Miracle Playgrounds of Ky. & Tn.

What Miracle Playgrounds of Ky. & Tn. does

Miracle Playgrounds of Ky. & Tn. (Miracle of KY & TN) is a privately-held regional commercial playground equipment dealer and installer headquartered in Leitchfield, Kentucky, with an 8-employee operation serving Kentucky and Tennessee. The company operates as the premier regional dealer of Miracle Recreation brand products, selling and installing commercial playground structures, age-differentiated play systems (ages 2-5 and 5-12), inclusive/ADA-compliant playgrounds, freestanding play elements, shade structures, fitness equipment, water play, dog park equipment, and accessories including safety surfacing, site amenities, gaga pits, and outdoor musical instruments. Its portfolio extends into indoor contained play and aquatic attractions through a core partnership with Soft Play, and into outdoor musical instruments via a distribution arrangement with Percussion Play.

The company pairs proprietary material technologies (ROCK-LITE® rotational-molded plastic, MIRA-COTE® powder-coated metal finishes, MIRA-LeNE™ play panels, Mira-Therm™ textured coatings, Hydro-Tuff® UV/chlorine-stable coating, and Dura Frame galvanized post systems) with custom design and installation services. It markets a deep specialization in inclusive and ADA-compliant playgrounds — including sensory panels, wheelchair-accessible swings and ramps, and autism-supportive features — alongside thematic custom playgrounds (nature, farm, nautical, space, fairytale) with sculpted animal and nature features. Notable landmark projects include Smothers Park in Owensboro, KY (a multi-award-winning inclusive playground with a 30-ft treetop walkway and splash pad), Freedom Playground in Smyrna, TN (a Blue Angels-themed playground honoring U.S. Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss), Playground of Dreams in Arlington, TN (nine slides, rope bridge, musical station), and Triple Creek Park in Gallatin, TN.

The business model is project-based direct sales with quote-based pricing: customers contact the company by phone or via the website contact form, an onsite consultation is conducted, a custom design and quote are produced, and the company manages the project through installation. Revenue is generated from one-time commercial equipment sales (mirroring a one-time license model for capital purchases), professional services for custom design and installation, and bundled offerings combining equipment, safety surfacing (via Playsafer and Shaw Sports Turf partnerships), and site amenities. The company has no public listing, no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no documented M&A activity; ownership appears to be independent and privately held.

Name

Miracle Playgrounds of Ky. & Tn.

Legal name

Miracle of KY & TN

Website

https://miraclekytn.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Miracle Playgrounds of Ky. & Tn. is a privately-held, 8-employee regional dealer and installer of commercial playground equipment headquartered in Leitchfield, Kentucky, serving municipalities, schools, churches, and community organizations across Kentucky and Tennessee with custom and ADA-inclusive playground projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Playground Equipment

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (71399), All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Aquatic Playgrounds & Splash Pads (Spray Parks, Kids’ Water Play) (THAAABAE)

Keywords

• Commercial playground equipment
• Inclusive playground design
• Playground installation services
• Safety surfacing solutions
• Outdoor recreation products

Headquarters

HQ city

Leitchfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Playground Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial-grade playground structures, freestanding play equipment, ADA-accessible components, shade structures, and safety surfacing to municipalities, schools, parks, HOAs, and community organizations. Equipment is sold as custom-designed or catalog products, with project-based pricing.
2. Custom Playground Design & Installation Services: Custom design consultation, on-site planning, and installation services for bespoke playground projects. The company collaborates with customers from design through construction, including themed playgrounds, sculpted features, and site-specific installations.
3. Safety Surfacing & Site Amenities: Sale and installation of safety surfacing solutions (pour-in-place rubber, rubber tiles, wood chips, turf) and site amenities (benches, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, litter receptacles) as standalone or bundled offerings.
4. Quick Ship Products: Catalog of pre-configured quick-ship products including gaga pits, spinner mats, swing/slide mats, playground borders/timbers, wear mats, swing components, and ADA ramp accessories available for faster procurement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Miracle of KY & TN is a regional commercial playground equipment dealer and installer that sells, designs, and installs inclusive and accessible playground equipment for municipalities, schools, churches, HOAs, and community organizations across Kentucky and Tennessee. The company offers age-segmented play structures (ages 2-5 and 5-12), ADA-compliant inclusive playgrounds, shade structures, freestanding play elements, fitness equipment, custom themed playgrounds, safety surfacing, and site amenities, complemented by partner-resold products for indoor play, water play, outdoor music, and synthetic turf surfacing.

