Enriching Childhood Through Play
GameTime commercial playgrounds, custom play spaces, and outdoor fitness equipment combine research with thoughtful design. We create award‐winning outdoor spaces for people of all ages and abilities. Partnering with local and national play advocates, we are committed to building healthy, active communities for this generation and the next.
CASE STUDY
Inclusive Designs Bring People Together
Be Inspired by Community Champions
We love working with passionate people and communities who work to create spaces everyone can enjoy. Read about three community champions who brought their dreams of an inclusive playground to life.
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While building a park in any capacity is valuable, research suggests that outdoor recreation spaces flourish when their design is founded in research, supplemental programming is offered, and stakeholders actively participate in the planning process.
National Demonstration Sites (NDS) are playgrounds that showcase leadership in best practice design, support health-related initiatives, and collect data that stakeholders can use to understand the sites’ impact on the community. Through five distinct categories, the NDS program facilitates the translation of research into practical implementation at local parks.
Read on to learn more about the NDS program and its five categories.
Play On!: Youth Physical Activity
Experience the excitement of Play On!® playgrounds, where innovative
Though far from its modern day look, playground climbers have been a cherished fixture since the early 1900s. Everyone holds fond memories of scaling climbing structures throughout their childhood.
With each passing year, playground climbers evolve, each iteration capturing the essence of its time – and none embody the spirit of 2024 quite like the Catalina Climbing System. Read on to learn more about Catalina and inspire new playground design ideas.
Catalina Playground Climbers
Catalina utilizes a modular design approach to create tailored climbers that bring out the best in every environment. With its nautical-inspired aesthetic, Catalina adds a splash of theming to your playground, transforming outdoor spaces into captivating play destinations.
There has been a growing recognition of the importance of accessible playground equipment. Today, playgrounds stand as vibrant hubs where every child, regardless of ability, is welcomed to explore, learn, and revel in the joys of play! GameTime’s latest innovation in inclusivity is Aventus Tower, the industry’s first accessible playground tower.
Read on to learn more about the Aventus Tower and the importance of inclusive play - and maybe it’ll even spark some new playground ideas!
The Benefits of Inclusive Play
Inclusive playgrounds serve as catalysts for empowerment, offering children with disabilities a space to learn new things and understand the world around them. This sense of empowerment helps develop independence, which is the foundation to building self-confidence.