Playgrounds and Splash Parks That Honour Community, Culture, and Connection

Park N Play Design partners with First Nations communities across Canada to create outdoor play and gathering spaces that are inclusive, intergenerational, and designed to reflect local identity.

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Too Many Communities Are Underserved by Generic Designs and Unreliable Vendors

Playgrounds and splash parks should bring people together—but many First Nations communities have been let down by contractors who don’t follow through, or designs that don’t reflect the spirit and identity of the people who use them.

Without a trusted, experienced partner, important projects can be delayed, disconnected from culture, or built without long-term support.

A Trusted Partner With Decades of Experience Serving First Nations Communities

With over 5,000 play spaces built across Canada, Park N Play Design has helped many Nations design and build spaces that honour tradition, support community wellness, and bring people together across generations.

Whether it’s a playground, splash pad, or fitness loop—we listen first, then design a space that reflects your story and serves your community.

Our process

A Simple, Respectful Process That Works With Your Timeline

Listen + Learn

We connect with your leadership, educators, or Elders to understand your vision, values, and priorities.

Design With Purpose

Our team creates inclusive, CSA-compliant layouts that reflect your community and support your funding path.

Build + Support

We coordinate install, train your local crews (if desired), and stay connected for post-build support.

Why First Nations Communities Choose Park N Play

Experience with Jordan’s Principle + ISC-aligned timelines

Custom design that reflects local culture, language, or nature

CSA-Z614 and AODA compliant from the start

Inclusive play and splash parks for all ages and abilities

Flexible installation and remote logistics support

Projects ranging from $25K to $2M+

Long-term warranty, service, and support

Case studies

Testimonials

See What Our Clients Are Saying

"I wanted to share my awesome experience working with Park N Play Design from 2014 to present. They were a fantastic team to collaborate with, and I highly recommend them. We've worked together on projects like Balwin Park (Playground), Cybecker Park (Playground & Splash Pad) and Central Alberta Women’s Shelter (Playground) and I was always impressed by their creativity and professionalism. As a landscape architect, I loved how they brought fresh, innovative ideas to our park and play designs. Plus, they were good at sticking to budgets, which made everything so much easier. Communication with Park N Play Design was always smooth. They kept us in the loop at every stage, which made the projects run seamlessly. Their problem-solving skills were top notch, and they always found cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality. Overall, Park N Play Design was a joy to work with, and I wouldn't hesitate to team up with them again."

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Ben Tymchyshyn

BLA, BCSLA, CSLA, Associate, Senior Landscape Architect

Stantec

"It was an absolute pleasure working with Shelley and the Park N Play Design team. The professionalism, attention to detail and communication was such a positive and seamless experience. We had a really tight timeline, and Shelley and her crew got the job done. Her enthusiasm for her job is infectious, and I would highly recommend Park N Play Design to any other school or community looking to build a park. Thank you again for getting us exactly what we wanted for our school and our students. We are truly grateful.”

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Nicole Falcone-Dempsey

Principal

St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Junior High School

"We recently had Park N Play install a new playground, and we couldn't be happier with the end result! The kids are having a blast, and the new playground is full every recess. Bob, Dustin, and the rest of the installation team were such a pleasure to work with. They were patient and clear in their instructions, always willing to discuss and explain what was going on, and most importantly, they were just fun to work with. Our Sales rep, Shelley, made sure everything went smoothly. We are so happy with the final result. I am happy to speak positively about my experience with you to anyone who asks! Thanks Park N Play!"

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Colette Lavallée

Director of Education

Saskatchewan French Language School Board

“I cannot say how pleased I am with the results of what Park N Play Design has come up with for our community. Your team addressed all our requests and provided two amazing options for us. As the saying goes, “you hit the nail on the head”. Excellent job, Park N Play Design. Please give yourselves a big pat on the back from Heritage Hills Housing Co-op. In addition to the amazing parks you came up with, I would also like to add a thanks for the information you have on your site. It has saved me personally hours and hours of time looking for this information on my own. It has been such a pleasure thus far.”

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Sam Hansen

VP Maintenance

Heritage Hills Housing Cooperative

"The customer service from my Park N Play Design Sales rep, Bob, was excellent. Bob goes the extra mile to ensure the highest quality playground is delivered to the community. The delivery and installation process went smoothly, and the project schedule from Park N Play was executed perfectly. I am more than satisfied with the completed project."

