardware, lifetime warranted against rust failure.
- 5-year warranty on remaining parts outside the lifetime terms.
Residential
Playground One
High-end backyard play systems
- 100% Pacific solid cedar lumber in massive solid-beam sections — no thin dimensional stock.
- Interlocking multi-beam joinery for structural strength at fort corners.
- Oxidized hot-dipped galvanized hardware throughout for corrosion resistance.
- Rust- and corrosion-free swing and fort connection hardware.
- Pinch-free swing hardware engineering on all hanger points.
- Heavy-duty canopy roofing fabric on fort and playcenter models.
Residential
Swing Kingdom
Amish-built vinyl and wood playsets
- Vinyl PVC cladding with roughly 5x the tensile strength and 4x the flexibility of bare wood.
- Wolmanized pressure-treated wood core sealed inside the vinyl shell.
- Vinyl shell keeps moisture off the structural timber — no sanding, staining or sealing.
- Residential limited lifetime warranty on structural components.
- Additional 20-year and 5-year warranty tiers on other components.
- Same vinyl construction across the Trailblazer, Mountaineer and Switchback series.
Residential
PROformance Hoops
Driveway hoops built like gym systems
- Tempered safety glass backboards that fracture into small fragments rather than shards.
- Perforated shatter-proof aluminum backboard offered as an alternative.
- Full-perimeter aluminum trim frames the backboard edge for rigidity and protection.
- In-ground steel pole systems across the PROview and PROforce lines.
- Pole pad, base pad and backboard edge padding included for safety.
- Backboard sizes from 54" to 72" across fixed and adjustable systems.
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