The easiest way to get started is by contacting a local representative or submitting a quote request. We'll learn more about your goals, timeline, budget, and project needs and help identify next steps.

That's perfectly fine. Many clients contact us long before they're ready to purchase. We can help provide planning resources, product recommendations, budgeting guidance, and inspiration.

Not at all. Our team helps clients evaluate options, compare products, and identify solutions that fit their goals and available space.

Sinclair Recreation primarily serves communities throughout Michigan and Indiana.

We provide a wide range of recreation solutions including playground equipment, inclusive play environments, nature play, splash pads, outdoor fitness equipment, dog park equipment, sports equipment, surfacing, shade structures, shelters, site furnishings, and park amenities.

No. While playgrounds are a major part of what we do, we also help communities create complete recreation environments that may include water play, fitness, sports equipment, dog parks, gathering spaces, surfacing, shade, and amenities.

We proudly partner with industry-leading brands including GameTime, AquaWorx, BarkPark®, Freenotes Harmony Park, UltraSite, Bison, and other trusted recreation manufacturers.

Absolutely. Visit our Catalogs page to explore product catalogs, brand resources, and recreation solutions.

Yes. We regularly help communities evaluate sites, establish project goals, compare options, and identify solutions that fit their needs.

Absolutely. We can provide inspiration, layout concepts, product recommendations, and planning resources to help guide the design process.

Many of our manufacturer partners offer custom design capabilities, themed environments, and site-specific solutions.

Project timelines vary depending on project size, product selection, funding, procurement requirements, and installation schedules. Your representative can help provide guidance based on your project.

Yes. We can discuss budget ranges, project phasing, product options, and purchasing considerations to help you plan effectively.

While we are not grant writers, we can help identify funding resources, planning tools, and opportunities that communities commonly use to support recreation projects.

Funding sources may include grants, foundations, fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, capital improvement budgets, cooperative purchasing programs, and phased project implementation.

OMNIA Partners is a cooperative purchasing program that may help eligible organizations simplify procurement and reduce administrative requirements when purchasing recreation equipment.

Yes. Many schools, parks departments, municipalities, and public agencies use cooperative purchasing options to simplify procurement.

Yes. Installation options vary depending on the project type and scope. Our team can discuss available installation solutions during the planning process.

Community Builds are volunteer-supported playground installations guided by experienced supervisors. They can help reduce costs while creating meaningful community engagement.

Yes. Our team regularly assists clients throughout planning, procurement, installation, and project completion.

Absolutely. We strive to build long-term relationships and remain available to help support your recreation investment.

Inclusive play environments are designed to create meaningful play opportunities for children of all abilities and developmental levels.

Nature playgrounds incorporate natural materials, sensory experiences, outdoor learning opportunities, and exploration-based play into the recreation environment.

NatureGrounds® is a research-based best practice guide developed through a partnership between PlayCore and the Natural Learning Initiative at NC State University that helps communities intentionally incorporate nature into children's play experiences.

Me2® is a research-based framework developed to help communities create more inclusive play environments through seven principles of inclusive playground design.

Many planning guides, research publications, and educational resources are available through our Resources section.