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The impressive playground at Apex’s Pleasant Park is the result of thoughtful design, imaginative equipment, and a storytelling approach that sparks creativity and adventure. Apex recently celebrated Pleasant Park’s first anniversary, marking an astounding 2 million visitors since its opening.

Introducing Barrs Recs August Project of the Month, Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park! This playground is part of a larger multifaceted recreational facility, part of the Spartanburg County Parks and Recreation system. Va-Du-Mar McMillan also features a disc golf course, walking trail, picnic shelters, restrooms, tennis courts, pickleball courts, splash pad, and sand volleyball courts.

Downtown Park is the perfect green space in downtown Waxhaw, North Carolina. Barrs Recreations April McLaurin began working with Waxhaw in 2021 to bring the Town’s vision of a nature play playground to life. Downtown Park features not only a playground, but an interactive stream, fitness area, pump track, flex court, walking paths, local art, amphitheater, and a large promenade for town events. Talk about the place to be!

Inclusive play equipment is no longer a trend– it has become a staple of well-designed play spaces. At Barrs Recreation we believe that play is for all! Inclusive playgrounds are integral to our mission as they enhance the lives of all parkgoers by providing equal opportunities for play, social interaction, and physical development.

Bears, foxes, and eagles oh my! These are just some of the animals that are featured at the new playground at Rock Ridge Park in Pittsboro, NC.

When designing a new playground and investing in commercial equipment, thoughtful research and strategic planning are crucial. The right play equipment should be fun and inviting while ensuring safety and catering to the needs of its users and the community. In this post, we offer detailed steps to help you make informed decisions while planning.

Sunshine and childhood fun go hand-in-hand. Clear, warm days are perfect for getting outside and enjoying a park playground! But sometimes, there can be too much of a good thing. Even the brightest smiles will fade under the relentless glare of a hot Carolina sun. As the sun climbs higher in the sky, that initial joy can quickly turn to discomfort if there’s nowhere to escape the heat. That’s why playground shade is a critical component of outdoor play spaces.

When you think of playgrounds, what comes to mind first? Slides or swings? Monkey bars? Maybe a see-saw? While these classics are always popular, there’s another play area element that provides tons of fun and offers a surprising range of benefits: rope playground equipment.

When it came time to design a park with recreational options for all ages, the Apex Parks & Recreation Department in North Carolina wanted something unique. They partnered with BCI Burke Playground Equipment and Barrs Recreation to create a one-of-a-kind experience that combines fun and fitness for all ages and abilities.