A to Z Recreation FAQ Page

A to Z Recreation provides end-to-end commercial playground services, including site consultation, planning & design, equipment supply, installation, and maintenance.

We guide you through every phase of your playground project: from an initial site survey to a customized commercial playground design, all the way through final commercial playground installation and ongoing playground maintenance. Our full-service approach ensures a seamless experience and a high-quality play environment that meets safety and accessibility standards.

We are the exclusive provider of Burke playground and park equipment in Colorado and Wyoming, offering local service and support throughout both states.

Our Colorado playground equipment experts work directly with communities from the Front Range to the Western Slope, while our Wyoming team serves municipalities from Cheyenne to Jackson. You’ll always have a nearby representative ready to assist with commercial playground installation or site amenities projects.

Commercial playground equipment refers to durable, safety-tested play structures designed for public spaces like parks, schools, and community centers.

Partnering with industry leaders such as BCI Burke, BigToys, and Cre8Play, we supply climbing towers, slides, swings, and themed playground equipment that withstand heavy use and Colorado/Wyoming weather. These structures encourage physical, social, and cognitive development in children of all ages.

We combine local expertise with top-quality brands, offering personalized design, certified safety standards, and comprehensive support from concept to completion.

Our team includes Certified Playground Safety Inspectors (CPSI) and industrial designers who ensure each playspace is both engaging and compliant with ASTM, CPSC, CSA, and ADAAG standards. This dedication to safety and innovation makes us Colorado and Wyoming’s trusted commercial playground company.

We partner with leading manufacturers, including BCI Burke, BigToys, Cre8Play, IDSculpture, and Percussion Play, to offer a wide range of commercial playground equipment and site amenities.

These partnerships allow us to provide eco-friendly options like recycled-plastic structures, custom-themed play environments, sculptural concrete climbers, and outdoor musical instruments, ensuring a diverse product catalog for every budget and vision.

Our professional installation teams manage everything from site prep and equipment delivery to final assembly and safety inspection.

We coordinate with licensed contractors to handle grading, surfacing, and drainage, then install playground surfacing options—like Engineered Wood Fiber, poured-in-place rubber, or turf—that meet CPSC and ASTM impact attenuation requirements. After installation, we provide a customized maintenance kit to keep your playground safe and vibrant.

Commercial playground design is the process of creating play environments that balance fun, safety, accessibility, and thematic elements tailored to your community’s needs.

Our design services include 2D site layouts and 3D renderings, universal design for inclusive play, age-appropriate activity zones, and integration of site amenities like benches, shelters, and fitness courses. This collaborative approach ensures each project is unique and maximizes engagement.

We offer school playground equipment designed to support learning through play, including freestanding activities, themed structures, and safety surfacing solutions.

Our products cater to various age groups—from early childhood stations for toddlers to challenging obstacle courses for older students—helping schools meet recess goals for physical activity, social interaction, and cognitive development.

Yes—our park playground equipment includes community-scale play structures, outdoor fitness stations, dog park obstacles, and site furnishings designed for public parks and recreation areas.

From multi-element playgrounds in Sterne Park, CO, to inclusive playgrounds in Fort Lupton Rec Center (2024 CPRA Columbine Award winner), our installations encourage families to gather, exercise, and connect with nature.

We supply site amenities such as park benches, picnic tables, shade shelters, and bike racks to complement playgrounds and fitness areas.

Available in steel, wood, or recycled plastic, these amenities are designed for durability and low maintenance, enhancing comfort and usability for all ages.

Yes—each playground installation includes a free maintenance kit with a customized schedule, touch-up paint, graffiti remover, and a durable case for long-term care.

Our team can also conduct periodic safety inspections, repair services, and surfacing replenishment to ensure ongoing compliance with safety standards and extend the life of your investment.

We offer Engineered Wood Fiber, Poured-in-Place Rubber, Rubber Tiles, and Artificial Turf surfacing solutions that conform to CPSC, ASTM, and ADAAG standards.

