Announcing the 2012 Playworld Winter Sale

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Nick

Our 2012 Playworld Systems Playground Sale includes impressive 25-30% off savings on pre-designed Challengers and PlaySimple structures for all ages as well as our most popular freestanding equipment and site amenities.

In addition, with every purchase made during the sale period from now till April 27, 2012 you will receive a 30% off coupon good toward any additional orders placed by May 25, 2012.

Included in this sale:

15 Challengers Structures for Ages 5-12
5 Challengers Structures for Ages 2-5
2 Rockblock Structures
2 See-Saws
4 Spring Riders
3 Climbers
Triple Shoot Out
A collection of site amenities including borders, benches, trash cans, and bike racks.

View the Full 2012 Winter e-Flyer

Concrete Table Tennis and Chess Tables

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Nick

Introducing Concrete Table Tennis and Chess Tables!

In any crowd and on every street, everyone has some level of Table Tennis experience. When you put Table Tennis in public places, something special happens. It’s a touch point and a connection. This is real time social NET working. Artificial barriers are annihilated and strangers smile, interact and get their game on!

Bravado Outdoor Products manufactures the world’s toughest Table Tennis Tables and Chess Tables for permanent outdoor use.

Casual and competitive Table Tennis has an unrivaled appeal across cultures and generations. Kids like jungle gyms and skate parks, but what was your last project that provided enthusiastic sport for adults, seniors and kids? With Table Tennis’s huge upswing in popularity, why not steal the show at your park or school project this year?

We think about permanence and fun at the same time. From beautiful marble inlay Concrete Chess Tables to virtually indestructible Concrete Table Tennis Tables, engineering quality is given the same weight as the user experience. Our Table Tennis play surface is beautiful, but grab a paddle and a friend, and the true aesthetic quality really comes out!

Download the Table Specifications for Concrete Table Tennis Tables

New ADA Standards for Play Areas beginning Mar 15th

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Nick

We get a lot of questions from our customers regarding ADA standards for playgrounds, and for good reason too since failure to meet ADA standards can result in fines and lawsuits for the owner. Unfortunately, there seems to be as much disinformation surrounding this topic as there is fear so we are writing this FAQ to set things straight and ensure that you understand all the facts surrounding these new changes.

What happens on March 15th, 2012?

All newly constructed and altered play facilities of public or commercial ownership must comply with the 2010 ADA standards and will no longer have a choice to use the 1991 standards. The specific sections in the 2010 ADA standards that apply to playgrounds are Chapter 2 Section 240 and Chapter 10 Section 1008.

What actions do I need to take?

If your playground was built prior to September 15th, 2010 – Since the law is not retro-active you need not take any action unless you are planning to alter your playground after March 15th, 2012 at which time your playground structure would have to be made compliant with 2010 standards.

If your playground was built between September 15th, 2010 and March 15th, 2012 – You have a choice whether to comply with the 1991 or 2010 standards. But, keep in mind that if you choose to use 1991 standards following March 15th you will not be able to alter your structure without bringing the entire thing up to 2010 standards.

If your playground has not been built yet – If your playground build is going to occur after the March 15th cut-off date your structure will have to be completely compliant to 2010 standards.

If you are planning on making alterations to your playground after March 15th – Any alteration to a playground after March 15th will require that the entire structure meet 2010 ADA standards.

Can NSP3 certify my playground/s meets ADA standards?

NO! All playground inspectors can do is provide opinionated feedback regarding what they think (in their professional experience) is compliant to ADA standards. Anybody claiming to be a certified ADA inspector is a fraud. As such NSP3 will continue offering our standard playground safety inspections with the added benefit of an evaluation of your playground’s accessibility.

Click here to request an inspection quote:

Internet Connected Playgrounds with PlayPod by Playworld

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Nick

playpodillustration 640x360 Internet Connected Playgrounds with PlayPod by Playworld

The world is ever evolving, there is no reason why playgrounds should not evolve with it. Today we are announcing the availability of PlayPod!

PlayPod is a revolutionary addition to your Playworld Systems structure because it provides asset management for those involved in maintenance, and interactivity for parents and visitors. Using the free Microsoft Tag Reader app along with an iPhone, Windows, Blackberry, or Android device PlayPod puts a wealth of information about your playground and Playworld Systems at your fingertips.

