PlayPros

What PlayPros does

PlayPros is a regional design, distribution, and installation company for commercial playground and outdoor recreational equipment, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Kokomo, Indiana with a regional office in Waddy, Kentucky. The company operates as the exclusive vendor for Landscape Structures — the leading U.S. commercial playground manufacturer — across Indiana and Kentucky, and supplements that core line with complementary product lines from Aquatix (aquatic play/splash pads), Dog-On-It Parks (dog parks), DuMor (site furnishings), RCP Shelters (pavilions, amphitheaters, canopies), SkyWays (shade structures), No Fault Safety Surfacing, and Gared Sports (athletic equipment). Its offerings span the full project lifecycle: free consultation, 2D/3D design, ADA-compliant inclusive planning, certified manufacturer-trained installation, ongoing maintenance, replacement parts, and Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) inspections.

The business serves schools, municipal park and recreation departments, churches, community organizations, and select enterprise customers such as the University of Kentucky, Buffalo Trace Distillery, and the Bowling Green Hot Rods. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with field sales teams in both states, an inbound website inquiry channel, project-gallery-driven content marketing, and an educational program (CEUs, Lunch & Learn sessions, and guided Play Tours) targeted at parks-and-recreation professionals and landscape architects. Revenue is generated from three streams: hardware sales of playground and outdoor recreation equipment, design and planning services, and certified installation plus recurring maintenance/CPSI inspection services, all priced on a custom quote basis tied to project scope.

The company has approximately 14 employees led by President Chris Fry (CPSI), Vice President Justin Moos (CPSI), and CFO Sheila Rossmann, with a sales team of roughly eight representatives and additional project managers, designers, finance, and marketing staff. The team is operator-led — customer testimonials highlight owners working hands-on alongside installers. No outside funding, parent company, or institutional investors are disclosed, and ownership is private.

Name

PlayPros

Legal name

PlayPros

Website

https://playpros.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PlayPros is a regional design, distribution, and installation company for commercial playground and outdoor recreation equipment, operating as the exclusive Landscape Structures vendor across Indiana and Kentucky and serving schools, municipalities, churches, and community organizations with end-to-end project services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Playground and Outdoor Recreation Design & Installation

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood & Playground Equipment (Play Structures, Soft Play, Safety Surfacing) (EDAEAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Outdoor Play & Sports Toys Distribution (CRAOAMAG)

Keywords

• Commercial playground equipment
• Outdoor recreation design
• Playground installation services
• Site furnishings distribution
• Safety surfacing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Kokomo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Playground Equipment Sales: Sale and installation of commercial playground equipment including playgrounds, aquatic play features, dog parks, safety surfacing, shade structures, shelters, site furnishings, and sports/fitness equipment. Products sourced from manufacturer partners.
2. Design and Planning Services: Planning and design services including 2D and 3D designs for outdoor spaces. Services include site evaluation, ADA accessibility planning, and budget development.
3. Installation and Maintenance Services: Certified installation services and ongoing maintenance including annual CPSI inspections, replacement parts, and warranty support for Landscape Structures equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

PlayPros designs, distributes, and installs commercial playground and outdoor recreation equipment for communities across Indiana and Kentucky. Working as the exclusive regional vendor for Landscape Structures and partners such as DuMor, RCP, No Fault Safety Surfacing, Aquatix, SkyWays, and Dog-On-It Parks, the firm delivers end-to-end solutions including 2D/3D design, ADA/inclusive planning, certified installation, CPSI safety inspections, and ongoing maintenance. Customers include schools, municipalities, park departments, churches, community organizations, and select enterprises.

Product overview

PlayPros is a playground and outdoor recreational space design and installation company operating in Indiana and Kentucky. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for creating outdoor community spaces. Core products include playgrounds (featuring PlayShaper for ages 2-5, PlayBooster modular systems, PlayOdyssey towers, Alpha Link Towers, and Hedra Towers from Landscape Structures), aquatic play/splash pads (Aquatix and HydraHub), shelters and canopies (RCP Shelters), shade structures (SkyWays), safety surfacing (No Fault), dog parks (Dog-On-It Parks), site furnishings (DuMor), and sports/fitness equipment. These products are complemented by design services, certified installation, CPSI inspections, and continuing education programs. The company serves schools, municipalities, churches, and community organizations through an end-to-end approach from initial consultation through final installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Playgrounds Commercial playground equipment featuring inclusive design with climbing towers, slides, swings, and interactive elements sourced primarily from Landscape Structures, for children of all ages and abilities in schools, parks, and community spaces.
• Aquatic Play Splash pads and aquatic play structures from Aquatix by Landscape Structures, featuring interactive water sprayers, slides, and artistic designs for year-round water play in community and commercial settings.
• Dog Parks Commercial dog park equipment from Dog-On-It Parks including agility features, climbing structures, and interactive elements for pet exercise and socialization in community dog parks.
• Safety Surfacing IPEMA-certified, ASTM-standard safety surfacing from No Fault including rubber nuggets, engineered wood fiber, safety tiles, and poured-in-place rubber surfacing with accessible pathways for wheelchair users.
• Shade Structures Shade structures from SkyWays by Landscape Structures featuring breathable, weather-resistant polyethylene fabric that blocks up to 97% of UV rays and reduces temperatures underneath by up to 30 degrees.
• Shelters, Canopies, & Amphitheaters Pre-engineered outdoor shelter structures from RCP Shelters including picnic pavilions, amphitheaters, canopies, and dugouts built with glued-laminated wood and tube steel for durability and low maintenance.
• Site Furnishings Outdoor site furnishings from DuMor and Landscape Structures including benches, picnic tables, bike racks, and waste receptacles for completing community outdoor spaces.
• Sports & Fitness Equipment