Product overview

Miracle of KY & TN is a commercial playground equipment dealer serving Kentucky and Tennessee, offering a comprehensive portfolio of play structures and outdoor recreation products. The core offering centers on commercial playground equipment with age-specific product lines for children ages 2-5 and 5-12, supplemented by inclusive/accessible playground solutions and custom design services. The product portfolio spans playground structures (slides, climbing towers, swings), freestanding play elements (sensory panels, musical equipment, sculpted features), shade structures, fitness equipment, and specialty areas (dog parks, gaga pits, water play, contained indoor play). Safety surfacing, site amenities, and playground borders round out the accessory offerings. The company operates as a dealer/installer for Miracle Recreation brand products along with partner brands including Soft Play (indoor contained play), Percussion Play (outdoor music), and Playsafer/Shaw Sports Turf (safety surfacing), offering both standard configurations and fully customized themed playground solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Playground Equipment Commercial playground structures for parks, schools, churches, and community spaces serving children ages 2-12, including slides, climbing towers, swings, and interactive play elements.
• Ages 5-12 Play Structures Playground equipment for older children featuring dynamic structures like slides, climbing features, monkey bars, and fitness elements that promote physical activity and social development.
• Inclusive & Accessible Playgrounds ADA-compliant playground equipment featuring wheelchair-accessible ramps, sensory panels, wheelchair swings, and inclusive design elements for children of all abilities.
• Custom Designed Playgrounds Bespoke playground design services offering custom themes, sculpted animal features, custom sculptures, and themed environments including nature, farm, nautical, space, and fairytale designs.
• Contained Play Areas Indoor play structures in partnership with Soft Play, available in Dura Frame System, Natural Element Collection, and Traditional System configurations for malls, entertainment venues, and indoor facilities.
• Water Play Indoor aquatic attractions including water walks, water slides, splash pads, climbers and sprayers with 12 themes, and soft-foam floatables finished with Hydro-Tuff UV and chlorine-resistant coating.
• Freestanding Play Structures Individual playground elements including sensory panels, GlideAlong (rail-mounted swings), Concerto musical equipment, sculpted play elements, and Mini City playhouses that stand independently or supplement larger play systems.
• Shade Structures Playground shade structures including single post pyramid, cantilever, hip shade, and integrated shade options that block up to 96% of UV rays and lower temperatures by up to 20 degrees.
• Fitness Structures Outdoor fitness equipment for ages 5 and up including stretching tools, balance beams, leg lift stations, rope climbing structures, fitness ladders, sit-up and push-up equipment, and chin-up bars for community parks and schools.
• Safety Surfacing Playground surfacing solutions including pour-in-place rubber surfacing (2-layer system), rubber tiles, wood chips, and recycled rubber mulch in partnership with Playsafer and Shaw Sports Turf.
• Site Amenities Outdoor site furnishings including commercial picnic tables, playground benches, litter receptacles, grills, fire rings, bike racks, and athletic equipment for parks and recreation areas.
• Outdoor Music Outdoor musical instruments from Percussion Play including xylophones, chimes, conga drums, and nature-themed ensembles designed for inclusive play in public spaces.
• Dog Parks Outdoor dog park equipment including agility obstacles, tunnels, weave poles, hurdles, ramps, and hoops designed for all dog sizes to promote exercise and social interaction.
• Sculpt Play Handcrafted commercial play sculptures made in the USA including nature-inspired climbers, animal figures, and themed sculptural elements for indoor and outdoor play environments.
• Theme Play Themed play space solutions including signage, entryways, hanging sculptures, sculpted mascots, and hand sanitizer stations for branded entertainment experiences.
• Gaga Pits Gaga ball pits available in 15-foot, 20-foot, and 26-foot sizes with ADA Gate Kit and optional flooring kits; also offers portable 20-foot GAGA2GO Pit for flexible setups.
• Playground Borders Landscape timbers and borders in 4-foot lengths with 8-inch or 12-inch heights to define play areas, available with stakes for secure grounding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shade structures can block up to 96% of harmful UV rays, making playgrounds cooler by up to 20 degrees Fahrenheit
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Soft PlaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiracle of KY & TN partners with Soft Play to offer contained play structures (indoor play areas) and aquatic/play water attractions. Soft Play provides the manufactured components for indoor playgrounds including Dura Frame, Natural Element, and Traditional contained play systems, as well as water walk systems, floatables, and splash pad equipment. This partnership extends Miracle's portfolio into indoor and water-based play environments.
• Percussion PlayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMiracle of KY & TN serves as a distributor/reseller for Percussion Play outdoor musical instruments. The company offers Percussion Play products including chimes, xylophones, drums, and nature-themed musical play equipment through its product catalog and website, targeting inclusive and accessible outdoor musical play experiences.
• ESDA ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMiracle of KY & TN collaborated with ESDA Architects on the Smothers Park project in Owensboro, KY. ESDA Architects provided architectural design services while Miracle supplied and installed the playground equipment. This architect-engineer partnership is project-specific rather than an ongoing strategic alliance.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Play & Park Structures: A commercial playground equipment manufacturer and dealer network with a custom-design and inclusive-play focus. Comparable in custom capabilities, age-segmented product lines, and dealer-led project delivery.
• Cunningham Recreation: A regional playground equipment dealer/installer serving multiple U.S. states with a similar model of design consultation, custom installation, and municipal/school project focus. Closest comparable in business model and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• PlayCore: A national holding company that owns multiple playground, fitness, and recreation equipment brands and serves municipalities, schools, and parks. Plays a similar role in the value chain but at significantly greater scale and with broader product diversification.
• Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. Miracle Recreation is the parent manufacturer and brand that Miracle of KY & TN serves as a regional dealer for. Comparing to the parent brand illuminates the supply chain relationship and the boundaries of the dealer's pricing power and product access.
• Landscape Structures: A national manufacturer and direct-seller of commercial playground equipment with a strong inclusive-play portfolio. Comparable in product category and target customer, but operates at national scale and serves as a competitor to Miracle's Miracle Recreation-branded offerings.
• Kompan: A global playground and outdoor fitness equipment manufacturer with strong inclusive-play design credentials. Comparable in product category and target end customers; competes with Miracle of KY & TN for large municipal bids.

Others

• Soft Play: A contained indoor play and water play equipment manufacturer that supplies Miracle of KY & TN through a strategic partnership. Comparable as a supplier/partner rather than a direct competitor, but adjacent in product category and end-customer overlap.

Regional players

• Pacific Play Systems: A West Coast-based playground equipment dealer/installer with a similar custom design, installation, and municipal/school customer base. Comparable business model with limited geographic overlap.
• General Recreation: A regional playground and recreation equipment installer serving the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S. Similar project-based, custom design and installation model targeting municipalities and schools.
• Henderson Recreation Equipment: A regional playground and recreation equipment dealer/installer in the southeastern U.S. with comparable project-based sales, custom design, and municipal/school customer mix. Direct operating peer in adjacent geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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