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.

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!

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.

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

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.