Quantifiable outcome

• Transforms ordinary areas into community destinations through innovative outdoor space design

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Landscape StructurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive vendor partnership for Landscape Structures playground equipment in Indiana and Kentucky. Landscape Structures is the primary equipment manufacturer providing playgrounds, spinners, climbers, swings, and other commercial playground equipment.
• Aquatix by Landscape StructurescoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of aquatic play products including splash pads, water sprayers, and interactive water features with artistic designs.
• Dog-On-It ParkscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of commercial dog park equipment including agility features, climbing structures, and interactive elements for pet play areas.
• DuMorcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of high-quality site furnishings including benches, picnic tables, bike racks, and waste receptacles for outdoor spaces.
• RCP ShelterscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of pre-engineered outdoor shelters, picnic pavilions, amphitheaters, and canopies built with glued-laminated wood and tube steel.
• SkyWays by Landscape StructurescoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of shade structures with breathable, weather-resistant polyethylene fabric that blocks up to 97% of UV rays.
• No Fault Safety SurfacingcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of IPEMA-certified safety surfacing materials including rubber nuggets, engineered wood fiber, safety tiles, and poured-in-place rubber surfacing.
• Indiana Park and Recreation AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional association partnership supporting parks and recreation industry in Indiana.
• Kentucky Recreation and Park SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional association partnership supporting parks and recreation industry in Kentucky.
• American Society of Landscape Architects (Indiana and Kentucky Chapters)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional association partnership for landscape architects in Indiana and Kentucky.
• Gared SportscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of sports and athletic equipment including gymnasium equipment and athletic facilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GameTime (PlayCore): Major playground and outdoor fitness equipment manufacturer under PlayCore. Operates a national distributor network and direct sales force that competes with regional installers like PlayPros on larger municipal bids.
• Landscape Structures: PlayPros' primary manufacturing partner and the dominant premium commercial playground equipment maker in North America. Functions as both supplier and broader market incumbent whose channel strategy directly determines PlayPros' trajectory.
• Kompan: Global commercial playground and outdoor fitness equipment manufacturer with dedicated installation and design services. A broader incumbent whose scale and product breadth overlap with PlayPros' premium end of the market.

Direct peers

• Cunningham Recreation: Commercial playground and outdoor recreation equipment distributor and installer serving the Midwest. Closely mirrors PlayPros' business model — multi-state regional distributor, design/installation services, municipal and school customer base — making it the most directly comparable competitor.
• Miracle Recreation Equipment Company: Commercial playground equipment manufacturer and installer with a regional distributor channel. Competes with PlayPros for school, park, and community playground projects through both direct and dealer sales.
• Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds: Commercial playground distributor and installer offering design, installation, and inspection services. Similar end-to-end service model targeting schools, parks, and community organizations in regional markets.
• General Playground: Playground and outdoor recreation equipment distributor/installer with design, installation, and surfacing services. Competes head-to-head with PlayPros in the commercial playground channel for school and municipal customers.
• BCI Burke: Playground, fitness, and outdoor recreation equipment manufacturer with installation services. Competes in the same commercial playground channel, particularly for school and municipal RFPs.
• Playworld Systems: Manufacturer of commercial playground and outdoor fitness equipment with a network of regional distributors and installers. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base to what PlayPros offers in IN/KY.

Regional players

• Recreation Plus: Midwest-focused commercial playground and park equipment distributor offering design and installation. Comparable offering to PlayPros but operating in adjacent regional markets rather than directly in IN/KY.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/playprosinky
• Facebookfacebook.com/PlayProsINKY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/playprosinky
• Instagraminstagram.com/playpros_inky

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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