Buell Recreation

Thoughtful playground design includes shade where it matters most. ☀️

Adding shade helps keep equipment cool, extends playtime and makes outdoor spaces more comfortable for everyone throughout the day.

Interested in bringing shade to your playspace? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tiAyGK

POV: You are a playground installer and this is your office view.

Tuesday Tip:

Incorporating shelters into the initial playground design ensures essential shade and weather protection, transforming the space into a comfortable, year-round community hub. Prioritizing these structures allows families to stay, play and connect for longer periods of time.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tiAyGK

From bare ground to an inclusive preschool paradise! Check out our latest case study to see how we partnered with Okanogan School District to transform Virginia Granger Preschool.

By providing design renderings and budget figures, the district secured the grant funding needed for this playspace. What started as a challenging site with a two year timeline is now a colorful hub where little ones can play, learn and grow together.

Full case study: https://bit.ly/49ssfAR

The new Memorial Park playground is taking shape! Who is ready for some outdoor fun? 🌳✨

Wilsonville Parks and Rec

Friday Feature: Rotary Park - Burlington, WA 📍

Check out this incredible playspace in Northern Washington! This space was built with a "play for everyone" mission, featuring a fully inclusive design that welcomes all ages and abilities.

Also, can we talk about those colors? The blue and green combo is fantastic! 💙 💚

Building a playground that lasts means choosing the right surfacing for your local climate. From extreme heat to snow, the material you select impacts safety, accessibility and maintenance costs.

Explore our guide to finding the best surfacing for your region: https://bit.ly/3QWafsg

Hello from the Washington Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects (WASLA) 2026 Conference in Tacoma! Rachel is having a wonderful time networking with talented landscape architects from across the state while enjoying everything the city has to offer.

At the show? Swing by our booth to say hi and tell us all about the exciting projects you have in the works!

We’re getting so close to playtime at Kitsap Lake! Thanks to everyone in the community who helped out with the build. We’re so glad we could help bring this to life!

A shift in outdoor design is here. Don’t get left behind! 🚨

Join our May 5th CEU to better understand:

🔹 Inclusivity: Design where everyone belongs
🔹 Adventure: Why "risky" play is vital for development
🔹 Wellness: Integrating fitness into the outdoors

Seats are filling fast — secure yours today: https://signin.aecdaily.com/register/NGE9957