For park maintenance, PlayPod allows you to:

View all original playground documentation including maintenance and install instructions as well as parts lists.
View individual part photos and color options.
Request parts or assistance for your playground structure

For parents and visitors to your park, they can:

Check in to your playground on Facebook.
Read weekly play tips from Playworld Systems.
Report unsafe conditions on your playground

PlayPod is available for preorder as a retrofit for existing Playworld Systems structures, it attaches to any standard Playworld play system post, and it will be included at no additional cost in all future playground builds.

For more information or to place an order click here:

Save 15-50% off Playworld Playgrounds

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Nick

Playworld Systems is having one of their biggest sales of the year now through January 31st, 2012 by offering 15-50% off Playworld playground equipment, fitness systems, site furnishings, stand alone products, and more. This is a great opportunity to get a jumpstart on playground and park projects next year by purchasing some of the safest, highest quality products at significantly reduced prices.

View the complete catalog of sale items: Playworld 15-50% off Catalog then:

Outdoor Musical Instruments by Freenotes

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Nick

When we design parks and playground we not only think about slides and swings; We think about how to make the experience as stimulating as possible to all five senses. As part of our continued effort to provide products that help us meet this goal we have partnered with Freenotes Harmony Park to offer this beautiful line of outdoor musical instruments.

The Freenotes Harmony Park system is a collection of percussion instruments designed by musicians to bring music to outdoor spaces, and encourage even the novice to discover their natural musical abilities. By combining high-quality materials into sculptural forms, Freenotes has created outdoor instruments that look like one-of-a-kind art pieces, and produce rich environment-filling sound. And because they are based off a simple tuning system like that of a piano all it takes is one strike of the instrument for the user to start experimenting and be hooked on exploring their natural musical abilities.

Starting today we will be offering the full line of Freenotes Harmony Park instruments. To get more information or to request a quote for your own Harmony Park System click here:

Also: If you are a Landscape Architect or are interested in Freenotes CAD resources click HERE.

The Craziest Playground Slide We Have Ever Seen

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Nick

We sell a lot of exciting slides here at NSP3 like our Slither Hill Slide. But none comes close to this enormous roller slide built on a Japanese hillside. We have seen slides like these but never one so high up or so long. While we can’t speak to the condition of your backside after riding this thing, it sure does look like a lot of fun. Makes us wonder if something like this could ever be done here in the U.S.

Our “Thank You” Sale

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Nick

In the past year we provided quality products and services to over 150 park and playground projects across Northern and Central California. For your continued support of our business and commitment to play within your community we are offering you HUGE Year-End discounts on some of our most popular items for orders placed by December 15th.

Playdozer – $4,299 Save $800 • Your choice of Rock Block Tunnel or Wall – $2,699 save $600 • Ages 2-5 Fun Center – $5,299 save $1,200 • All Spring Riders with Sounds – $1,299 save $200 • Single Post Swing – $899 save $150 • Stationary Buttons – $179 save $30 • Wear Mat – $99 • Swing Seat w/ Chain – $49

*All orders must be placed and paid by December 15th, 2011. Prices shown do not include applicable tax and freight. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Other colors and configurations may be available consult your sales representative for more information.

Farm Themed Playground: Walker Park

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Nick

One of our most recent projects, Walker Park, is a farm-themed playground to match the country atmosphere of it’s location in Galt, CA. We are proud of it because it clearly demonstrates what can be accomplished with proper planning to create a cohesively themed playground.

The impressive Playworld Systems Playmakers structure includes three stair and bridge linked levels with three slides. The farm theme carries out through the colors and the barn inspired design on the panels. This all sits on custom colored poured-in-place unitary surfacing.

Surrounding the structure are precast concrete hay bales and a cow as well as a Playworld Dozer and Barn inspired metal shade structures.

If you are interested in creating a themed playground send us a quote request.

Special thanks go out to the City of Galt and Viewpoint Aerial Photography for providing the photos of this project.

Now Available: Trail Series Metal Shelters

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Nick

The all new trail series of metal shade shelters are designed especially for providing small areas of shelter for parking lots, trails, and picnic areas. They are available in gabled, octagonal, and square roof designs and can be outfitted with table, bench, or display options.

In addition, they are manufactured to the same standards of all of our metal shelters with durable rust-resistant galvanized steel and powder-coated posts.