June 2011: "Natural, Nature-full Play" in Canadian Health & Lifestyle magazine. (Reprinted with permission from Canadian Health & Lifestyle, Issue 28, Summer 2011). Read the article online here.
The Leader in Recycled Plastic Playground Equipment
Play Mart Playground Equipment
Recovering yesterday's plastics for today's play™
Play Mart is the leader in recycled plastic commercial playground equipment for schools, parks, day cares, churches, military installations and much more. We also offer early childhood equipment, site amenities, and fitness equipment. We extrude our structural material - Recycled Structural Plastic (RSP) - using reclaimed #2 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene). In simple terms, we make playground equipment from garbage milk jugs. -Find out more in the Green Zone. - Read what people are saying about us.
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Children naturally gravitate toward imaginative play. Our "Cast Away" Mini Play System provides swarms of adventurous components - a large ship bow with anchor and whales on the sides, sea animals "swim" throughout the playset. Spy Tubes for scanning the horizon for land. Include our Oasis and ergo-EcoBench to shade adult advernturers!
The Play-Fit™ line is designed to entice children of all ages to build muscles, develop balance and agility but have a blast while doing so.
The Nature of Early Play™ line is designed to provide durable outdoor spaces for the early childhood years and make it easy for care providers to design wonderful outdoor spaces for their little ones.
Play Mart has been manufacturing high-quality playgrounds and site amenities since 1981! We have learned a lot over the last 30 years about building confidence through our commitment to quality and standing behind our products.
GSA honors Innovative Environmentally Friendly Businesses for commitment to the environment.
Somerset, KY (March 17, 2011) –
Play Mart, Inc was one of four businesses recently presented with the Evergreen Award by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
Mega Play Systems™ - playground equipment sized and designed for preschool and elementary ages at large public schools, parks, community centers and recreation areas - largest children, largest budgets and largest play areas.
Mini Play Systems™ - playground equipment sized and designed for preschool and elementary ages at small public schools, day care centers, head starts, school churches and more - smaller children, smaller budgets and smaller play areas.
Nature of Early Play™ - equipment designed for infants through five years old separated in two Play Element categories: Elevated and Non-Elevated
Elevated - Includes Bridges, Balance Play and Ride N' Climb
Non-Elevated -
Creative structures for this age group include our "Garden Play" items that provide young children authentic experiences with nature, water, sand, dirt, insects, butterflies, birds, vegetable gardening, plants, flowers and music. Our new natural play products are designed so that even an infant can be allowed to be outside in a protective environment and experience the natural world.
Play-Fit Systems - Play-Fit™ was designed around one main concept: Children need play to develop into healthy adults and without it they run a greater risk of obesity and developmental handicaps. Based on research, it is clear that play is vital for healthy children. Play-Fit™ designs are intended to entice children of all ages to “get moving” and have a blast through continuous play as they climb, step, reach, boulder, stretch and swing from one type of play element to the next and never touch the ground. Play-Fit™ keeps kids moving and healthy!
Site Amenities - we have a full line of amenities including benches, tables, trash receptacles, and shade-shelters. Most items are made from our exclusive RSP™ (Recycled Structural Plastic™).
Design Compliance and IPEMA Certification
Playground equipment must meet stringent design and manufacturing requirements to ensure that children will be safe while playing. Play Mart designs all products according to ASTM F1487 standards, CAN/CSA Z614 standards, CPSC Guidelines, and ADA Accessibility Guidelines. Visit www.ipema.org to verify product certification on our playground equipment.
Recycled-Content RSP™ with 100 Year Warranty
Playground equipment by Play Mart is made from RSP™ (Recycled Structural Plastic™) which is Play Mart’s proprietary plastic lumber (made from 100% recycled plastics) manufactured on our in-house extrusion lines. Creating our own lumber is the best way to guarantee the high quality product we demand - we use only the purest (recycled) HDPE inputs. Combined with strengtheners and UV stabilizers, the plastic lumber possesses unusually high tensile and compressive strengths. We guarantee RSP™ with a 100 year warranty!Watch a video of our recycling process and lumber extrusion!
SureStep™ Decks
No more worries about slipping on the playground! We have developed innovative SureStep™ slip-resistant ridged deck-board. Play Mart is the only recycled plastic playground equipment manufacturer to offer this safety feature. Children can walk and run confidently even after early morning dew and following a rainy afternoon.
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel hardware, welds and attachments are standard on all equipment - features unmatched in the playground equipment industry. 100% stainless steel components are available, virtually eliminating rust and ensuring that your play equipment is practically maintenance free. We have chosen metal components and materials that will hold up in all weather and save our customers the hassle of replacing rusty parts.
SureGrip™ Metal Components
On our playground equipment, in addition to slip-resistant decks, we offer slip-resistant metal climbers. We powder-coat our climbers and sliders with a uniquely strong and textured surface to increase friction and reduce falls on playground equipment.
Our Mission
To maintain a high level of integrity, dependability and quality while producing a world class product at affordable prices to the consumer. To provide children the opportunity of experiencing a safe, environmentally friendly, and creative place in which to play and grow. -Read more on the About Us page.
We are confident that the quality of Play Mart's commercial playground equipment, backed by an incredible warranty and combined with the environmental benefits of being a recycled product, meets the unique needs of this and future generations. Let us partner with you in creating spaces for communities to relax and play on recycled benches, tables, and accessible playground equipment!
providing jobs in our local community while offering 
Recycled-Content RSP™ with 100 Year Warranty
Stainless Steel hardware, welds and attachments are standard on all equipment - features unmatched in the playground equipment industry. 100% stainless steel components are available, virtually eliminating rust and ensuring that your play equipment is practically maintenance free. We have chosen metal components and materials that will hold up in all weather and save our customers the hassle of replacing rusty parts. 
To maintain a high level of integrity, dependability and quality while producing a world class product at affordable prices to the consumer. To provide children the opportunity of experiencing a safe, environmentally friendly, and creative place in which to play and grow. 
