PlayQuest Recreation

Weather is unpredictable, but having a shade sail or shelter structure can help protect you from the rain and sun and let you stay outside longer.

Shade sails are great for protecting equipment from the damaging effects of the sun while keeping it cooler so kids can play safely. They’re also perfect for patios, parks, and other outdoor spaces where you want a little less sun.

Structures like picnic shelters, gazebos, pavilions, and pergolas are excellent for shielding from the elements to create areas that can be used year-round.

Available residentially or commercially, we can help you find what option works best for your park, school, business, or home: https://playquest.ca/playgrounds/shade-structure/

Did you like getting dizzy on the merry-go-round as a kid? A typical playground staple, it can be a lot of fun but not always accessible. Thankfully, there’s a solution for that; the ‘Inclusive Orbit’ from Burke. For our Saskatchewan sales representative Cody Vollman, it’s one of his favourite pieces of accessible equipment because of the easy entry onto the platform and how it sits flush into the ground, meaning kids of all ages and abilities can go for a spin!

Want to add an Inclusive Orbit (or other accessible equipment) to your playground? If you’re in Saskatchewan, reach out to Cody to find out more: [email protected]

For the rest of Canada, find your local rep on our website: https://playquest.ca/contact/

Did you spot the Orbit in our post on Monday?

Layout plays a big part in playground accessibility. A good layout will allow kids to move around, between, and onto play structures more easily – especially with mobility aids – while creating zones of age and ability-appropriate challenges. Wide paths, ground level sensory play, ramps, and transfer-friendly equipment and space all factor into creating an accessible and enriching experience.

Playgrounds are designed to be welcoming for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background. When the physical barriers to play are removed, it can also remove the social barriers, making playtime more positive and enjoyable, helping to improve mental and emotional health.

We can help you design an accessible layout for your playground project! https://playquest.ca/contact/

Projects pictured:
John Maclure School, Abbotsford, British Columbia
Calmar Elementary School, Calmar, Alberta
Peerless Trout First Nation, Peerless Lake, Alberta

(P.S. There's another accessible equipment fave in one of these photos... can you guess what it is?)

Today is the National Day of Mourning for workers who have been injured or lost their life due to a workplace tragedy. Marked annually, we honour those whose lives have been inextricably changed or lost while calling for organizations to collectively renew and improve their commitments to health and safety in the workplace.

Safety is a core part of our company – not just for kids, but for those involved in the construction and building process. We support education and training for our employees to proactively recognize potential hazards and help prevent future accidents because we want people to feel safe, valued, and thrive – on and off the equipment.

Learn more about how we keep our workers safe: https://playquest.ca/contact/