CunninghamRecreation

Complete Park and Playground Solutions...Sports/Fitness/Playground equipment, Shade and Shelters, Site Furnishings, Water Play, Safety Surfacing and Dog Parks

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🌟 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: https://t.co/Y2E0iX8ZhD #InclusivePlay #CommunityFirst #PlayMatters

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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.

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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: https://t.co/LAGFkLg2gU

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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: https://t.co/vfF2FLKwpe

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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! https://t.co/KhCYPb3mdp

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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!

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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!

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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

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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:
https://t.co/XVGe3KO5mx

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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

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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: https://t.co/jLuVa9PsG4 (https://t.co/jLuVa9PsG4)

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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.

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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! 💚

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💚 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: https://t.co/2YVo6KlNPD

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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!

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

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Visit the Cunningham Recreation/GameTime booth at the VRPS Conference in Pipestem, WV at the Pipestem Resort State Park from October 13th to 15th!

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Join us next week!

We’re excited to celebrate the opening of Brody’s Boundless Playground in Overland Park, Kansas!

As a Variety KC The Children's Charity Inclusive Playground & a GameTime/PlayCore National Demonstration Site for Inclusion, this incredible play space provides a place for children of all abilities to play, explore, and connect.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
📍 8851 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, KS

Come celebrate inclusive play with us! We hope to see you there!

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Bring Your Playground Project to Life with the GameTime Community Champions Grant!

A matching funds grant can help parks, schools, churches, housing communities, and civic and youth organizations get more buying power for their playground project.

Eligible applicants can apply for up to 100% matching funds toward eligible GameTime play systems. Whether you already have a system in mind or need help designing one for your space, Cunningham Recreation can help you navigate the process.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://t.co/Nd89S15hLC

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Visit Booth #37/38 to see Cunningham Recreation/RJR and GameTime at the ARPA Conference in Fort Smith, AR at the Wyndham Fort Smith from October 14th to 16th!

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Great public spaces are about more than getting from point A to point B. They create opportunities for people to gather, explore, and connect with their communities.

Thoughtfully designed bike infrastructure can be an important part of that experience. From bike parking and repair stations to custom solutions, Dero helps communities integrate active transportation into streetscapes while complementing the character of the space.

At Cunningham Recreation, we’re proud to offer solutions that help communities create functional, welcoming spaces people want to use.

🚲 Let’s create spaces that keep communities moving. Contact us today to start your next project! https://t.co/250q7FnDGx