Moving Play Forward™
PlayCore is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad range of commercial and consumer playground and park equipment, surfacing, site amenity, fitness, and related play products. The business operates under the GameTime, Play & Park Structures, and Ultra Play commercial brands, the award-winning consumer brand of Swing-N-Slide, the surfacing brand of TotTurf, and the youth fitness brand of Everlast Climbing Industries. PlayCore's corporate headquarters are located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
about our companies
Commercial Playgrounds - Enriching Childhood Through Play | visit
Since 1929, GameTime has been committed to Enriching Childhood Through Play. It’s more than just creating playground environments, it’s having a true understanding of what it takes to allow children to discover and develop, all while having fun. For almost 80 years, we have firmly established ourselves as the global leader in commercial play. Our mission is to continue this leadership, using design, engineering, and manufacturing expertise, dedicated employees, and outstanding customer focused service. GameTime produces the largest selection of creative and traditional play systems ever offered, and is the only manufacturer to take a research based approach to play, by funding independent research studies to discover children’s skill sets at target stages of development, then designing equipment to encourage those skills. Our equipment consistently exceeds minimum safety requirements and accommodates accessibility for children of all abilities. At GameTime, we understand that our most important customers are the children using our equipment. We recognize that the best play opportunities combine innovative and compliant equipment that provides children with stimulating physical and emotional challenges. Our products are developed to educate, challenge, stimulate and entertain.
Residential Playgrounds - We Put Kids First | visit
Swing-N-Slide, established in 1985 as America’s first do-it-yourself wooden playground manufacturer, has achieved its vision of bringing engaging, value-packed, and compliant play products to both the residential and commercial playground markets. As one of the leading consumer playground equipment companies in the United States, Swing-N-Slide designs, manufactures and distributes do-it-yourself and ready-to assemble play sets to home centers, hardware stores and play set retailers across the nation. Using its expertise in thermoforming, proprietary bracket technology and metal fabrication, Swing-N-Slide is committed to safety and the benefits of play, and integrates these core values into every play set they make. With the breadth of their product offering, including Wood Complete, No-Cut, and Custom Ready-to-Assemble kits, Swing-N-Slide provides the customer unparalleled value and the unique opportunity to tailor their play set to fit their family's needs and budget. Swing-N-Slide's brands include Swing-N-Slide, Disney, TimberBilt, Tuff Kids, and Tuff Tots.
Commercial Playgrounds - The Gateway to Imaginative Play | visit
Play & Park Structures knows that playgrounds are an integral part of childhood development. Since 1976, their ongoing mission has been to provide high quality playground products that inspire children's imaginations and creativity through innovation and superior product design. We continue to advance the concept of play through unique designs, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality across all product segments. Play & Park Structures offers a variety of playground equipment that is versatile in function, offering fun and excitement for children of all age groups. The colorful and innovative products are designed to engage a child's creativity and keep their attention while interacting with their peers in creative yet challenging environments. Play & Park has proven their commitment to children's physical and mental development by creating the first Outdoor Creative Play & Learning System. The system brings standards-based activities to the playground and outdoor environments. Providing additional tools for free and directed play on the playground is part of the mission of Play & Park, the fastest growing playground equipment company in the industry.
Commercial Playgrounds - The Leader in Commercial Playground Safety Surfacing | visit
Since 1991, TotTurf® by Robertson Industries has become the national leader in providing high quality, innovative playground safety surfaces for children, families and communities. Formulated for the rigors of any climate, TotTurf® utilizes the highest quality EPDM/TPV (top layer) rubber granules in a customizable collection of vibrant colors that create an added dimension of playground uniqueness and fun. TotTurf® polyurethane binders are formulated exclusively for the rigors of outdoor playground use, and the under layer is composed of recycled tire buffings that create durable, safer, earth friendly surfaces. With thousands of children playing on Tot Turf® surfaces every day, we make sure that quality and safety are our number one priorities. Robertson Industries is a member of the International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) and our playground surfaces are IPEMA certified, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) compliant, and meet or exceed ASTM (American Society for Testing & Materials) and other industry standards. Six nation-wide distribution centers allow Robertson Industries to provide local service with national resources. Other products by Robertson Industries including water pads, Talkin’ TotTurf®, Synthetic Plus® turf, and Robbie Maintenance allow us to meet a variety of playground surfacing needs. TotTurf® by Robertson Industries is a proud partner in creating innovative, fun, universally designed playground surfaces for people of all ages and abilities.
Commercial Equipment - The Leader in Youth Fitness | visit
Everlast Climbing Industries, part of PlayCore's youth fitness division, is a leader in the climbing wall industry and is dedicated to enhancing the fitness of our youth. Since 1991, the Company has offered a comprehensive line of climbing wall systems for indoor and outdoor use as well as a complete selection of educational support services that include grant and fundraising support, additional value-addedwall features/enhancements, activity and assessment guides, cross-curricular programs, and individually tailored staff training. Everlast Climbing is committed to the development of science-based best practice fitness programming and the creation of environments that encourage educational excellence. Through high-quality, state-of-the-art products, excellent customer service, and dedication to education, Everlast Climbing is a leader in the industry. The company is headquartered in Mendota Heights, MN.
Commercial Equipment | visit
UltraPlay Systems manufactures an innovative line of play and recreation products including traditional site amenities, bleachers, preschool furnishings and other play-related products for distribution throughout North America, Mexico, and international markets. Since 1986, UltraPlay has manufactured wood, aluminum, and recycled plastic products for the play and recreation industry, and in 2001, the company introduced an advanced thermoplastic coating technology known for durability, superior mechanical performance, impact resistance, and UV stability. The company's commitment to responsible environmental practice includes the use of ACQ pressure treated wood, and the availability of 100% recycled plastic lumber for many applications. UltraPlay is committed to providing high quality play and recreation products and excellent customer support. UltraPlay is located in Red Bud, Illinois.
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GT Grandstands by UltraPlay designs and manufactures premium quality grandstands, bleachers, and a range of spectator seaing options including: standard portable angle frame bleachers, permanent grandstands, press boxes, team benches, custom permanent grandstands and bleachers built to meet your needs and requirements. GT Grandstands is located in Plant City, Florida.
