Playgrounds for Housing and HOAs
GameTime works with housing authorities, apartment communities, and neighborhoods to create playgrounds for kids that increases curb appeal and attract new families. Our playground equipment combines maximum play value with competitive pricing, easy installation, and the industry’s best warranty.
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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







