1 in 5 Playgrounds is Powered by GameTime
From neighborhood parks to schools and community spaces, GameTime is the trusted leader in playgrounds nationwide. Join the one in five playgrounds and experience why GameTime is the best choice for inclusive play.
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Outdoor Spaces for All Ages and Abilities
Explore our inclusive playground equipment, outdoor fitness solutions, and site amenities, and discover how the right equipment can transform parks, schools, and community spaces.
Resources to Plan, Inspire, and Lead
Explore our full range of tools and resources to design inclusive, engaging playgrounds, outdoor fitness areas, and community spaces that leave a lasting impact.
Stories That Bring Communities Together
Discover creative ideas and inspiration for your next playground, park, or outdoor community space project.
Why GameTime Is the Best Choice for Parks, Schools, and Communities
Since 1929, GameTime has set the standard for inclusive, durable, and engaging playgrounds and recreation spaces. With nearly a century of design expertise, research-driven innovation, and a commitment to high-quality play experiences, GameTime delivers custom playgrounds, outdoor fitness areas, and community amenities that bring people of all ages and abilities together. Choose GameTime, the best partner for creating outdoor spaces that inspire play, promote wellness, and serve your community for years to come.
We’re Your Partner
We Support Community Champions Every Step of the Way
From the first concept to the grand opening, we partner with community champions like you to bring your vision to life.
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Explore Your Needs with a Local Expert
Connect with your dedicated GameTime representative who understands your local requirements, funding opportunities, and equipment needs.
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Design Your Perfect Space
Work with your design team to create a custom solution that fits your space, budget, and community goals.
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Bring Your Vision to Life
From site preparation to final inspection, we will manage every detail of your project's implementation.
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Celebrate with Your Community
Transform opening day into a community celebration that showcases your leadership and kicks off a lifetime of play and connection.
GameTime Blog
Read the latest news and updates from GameTime and learn more about the benefits of play and recreation.
“Joy to the World”
Because Playgrounds Boost Happiness
“All I Want for Christmas Is You”
Because Playgrounds Bring People Together
In the mid-90s, coffee shops stopped trying to just sell coffee. They started to sell the idea of belonging.
One national coffee chain built their brand around a simple but powerful idea: every one of their shops should be a “third place”—that space between home and work where people could slow down, connect, and feel part of something larger.
And for a while, it worked. Who could resist the smell of espresso, the low hum of conversation, and the feeling of togetherness? Coffee shops became the default gathering place for a generation that was losing real community.
But there was a catch. You had to buy your seat.
That “third place” was always transactional. Your permission to linger came with a $6 coffee and a Wi-Fi code. It was connection…curated, commercialized, and contained within four branded walls.
The Real Third Place Has Been Here All Along
Parks were the first third place. Long before baristas figured out how to monetize comfort, cities and towns built spaces where people could
What does it take to turn an empty lot into a vibrant play space? Installing a playground is more than just placing equipment and pouring concrete - it’s a step-by-step journey that brings communities together through teamwork and shared pride.
Rich Sinclair knows a thing or two about community builds. As part of Sinclair Recreation, the exclusive GameTime representative in Michigan and Indiana, he’s led projects that bring people together—like the installation at Water Tower Park in Holland, Michigan. Here, he walks us through the installation process and shares how community involvement can make all the difference.
The Benefits of a Community Build
A community build happens when the playground purchaser partners with local volunteers to install the new play space. It’s a great way to lower project costs while building a strong sense of community pride.
The Water Tower Park build in Holland, MI is a perfect example. Thanks to the hard work of dedicated volunteers, Rich Sinclair and
Let's Plan the Perfect Playground!
Use this form to request a meeting with one of our local playground experts. We'll help you select the perfect products to create a play and recreation space that's just right for your community!
Built on Research. Designed for Everyone. Made to Last.
Creating spaces that truly serve your community takes more than playground and fitness equipment - it takes research, intentional design, and uncompromising quality.
Play Research at Work
Our partnership with leading researchers and child development experts shapes every design decision. We translate scientific insights into play experiences that support physical, cognitive, and social development.
Inclusivity is the Heart of Design
We go beyond basic accessibility to create rich, multi-sensory play experiences that bring people of all ages and abilities together. Every product is designed with input from inclusion experts and families.
American-Made Quality
From our 400,000 square foot factory in Fort Payne, Alabama, we design and manufacture playground and outdoor fitness equipment that is engineered to be compliant, durable, and sustainable.
Community Collaboration
We work with corporate partners, funders, and philanthropic organizations to help you create the perfect playground or outdoor recreation space. Your community is our community - let's enrich it through play!
Healthier Communities Through Play
Partnering with BCBS to create active play spaces that promote lifelong healthy habits and combat childhood obesity.
Making Dreams Come True
Working with Make-A-Wish to build inclusive playgrounds that bring joy to children facing critical illnesses.
Building Stronger Communities
Collaborating with the Carolina Panthers Play 60 initiative so more children can rise to the Challenge.
Elevating Play for Communities
Partnering with American Airlines and Carter’s Kids to create a new playground in La Paz, Honduras.