Fall Sales for Spring Play

October 20, 2025

Learn how our Fall Sales pave the way for spring time ribbon cuttings

Your Spring 2026 Playground Starts Now!

October 03, 2025

Planning Your Spring 2026 Playground? Here's Your Timeline for Success

Working with Trees in Playground Design

September 24, 2025

Here's how to keep mature trees while meeting safety standards.

New CEU opportunity from Barrs Rec!

September 02, 2025

We are excited to be partnering with a few of our favorite parks across North and South Carolina to bring you a one of a kind CEU experience!

Choosing Outdoor Site Amenities for Your Commercial Playground Equipment

February 04, 2025

Playground site amenities are the building blocks of unforgettable experiences for children and adults alike, transforming ordinary outdoor spaces into vibrant community hubs. Picture those comfortable benches where parents relax and catch up with peers, the inviting picnic tables that encourage families to linger and connect, and protective shade structures that guarantee safe play even on the sunniest of days. These thoughtful playground furnishings, along with practical amenities like trash cans and bike racks, demonstrate your commitment to a well-maintained, accessible space for your community.

January Project of the Month- Greenwood County Recreation Complex

January 31, 2025

Meet our January Project of the Month! The design of this playground is an extension of the community, blending safe and modern equipment with nature-inspired elements.

New Year's Resolutions With the Power of Play

January 24, 2025

It’s a popular saying in January: “New Year, New Me.” But as we all know, New Year's Resolutions can be hard to stick to, with the power of play, we want to turn that idea on its head! Learn how we can help you achieve many popular New Year's Resolutions!

How to Upgrade Your School Playground Equipment

January 23, 2025

Play is one of the oldest, most important practices for children all over the world. Humans are inherently playful creatures, making playgrounds a core necessity in schools and communities. As these special places continue to remain prominent, it’s crucial that your school playground equipment is up to date and as enjoyable as possible.

December Project of the Month- Weavers Grove

December 27, 2024

Introducing Barrs Recreation's Project of the Month- Weavers Grove. Just outside of the bustling Research Triangle Park in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a new housing development, Weavers Grove is far from typical. Weavers Grove delivers on a vision of community and inclusion.

Barrs and Friends for the Blue Ridge

December 03, 2024

Help us support the mountain communities of Western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene.