Biophilic play value
Organic timber forms bring children closer to nature through touch, movement, balance, and exploration.
Natural play innovation from GameTime
WholeTrees Structures
Natural round timber play elements that bring the beauty, strength, and tactile character of the forest into community playgrounds.
The forest, brought into play
Natural timber that feels alive in the playground.
WholeTrees Structures uses solid round timber to create natural play elements with organic form, tactile texture, and a direct connection to the forest.
From log walks and steppers to challenging tree climbers, WholeTrees gives designers a way to bring biophilic design into public play spaces with engineered, playground-ready timber systems.
Why WholeTrees fits playground design
Nature play with engineered confidence.
WholeTrees supports the play experience children want and the practical requirements owners, designers, and installers need.
Playground-ready systems
Natural play elements are designed with playground compliance, installation, and long-term care in mind.
Carbon-smart sourcing
WholeTrees connects projects to sustainably managed forests and carbon-smart timber products.
A natural playground accessory
From simple repeatable elements to custom configurations, WholeTrees help accessorize any nature play space.
Durable outdoor species
Decay-resistant species such as Black Locust and White Oak support outdoor play applications.
Each piece is unique
The natural form of every tree gives each play environment a distinct character and sense of place.
Built into play
WholeTrees configurations and play environments.
Choose from five pre-configured Whole Trees play experiences, or work with your local GameTime designer to accessorize any play system for a unique and natural play experience.
Tree Fort
Branching tree columns create an all-in-one gateway to adventure.
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Pole Climbers
Dynamic climbing challenges that evoke forest play and exploration.
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Log Stepper
Natural timber stumps create climbing, balancing, and movement opportunities.
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Log Pile
Cluster of fallen logs for climbing and balancing.
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Log Maze
Explore, hide, seek, and weave through the maze.
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Natural play spaces for parks, schools, and zoos.
Connect WholeTrees components into a complete natural play experience.
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See how natural timber changes the play experience.
Take a closer look at how Whole Trees brings nature into the playground and gives children a fun new way to climb, explore, and discover the world around them.
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From WholeTrees
See how natural timber becomes playground-ready.
Natural timber. Real texture. Play that feels closer to the forest.
Safety, durability and ownership
Built for natural play environments.
WholeTrees natural play elements are fabricated for outdoor use and supported with care, maintenance, and installation guidance for long-term playground planning.
ASTM and CPSC standard compliant
Products are built for playground standards and reviewed for compliance as designed and built.
20-year limited warranty
Exterior round timber products are backed by WholeTrees warranty coverage.
Carbon-smart forests
WholeTrees sources timber from sustainably managed forests.
Prefabricated kit of parts
Products are peeled, sanded, finished, and prepared for installation.
A longer nature-play story
WholeTrees builds on GameTime’s sustainability leadership.
WholeTrees continues GameTime’s work in responsible materials, naturalized play, and community spaces that connect children to nature.
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Green by Design
GameTime begins their commitment to sustainable manufacturing with recycled content, responsible sourcing, waste reduction, energy and water conservation, and environmental management.
Achieved ISO 14001 Certification
GameTime achieved ISO 14001 certification for sustainable manufacturing, becoming the first playground manufacturer to be awarded this designation.
NatureGrounds Published
GameTime helped communities plan naturalized playgrounds that connect manufactured play equipment with living landscapes and child-friendly planting strategies.
Pathways for Play Published
GameTime and PlayCore advanced playful pathways that bring movement, discovery, and play pockets into trails, greenways, and everyday community routes.
Introduced 100% Recycled Plastic Lumber
GameTime introduced 100% recycled plastic lumber to mimic the look of real wood using a sustainable, recycled material.
Joined USGBC
GameTime became the first playground manufacturer to join the US Green Building Council.
ACRE by Modern Mill
A tree-free, wood-like material made from upcycled rice hulls and now used by GameTime in natural-themed playground applications.
WholeTrees Structures
Natural round timber play elements bring biophilic design, tactile forest character, and sustainable material thinking into GameTime playground environments.
Start with the material
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Explore natural play configurations, timber details, installation planning, safety considerations, and long-term maintenance.
WholeTrees configurations
Explore the five new WholeTrees play structures from GameTime.
WholeTrees play environments
See some of the possibilities when you add WholeTrees to your designs.
WholeTrees Natural Mini Catalog
Open or download the WholeTrees catalog to explore this exciting new addition to your next playground design.
Black Locust data sheet
Open or download the Black Locust material data sheet.
WholeTrees FAQ
Questions landscape architects and owners may ask.
What are WholeTrees natural play elements?
They are playground-ready elements made from natural round timber, designed for climbing, balancing, crawling, gathering, and imaginative play.
What species are used?
WholeTrees uses decay-resistant species such as Black Locust and White Oak for natural play applications.
Are WholeTrees elements compliant with playground standards?
WholeTrees materials state that natural play products are built to ASTM playground standards and receive third-party review for compliance as designed and built.
Can WholeTrees support custom playscapes?
Yes. WholeTrees can support standard elements as well as custom natural play structures and site-specific design ideas.
What maintenance is required?
WholeTrees provides care and maintenance instructions. Finish reapplication may be recommended over time depending on conditions and desired appearance.
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Bring WholeTrees into your next playground project.
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- Ask about WholeTrees play configurations.
- Review natural play environments and custom playscape options.
- Discuss species, finishes, maintenance, and design direction.
- Connect WholeTrees to a broader sustainable playground plan.
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