Playground Equipment
Building Playful Communities Since 1929
Playground Equipment For Every Space and Budget
Since 1929, GameTime has been a pioneer in the commercial playground equipment industry. From the first commercially available inclusive playgrounds to cutting-edge custom playground designs, GameTime has a rich heritage of innovation.
All of our playgrounds equipment, playground surfacing, park amenities, and other play and recreation products are constructed from the highest quality materials and backed by the industry’s best warranty and customer service.
Case Study
Trailside Park
Snyderville, UT
Playground Equipment Design Resources
GameTime has been designing playground equipment since 1929 -- that's almost a century! We manufacture and design playground equipment for communities and families throughout the world. We partner with play researchers to accumulate a wealth of knowledge about what playground equipment you should choose and how to design the best playground for your community. Our local playground equipment experts are excited to be your partners in play.
Play Systems
You'll find the perfect play structure for any site in our vast selection of play systems, appealing to kids of all ages and abilities. Our playground equipment is covered by one of the industry's best warranties.
Balancing
We offer more than just the standard balance beam for kids -- our balancing play equipment options range from ninja steps to hanging pods.
Climbers
Our climbing play equipment comes in all shapes and sizes -- from rock climbing walls to DNA climbers to net climbers. Add climbing playground equipment to your park or school playground to help keep kids active.
Motion & Spinning Playground Equipment
If a play structure includes motion play equipment like our Xcelerator or spinning leaf seats, kids are sure to play for years to come.
Music & Sound
Add music and sound to your play structure so kids can enjoy auditory play.
Nets
Add nets to your play space and add hours of entertainment.
Slides
What kind of playground slide are you looking for? A winding spiral slide, or a sleek, fast zip slide? A metal slide, or a plastic slide? GameTime offers a wide variety of playground slides.
Signs
All playgrounds need proper signage, and GameTime offers attractive sign options.
Preschool Products
Add preschool play equipment like sand and water tables and crawl tubes to invite preschool-aged children to your play structure.
Swings
Playground swings are sure to take your play structure to a new level.
Zip Lines
Add a zip line to your playground, and create an epic adventure.
News from GameTime
Check out the latest news and information about playground equipment from GameTime
According to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), one-third of playground injuries result from incomplete or neglected maintenance, and 84% could be prevented with proper upkeep and supervision.
Routine maintenance keeps playgrounds fully functional, ensuring children continue to enjoy the physical, social, and cognitive benefits of play. Still, maintenance can feel like an overwhelming task. That’s why we offer helpful resources like our Playground Maintenance Guide and Playground Supervision Guide - so you can keep your play space in top condition with confidence and ease.
Why Playground Maintenance Matters
When children arrive at a playground, their first instinct is to dive right into play. In fact, 92.5% don’t pause to inspect the equipment first. That’s why regular inspections are essential - to catch potential issues before they become a larger concern.
To make playground upkeep simple and stress-free, we created the Playground Maintenance Guide. This free guidebook
Everyone has their own memories of playing on their school’s playground. You’d dash to the spot where your friends usually gathered, thrilled to find they were already casting roles for today’s game of “house.” Mimicking your role models, you’d repeat lines your mom often told you: do your homework, eat your dinner, and yes, your socks matching does actually matter.
“House” is a great example of dramatic and social play. It’s a collaborative fantasy children create together, building on each other’s ideas as the narrative unfolds. For many children with autism, this imaginative framework makes peer interaction more predictable—and therefore less intimidating—while also giving them a fun, meaningful way to share their interests and feel understood.
Read on to discover how your school’s playground design can empower children with autism to build meaningful peer connections.
What is Dramatic and Social Play?
Dramatic play is a type of imaginative play where children take on different roles
The strongest argument for intentional school playground design is not theory. It is what happens when real schools build outdoor spaces that are designed to do real work. A recent Springfield case study shows the idea in motion. And when you line those stories up next to public school data, the case for designing school playgrounds on purpose gets a lot more concrete.
The Play On! Design Guide includes examples from Missouri and Mississippi that are worth paying attention to because they show a pattern. The winning formula is not just new school playground equipment. It is intentional design, active programming, teacher support, and a clearer idea of what the school playground is supposed to accomplish for students and the community.
That matters because schools do not need fairy tales. They need proof points. They need to see what intentional school playground design looks like on the ground, what it asks of educators, and what kinds of student outcomes it can help support over time.