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7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design

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Expression Swing Universal

Create multigenerational play opportunities for adults and children of all abilities with an adaptive swing seat combined with our adult swing seat. The patented design provides the same face-to-face, eye-to-eye design that promotes attunement while at play.

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News from GameTime

Check out the latest news and announcements from GameTime.

December 10, 2025

Santa Baby, Slip a GameTime Playground Under the Tree

Sure, it’s the season of twinkle lights, peppermint everything, and Mariah Carey defrosting for her annual world tour. But the real gift? A GameTime playground. Playgrounds give back in ways that last far beyond December, and they don’t need tape, ribbon, or a gift receipt. So grab your cocoa, hit shuffle on your holiday playlist, and let’s unwrap the real magic of play.

“Joy to the World”

Because Playgrounds Boost Happiness

Kids who play outside on playgrounds are happier. Adults who spend time in parks are happier. Neighborhoods with great public spaces? Also happier. It’s basically science wrapped in PIP surfacing. A GameTime playground is joy you can stand on, climb up, and spin around on.

“All I Want for Christmas Is You”

Because Playgrounds Bring People Together

Playgrounds are where “we” happens. They’re a third place, that magical in-between spot that belongs to everyone. Families meet, friendships form, and neighborhoods become communities. GameTime’s inclusive designs make
October 31, 2025

Parks Are the Original Third Place. Coffee Shops Just Branded It

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

September 11, 2025

The Playground Installation Process: What to Expect from Start to Finish

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