Play Blog

Play Blog

The Play Blog is where we highlight the latest innovations in the commercial play and recreation space. Check here for industry news.

Tree Tops, Great Design, Greatly Affordable

Tree Tops, Great Design, Greatly Affordable When designing Tree Tops and other value packed playgrounds, we didn’t set out to design dynamic play opportunities for smaller budgets. In fact, we simply designed great playstructures, then discovered they happened to come in at lower price points. TREE TOPS This wondrously abstract [...]

Is AquaHedra The New Shape Of play? Yes, it’s beautiful and sculptural, too. Endless formations of fun are rooted in the new geometric AquaHedra™. This striking, three dimensional shape with misting capabilities offers a variety of show-stopping opportunities for sites both large and small. Position the unique configuration of AquaHedra [...]

The New Shape of Play: Hedra

Because Play Will Always Shape Us, Introducing Hedra HEDRA Play is the universal language of fun, of collaboration, of growing. Play is key to helping kids becoming better adults. So we create kids play structures to amaze and inspire, challenge and empower, promote empathy and pride. We create playstructures that [...]

After 25 years in the playground design business, there’s a youthful chime in Steve Hemler’s voice as he describes someone becoming part of General Recreation’s client family- starting with the Elmwood Park project. “We’ve been blessed over the years with long-time working relationships, however a new client still gets me [...]

In Pittsburgh’s Friendship Neighborhood, the team at The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center dreams as big as the children they serve. The “big idea” was an inclusive playground in their own backyard. This independent, non-profit organization helps children of all ages through services that establish and strengthen [...]

Inclusive Playgrounds Website Launch

We have just launched a new website devoted entirely to assisting communities plan, design and build inclusive playgrounds. Learn about inclusive play products and how they may create experiences that assist with child development. Our Inclusive Playgrounds Philosophy Landscape Structures and General Recreation, Inc, together, create inclusive play areas featuring [...]

New Spinners Offer a Twist on Fun

These two new spinners from Landscape Structures offer a new twist on some old favorites. With the Chill™ Spinners and the Curva™ Spinners there is plenty of fun to add to any playground. The Stainless Steel versions offer a real difference in durability and modern design. Choose these new spinners [...]

New Rhapsody Instruments Introduced

Landscape Structures introduced several new outdoor musical instruments for public spaces. These new Rhapsody additions round out and already broad array of instruments available. The Rhapsody Vibra Chimes These large chimes provide the lowest, most resonant notes of the Rhapsody® collection. Eight Vibra™chimes, each with their own mallet, play eight [...]

New Crab Trap Offers a Unique Climbing Structure

Conquer the Crab Trap This unique climber, the Crab Trap climbing structure, accommodates lots of kids all at once, offering an assortment of opportunities to climb, crawl and hang out. Attack the Crab Trap from the inside or the outside, the options are endless. Kids decide how to maneuver from [...]

The New We-Go-Round, Everyone Plays Together
Landscape Structures' new We-Go-Round offers inclusive play and spinning for everyone. This patent pending next-generation merry-go-round offers plenty of space for more kids of all abilities. Strategic seating location areas leave ample space for wheelchairs, [...]

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