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Playground & Recreation Solutions for Schools

As an educator, administrator, facilities leader, or PTO member, you know outdoor play matters. The right school playground creates opportunities for movement, inclusion, creativity, and social connection — while also meeting safety standards, budget realities, and long-term maintenance needs.

Whether you're replacing aging equipment, planning a new playground, or improving outdoor spaces for students, Sinclair Recreation helps schools across Michigan and Indiana create environments built for learning, movement, and play.

We Can Help You:

  • Navigate safety, accessibility, and age-appropriate design requirements

  • Balance budgets while maximizing long-term value

  • Create inclusive spaces that support students of all abilities

  • Select durable playground and recreation solutions designed for everyday school use

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Trusted by Schools Across Michigan & Indiana

“They are very knowledgeable and patient as they guide you through every step before the playground is constructed… I would highly recommend this company to anyone who is building a playground. They really care and love what they do.”

Dianna Mertz

Community Partner

    How We Help Schools Create Better Spaces

    • We help schools select age-appropriate playground equipment designed to support development, movement, and engagement for every stage of childhood.

    • From surfacing to inclusive play experiences, we help schools create safer, more welcoming spaces for students of all abilities.

    • Whether you're planning around district budgets, grants, PTO fundraising, or purchasing contracts, we help simplify the process.

    • School recreation spaces see heavy daily use. We help schools select durable products designed for long-term performance.

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    Planning for What Matters Most

    Whether you're replacing aging equipment, planning a new playground, improving accessibility, or creating spaces for students of different ages, thoughtful planning helps schools create safer, more engaging outdoor environments.

    Explore the resources below to help guide your planning process.

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    Playground Planning Guide

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    School Playground Inspiration

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    GameTime School Catalog

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    Inclusive Playground Solutions

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    Playground Surfacing Options

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    Funding & Procurement Support

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    School Spaces Brought to Life

    Explore playground and recreation projects designed for elementary schools, K–12 campuses, and educational communities across Michigan and Indiana.

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    Expert Support for Every Stage of Your School Project

    Community Builds

    Bring students, staff, parents, and community members together through volunteer-powered playground builds.

    Project Management

    Expert coordination to help school projects stay organized, aligned, and moving forward.

    Turnkey Solutions

    Support from planning through professional installation designed to simplify every phase of the project.

    • Programs & Research
    • 3D Design & Animations
    • Ease of Procurement
    • Contract Pricing
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    Ready to Start Planning?

    Whether you're replacing an aging playground, planning a new school recreation space, or simply exploring ideas, Sinclair Recreation is here to help guide the process.

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