Each option balances impact absorption, accessibility, aesthetics, and maintenance needs, allowing you to choose the surfacing that best fits your budget, design, and safety requirements.

A commercial playground consultation is a no-charge site visit where our representatives assess your needs, discuss equipment options, and provide preliminary design recommendations.

This consultation helps identify optimal equipment placement, safety considerations, budget parameters, and grant opportunities before moving into detailed planning and design.

After consultation, we develop a site layout and 3D visualization of proposed equipment, allowing you to review and refine the design before installation.

This iterative process covers equipment selection, surfacing, amenities, drainage, and thematic elements, ensuring all stakeholders approve the concept and that it meets universal design and safety standards.

Installation begins with site preparation—grading, excavation, and surfacing base installation—followed by equipment assembly, hardware fastening, and final safety inspections.

Our installation partners handle electrical work for lighting or musical instruments, anchoring of shelters, and site amenity placement, ensuring a turnkey project delivery from rough concept to grand opening.

We offer fundraising tools (Funds for Fun® kit), leasing options through Marlin, and a comprehensive grant search for federal, state, and private foundation grants.

Our office manager can assist PTA/PTO groups with grant applications and budget planning, making it easier for schools and non-profits to secure the funding needed for their next playground project.

Yes—A to Z Recreation participates in multiple cooperative purchasing agreements, including Equalis Group, GOVMVMT, GSA, NASPO ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners, and Sourcewell.

These contracts streamline procurement by providing competitively awarded contracts, helping public agencies bypass lengthy RFP processes and secure favorable pricing and terms.

We carry BCI Burke’s ELEVATE® Fitness Course, ACTIVATE® Fitness Circuit, INVIGORATE® Dynamic Fitness, and standalone outdoor fitness stations suitable for all ages.

These fitness courses incorporate obstacles and workout stations to promote healthy play, team challenges, and physical education in parks, schools, and community centers.

Our outdoor musical instruments from Percussion Play include drums, chimes, xylophones, and ensemble pieces designed for universal musical play.

These durable, weather-resistant instruments foster creativity, sensory development, and social interaction, making them ideal additions to commercial playgrounds, schools, and senior centers.

We offer Play4Pups® agility courses, including tunnels, ramps, hurdles, and weave poles, to create engaging dog park equipment for canine fitness and training.

Our dog park solutions enhance community pet-friendly spaces, encouraging healthy activity for dogs and their owners while fostering social connections in neighborhoods.

Yes—through our Cre8Play partnership, we design and build fully custom themed playgrounds, such as giant trees, shipwrecks, or airports, tailored to your vision and site.

Our industrial designers and landscape architects collaborate to ensure the custom equipment integrates seamlessly with the environment and meets all safety and durability standards.

Visit our online gallery to view photos of commercial playground projects across Colorado and Wyoming, showcasing a range of budgets, abilities, and design themes.

From community parks to schoolyards and dog parks, our gallery provides inspiration and insight into the quality and variety of playground solutions we deliver.

Daycare & Preschool

Our designs for 2–5 year olds are based on research and testing—freestanding units, imaginative zones, and developmentally-focused features that fuel growth through play atozrecreation.com.

Equipment is chosen to support emotional, physical, social, and cognitive development in early learners.

Churches

Church playgrounds support community events, family gatherings, childcare, and outreach programs—fostering growth, faith, and fellowship atozrecreation.com.

Absolutely. We guide congregations through fundraising, 3D design presentations, installation, and safety inspections to ensure integrity at every step.

Apartment Complexes & HOAs

Quality playgrounds provide a communal gathering place, boost tenant satisfaction, and can make properties more attractive to renters or buyers atozrecreation.com.

Yes, we provide access to a comprehensive database of federal, state, and private foundation grants across eight categories—including facilities, health, and community services.