🌟 We’ve been building joy since 1966! Playgrounds, parks, fitness zones—we bring it to life. See our story and discover how Cunningham Recreation designs inclusive spaces that bring communities together: youtu.be/kuOgpaXUHuE #InclusivePlay #CommunityFirst #PlayMatters

Exciting news for Maryville, Missouri! The city has approved an agreement supporting the development of an all-inclusive playground at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park. This project will help create a more accessible play space where children of all abilities can play, explore, and make lasting memories together. At Cunningham Recreation, we believe every community deserves a place where everyone can experience the joy of play. We're excited to see communities investing in inclusive recreation and creating opportunities for more families to connect through play! 🔗 Read more about the project: hubs.la/Q04Czd570

Your Community Deserves a Place to Play. Funding can be one of the biggest challenges when planning a new playground. The GameTime Community Champions Grant is designed to help communities move their projects forward with more buying power. With up to 100% matching funds available, your next playground project may be closer than you think. Learn more and apply through Cunningham Recreation: hubs.la/Q04yzDy60

Visit Booth #15 to see Cunningham Recreation/GameTime at the TRPA Conference in Franklin, TN at the Marriott Cool Springs from November 2nd to 5th!

Cunningham Recreation is proud to sponsor the 2026 MPRA Region 4 Conference! We’re excited to support an event that brings parks and recreation professionals together for a day of learning, networking, and fresh ideas. 📅 November 12, 2026 📍 Des Peres Parks & Recreation | Des Peres, MO We’re proud to support the professionals who work every day to create better parks, recreation programs, and community spaces.

Make Play More Imaginative! Themed playgrounds turn ordinary play spaces into one-of-a-kind adventures that inspire creativity, exploration, and active play. From animals to nature and everything in between, Cunningham Recreation can help bring your vision to life!

The best community spaces give people a reason to come together. A place to play. A place to gather. A place to make memories. We’re proud to help communities create outdoor spaces where people can connect, explore, and enjoy the places they call home.

Play brings people together at every age! A new intergenerational playground in Monticello, Illinois, is creating opportunities for children and older adults to connect, build relationships, and enjoy the outdoors together. This project is a wonderful reminder that thoughtfully designed play spaces can do more than encourage play — they can strengthen communities and bring generations closer. At Cunningham Recreation, we believe great play spaces create lasting connections for everyone. Read more about this inspiring project: hubs.la/Q04C1-Hf0

When planning a playground, the equipment usually gets the most attention, but playground surfacing is just as important. From poured-in-place rubber and engineered wood fiber to synthetic turf, rubber tile, shredded rubber mulch, and bonded rubber, each option offers different benefits for safety, accessibility, maintenance, durability, and design. So, which surface is the right fit for your next project? We break down the most common playground surfacing options and what to consider when choosing one in our latest blog: 👉 Playground Surfaces 101: Which Material Works Best and When Read the full blog: hubs.la/Q04yzBy60

Have a Playground Project in Mind? There May Be Funding to Help. The GameTime Community Champions Grant offers matching funds that can help move your playground project from an idea to reality. Eligible organizations can apply for up to 100% matching funds toward eligible GameTime play systems. You can choose from featured systems or work with a GameTime representative to create a solution that fits your community. Start your application today! hubs.la/Q04yzzgs0

Visit Booth #118 to see Cunningham Recreation/GameTime at the VRPS Conference in Richmond, VA at the Greater Richmond Convention Center from October 25th to 28th!

Fresh air. Sunshine. A little movement. A lot of fun. Sometimes, getting outside is all it takes to turn an ordinary day into a great one. Whether it’s a playground, park, trail, or recreation space, there are plenty of reasons to step outside and play. ☀️ Get out there and enjoy your community!

Exciting things are happening at Ferguson Park in Temple, TX! The newly renovated park features a brand-new playground, accessible sidewalks, shaded play areas, and a ninja-style fitness feature, while keeping the iconic rocket that generations of Temple residents know and love! Join the City of Temple for the grand reopening on Saturday, October 17, at 10 a.m. to celebrate this exciting new chapter for the community. 🎉 📍 1203 E. Adams Ave., Temple, TX

Climbing is about more than reaching the top. It gives children opportunities to build strength, improve balance and coordination, solve problems, and grow their confidence, all while having fun. From climbing walls and nets to ladders, ramps, and more, climbing elements add meaningful movement and challenge to a playground. In our latest blog, we’re taking a closer look at 6 ways climbing structures support children's physical, cognitive, and imaginative development. 👉 Read the full blog and discover the benefits of climbing structures: hubs.la/Q04yzk-x0

How can recreation professionals better understand participation trends and evolving community needs?   Join the RecLess podcast team on October 21 and explore research, challenges, and practical strategies that can help strengthen recreation outcomes and community engagement.   📅 October 21, 2026 🎓 Free CEUs Available 🔗 Register today using GAMETIME

More Funding. More Possibilities. The GameTime Community Champions Grant can provide up to 100% matching funds toward eligible GameTime play systems, helping communities make their playground dollars go further. Parks, schools, churches, housing communities, and civic and youth organizations can apply. Ready to take the next step toward your new playground? 👉 Learn more and apply: hubs.la/Q04yzhTp0 (hubs.la/Q04yzhTp0)

Building the Foundation for Lifelong Learning! For young children, play is an important part of learning and development. Cunningham Recreation helps early childhood programs create safe, age-appropriate spaces where infants, toddlers, and preschoolers can explore, grow, and build essential skills. From design to installation, we’re here to help bring your vision to life.

Congratulations to Kirby, SD, and Helen Keller Elementary on their new National Demonstration Site (NDS) playground! Opening tomorrow as students return from Columbus Day, this exciting new space brings the 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design to life, creating opportunities for children of all abilities to play, learn, and grow together. A special thank-you to everyone who helped make this project possible and to the Kirby community for investing in inclusive play. We can’t wait to see the smiles, laughter, and memories made on this new playground! 💚

💚 Play should be for everyone. Thoughtfully designed playgrounds can create opportunities for children of different abilities to play, explore, and connect together. Contact us today to start your next inclusive project: hubs.la/Q04zTj-60

There’s something special about seeing a playground full of laughter, imagination, and energy. Play brings people together, encourages kids to explore, and creates memories that last long after the day is over. 💚 Here’s to making more room for fun, connection, and play!

Come stop by the Cunningham Recreation/GameTime booth, #1206, at TXEDCon!