About GameTime
Committed to building communities through play and recreation since 1929
We’re Play Innovators, Play Experts and Play Researchers.
GameTime brings play and recreation to people of all ages and abilities. Our local, experienced, and trusted team deploys research-based programs and education to deliver the most tailored play and recreation environments in the world.
Since 1929
Our History of Enriching Childhood Through Play
From the beginning, GameTime has demonstrated our passion for play with fun and innovative products that bring people together around recreation. Check out some of the key moments in our history.
Local Play Experts
GameTime representatives and certified installers live, work, and play in your neighborhood. We provide turnkey, personal service throughout all phases of your play and recreation projects to ensure your playground, fitness park, Challenge Course, or one-of-a-kind custom play space is a community centerpiece.
Play Researchers
As a PlayCore company, GameTime leverages the deep knowlege of the PlayCore Research Institute. The Institute is comprised of leading experts, universities, and research centers who work with PlayCore to investigate, discover, and communicate information and outcomes in scholarly works and outreach workshops. This research drives our product development and playspace design.
Green by Design
Responsible play environments begin with a commitment to our environment. Environmental sustainability is our commitment to the children, families, and communities we serve today– and to many generations to come. That’s why our approach to sustainability encompasses every aspect of our company– from the way we manufacture our products, to how we do business.
The Industry’s Best Warranty
Our products are constructed of durable, recyclable materials that are designed to last decades, not years. Each play system, fitness product, and freestanding activity is backed one of the industry’s leading warranties, and we offer a high level of customer service long after the project is completed. Our guarantee to you goes beyond replacement hardware and touch-up paint- our guarantee is to be a trusted partner in outdoor play and recreation for years to come.
GameTime Certifications
Industry standards set a minimum level that playground manufacturers must meet. We meet or exceed those standards, because we understand that the ultimate playground offers peace of mind as well as thrills. After all, we’re parents too.
News from GameTime
Check out the latest news and information from our headquarters in Fort Payne, Alabama.
New partnership introduces innovative material made from upcycled rice hulls to create natural-looking, durable playground environments
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (Sept. 15, 2026) – What do rice hulls have to do with playgrounds? Quite a lot, as it turns out.
GameTime is partnering with Modern Mill to introduce ACRE, an innovative wood-alternative material made from upcycled rice hulls, into a new generation of nature-inspired playground designs.
ACRE looks and feels like real wood, but it isn't wood at all. Made from an agricultural byproduct that might otherwise go to waste, the material gives designers a new way to bring the warmth, texture, and character of wood into playground environments while delivering the performance needed for years of outdoor play.
"At GameTime, we're always looking for new ways to help communities create play spaces that feel connected to the places around them," said Spencer Cheak, President, GameTime. "Our partnership with Modern Mill gives designers an entirely
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, Partners for Parks, and hundreds of volunteers unite to build a new playground honoring Charlotte's racing heritage.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 30, 2026) — For decades, the sounds of engines echoed across Shuffletown Dragway as drivers lined up at the starting line in search of speed. This week, a different kind of race begins.
On Thursday, July 30, community volunteers will gather at Shuffletown Park to build a brand-new playground on the site of the former Shuffletown Dragway, transforming a place once known for horsepower into one designed for imagination, adventure, and play.
The community build is being coordinated by Cunningham Recreation and its community engagement division, Play 4 ALL, with GameTime playground equipment and installation made possible through a major gift from Coca-Cola Consolidated, in partnership with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, Charlotte Motor
Fort Payne, Alabama — GameTime, a leading manufacturer of commercial playground and outdoor recreation equipment, proudly announces that Sinclair Recreation of Holland, Michigan has been named the 2025 GameTime Agency of the Year.
This prestigious recognition honors Sinclair Recreation’s exceptional performance across every dimension that defines a world-class partner: operational excellence, customer-first service, and the ability to deliver complex, large-scale projects with precision and consistency.
Serving communities throughout Michigan and Indiana, Sinclair Recreation has demonstrated an unmatched ability to bring visionary play and recreation spaces to life for schools, parks, and municipalities. Their expertise in planning, project management, and installation—combined with a relentless commitment to customer satisfaction—has positioned them as a trusted leader in the industry.
From concept to completion, Sinclair Recreation consistently delivers high-quality environments where