Our Philosophy and Design Process

Our Process and how we Do...

Was it an art project by your 1st grader? Or, maybe an amazing trip to the Grand Canyon? Regardless of the inspiration for your idea, we know it's a good one. We'll work with you from any stage whether you have a napkin sketch or a landscape architect's rendering.

We've got the curiosity, drive, and the skills to turn your idea into a reality – and that, will make you look like a Rockstar!

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Strategy & Vision

Our goal is to help you reach your goal. We work with customers at all phases. Some approach us with developed designs and plans, while others only with only an idea, "We like spaceships." Our experienced team will develop a strategic plan based on your individual budget and timeline. No project is too small or too large.

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Concept Development

Whether you have a napkin sketch or a professional rendering, we're ready to develop a fresh new concept. We're a small-ish studio and pride ourselves on carefully selecting top-talent that embraces new challenges. We'll work with you on a design that will be meaningful and loaded with originality. As an independent company, we can ensure that the same Cre8Play team will work with you from concept to installation.

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Schematic Design

Our experienced designers will put together professional and detailed renderings. Our philosophy is to work transparently throughout the phases as we share renderings and design ideas through photos and more along the way. We tailor your update schedule to loop you in as much or as little as you like.

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Design Engineering

This is the part where we make sure our designs are buildable and meet all standards. We have some of the top design engineers in the industry and they go to every length to ensure designs meet age, safety, ADA, state, and federal standards and regulations.

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Build

Our design studio and manufacturing are under the same roof. We've learned that this advantage brings our teams together and helps us stay close to our work. We'll provide you with photo and video updates along the way. Our customers appreciate this personalized experience.

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Play

This is the part that we all love– when the vision becomes a reality and jaws drop! Our Cre8ers will make sure that your experience is amazing all the way through installation and beyond. Notice, it starts and ends with the kids.

Parks and Rec Professionals

Our play environments and products are designed to bring a more immersive and engaging experience to the parks and recreation industry. We apply our immersive design technique to everything we cre8, from our inclusive playgrounds to products, site amenities and individual pieces. Our passion is to break the mold of traditional play. Kids notice. Adults notice. Communities notice.

We’ve worked with Parks and Recreation Professionals around the world by helping them at any stage in the development of their project. We collaborate with Parks and Recreation departments, Parks Facilities Directors, Managers, City Planners as well as any Contractors and Landscape Architects they bring on board. Our experienced and passionate group enjoys taking customers through an invigor8ing experience.

Landscape Architects & Designers

Our play environments are designed to become an integral part of the landscape—bringing immersive, meaningful experiences to parks, municipalities, schools, mixed-use developments, sports complexes, malls, childcare facilities, and more. From concept and design through engineering and manufacturing, everything happens under one roof, with the designers you begin working with staying involved throughout the process. We’ve partnered with Landscape Architects across the country at every stage of the design process, helping bring unique project visions to life.

Our immersive design philosophy extends across everything we cre8—from custom play environments to individual products and site amenities. Unlike traditional post-and-deck playground manufacturers with a custom division, we are a true custom design and manufacturing firm. We start with your project’s vision rather than fitting your ideas into a predetermined system, giving you the flexibility to create a cohesive experience that complements the surrounding landscape.

We believe every landscape has its own character and every project deserves a unique voice. We’ll collaborate with you to create environments that feel intentional, imaginative, and connected to the landscape—experiences that are unique, engaging, and memorable. That’s the Cre8Play difference.

The Details Matter

Materials

We have a deep toolkit and our materials are selected for their ability to withstand extreme weather elements. DuraSculpt™️, our proprietary blend of glass fiber-reinforced concrete (GFRC), is engineered for exceptional durability and an incredible range of forms and finishes. Other materials include 100% recycled GeoFoam, structural steel, composite wood, and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Our materials provide for textures that look and feel like those found in the natural world. The difference is seen up close and personal. Kids notice, adults notice and communities notice.

Custom Environments

Custom is where it all started for Cre8Play. Today, we offer custom sculptures, custom environments, combination environmnents with custom and standard product. Our portfolio includes projects for parks, malls, schools, sports complexes, and more. We're an experiences-over-everything kind of company, and we believe those experiences should be nothing short of amazing. We've designed for themes ranging from sports to space aliens and beyond. Our designers geek out over the details and always strive to top what they've done before. We look forward to working with you at any stage!

Product Environments

Cre8Play offers a comprehensive line of playground products to create immersive, inclusive, and multigenerational that are memorable. Our themes range from nature to nautical, fantasy to farm, and everything in between. From play mounds, climbers, play systems, crawls, and interactive elements to balance products, swings, modular components, and site amenities, our products are designed and manufactured under one roof by one team. They add character to traditional playgrounds or combine to create signature play experiences with a custom-designed look.

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