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Andrew Bialek

Superintendent of Parks

City of Greater Sudbury

“We chose Tim Aylesworth and Park N Play Design for our playground structure because of the superb and consistent customer service, the ability to achieve our goal on a fast timeline, and his professionalism in handling all the changes we requested. Tim and his design team put together a playground which is exciting, challenging and engaging. The feedback from the students, teachers, parents, and staff have been nothing but positive! We wholeheartedly recommend Tim and Park N Play. If we are to build another playground I wouldn’t hesitate to have Tim come in and design it!”

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Bonnie deGroot

Playground Committee Member

Clearwater Academy

"Park N Play Design was extremely helpful through the entire process. They were able to come up with solutions, modifications, and excellent results for our purchase. The quality of service and equipment provided by Park N Play Design is top-notch, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Park N Play Design's services to a friend or colleague."

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Steve Woloshyn

Capital Campaign Officer

Aberdeen Hall School

“Shelley and the rest of the team at Park N Play Design work as valuable team members on my projects and not only entertain my sometimes crazy ideas but work with me to make award-winning realities. I need a team that puts the same excitement, dedication and passion into my projects as I do. Park N Play Design definitely exemplifies that.”

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Amber Lyons

Senior Landscape Architect

Stantec

“The finished product is now one of the most beautiful parks in town, in my opinion, and from community feedback. From the town’s hassle-free experience with this project, I would not hesitate to highly recommend Bob and his crew at Park N Play Design for any park design and play structure construction that you may be considering.”

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Jim Moss

Director of Development and Operations

Town of Shelburne

"My best summation of the Kinglet playground would be that it was a great collaboration of playground elements and design intent, along with a flawless installation leading to a fantastic playground and incredibly happy client and consultant."

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Jordan Gulayets

Landscape Architect Manager

WSP

"Park N Play Design was quick to respond, provided lots of follow-ups, and cared about our experience. This was the best communication I've ever had for a playground project, and it was just a small addition. I've spent over $100K on a playground before with competitors and never got this kind of service!"

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Angela Magon

Abbotsford School District

Terry Fox Elementary, British Columbia

"Thank you very much to you and your staff for an outstanding job on this project. James, Josh, and Jaimie were exceptional to work with throughout the installation of the playground. Their dedication to making everything 100% is refreshing to see. The attention to detail on the install has been as good as any project that I have been involved in over the past 30 years. Great job! Please feel free to use me as a reference at any time."

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Steve Davison

Parkland Playground Consulting

"Parents and families have been thrilled with the support and communication from Park and Play Design. It is a pleasure to work with Shelley, and she always strives to meet the needs of our school community."

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Jolene Thompson

Edmonton Catholic School Division

Park N Play Design worked within our required budget constraints and timeline to supply the designated playground on time for back-to-school. We are extremely happy with the service that we received. The playground was a large school and community fundraising commitment, so it was very important to us that everything was done correctly and on time. Bob was able to solve in process issues and to work within the limitations of the summer weather to be able to help us out and keep things on track for the grand opening. As a school, we would recommend dealing with Bob and Park N Play Design for any playground project.

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Todd Truax

Principal

Huntsville Public School

Spaces That Bring People Together—And Reflect the Spirit of the Land

A great playground or splash park can become more than just a place to play— it can be a gathering place, a source of pride, and a reflection of your community’s strength and identity.

We’re here to help you build that space—with care, respect, and partnership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you still have questions?

How do I contact my local Park N Play Design Representative?

We have local Park N Play Design Representatives for each province. Simply fill out the contact us form and your local representative will reach out!

What should I have prepared before I reach out?

You don't need much. Even if you just have an idea, we're happy to work with you to get the ball rolling.

How much money is available to me through grants?

Great question! The amount of funding available through grants can vary widely depending on factors like the type of project, the organization offering the grant, and the eligibility criteria. While we can't guarantee the outcome of any grant application, we’re here to guide you through the process and help you identify opportunities that could align with your project. Many of our clients have successfully secured funding, so there’s definitely potential! Let’s discuss your project details, and we can point you toward some promising options to explore.