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
“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