Posts by Rebecca Beach
Beyond ‘Sit, Stay, Spend’: The Curious Economics of America’s Dog-Inclusive Outings
Buddy Bed and Adult Ergo-Eco Bench View Paw Mart Products When you overhear a stranger ordering a puppuccino while juggling a leash and a laptop, you start to realize something big has changed in American culture—and maybe in the future of your business. As someone who has awkwardly sidestepped three leashed golden retrievers while grabbing…
Read MorePlay Mart Partners with Local Business to Turn Waste into Sustainable Playgrounds
Play Mart, a woman-owned playground equipment manufacturer in Somerset, Kentucky, has partnered with X-Treme Bait Tanks to recycle HDPE waste into eco-friendly playground products. Facilitated by SKED, this collaboration reduces thousands of pounds of plastic waste from landfills each year while supporting local businesses and Pulaski County’s economy. The partnership highlights innovation, sustainability, and community-focused entrepreneurship.
Read MoreBenefits of Musical Play in Child Development: Outdoor Approaches for Schools
Musical play sparks all kinds of growth in kids, shaping everything from how they think to how they interact with others. Research shows musical training boosts memory, builds fine and gross motor skills, and improves cognitive functioning—sometimes even after just a short time. When children play instruments, they get better at hand-eye coordination and pick…
Read MoreBeyond the Label: Why Playgrounds Made in America Are Building a Better Tomorrow
Play Mart transforms everyday waste into extraordinary playgrounds, using post-industrial recycled plastic to create durable playground equipment right here in America’s heartland. Last year alone, we diverted roughly 1.4 million pounds of recycled plastic from American landfills. This reclaimed plastic becomes our signature Recycled Structural Plastic (RSP)—a material so durable it resists weather, graffiti, and never splinters like wood or rusts like metal, creating safe spaces where children thrive.
Read MoreSpring into Savings with Play Mart!
The Spring Sale is Here – Up to 50% Off American-Made Playground Equipment Celebrate spring with serious savings on eco-friendly, American-made playground equipment from Play Mart—perfect for schools, parks, daycares, and community spaces ready to welcome back the joy of outdoor play! Limited-Time Spring Sale Get 10% OFF sitewide on all Play Mart playground equipment—crafted…
Read MoreTransformative Play with the Drama Deck Outdoor Stage
The Drama Deck Outdoor Stage transforms any outdoor space into a hub of creativity, inclusivity, and imaginative play. Perfect for parks and schools, this durable and eco-friendly stage allows children to explore performing arts through acting, dancing, and storytelling. It fosters confidence, enhances self-expression, and promotes inclusivity with an ADA-compliant design. Learn how the Drama Deck can inspire young minds, help kids build quick-thinking skills, and even ease anxiety. With customizable options, it’s the perfect solution to revamp your outdoor area for educational and creative events!
Read MoreTake Advantage of Our Fall Sale!
The Leaves Have Fallen, And So Have Our Prices! Jump into a pile of savings on Play Mart products! We are excited to announce our Fall Sale, offering you an exclusive opportunity to purchase our world-class Recycled Structural Plastic (RSP) playground equipment at a rare discount. For a limited time, you can take advantage of…
Read MoreEnvironmental Sustainability in Education
Did you know that our rainforests are being cut down at a rate of 100 acres per minute? This is even more startling when you consider that tropical forests are home to roughly 50% of all species on Earth. With the increasing urgency of addressing environmental issues, it is more essential than ever to add…
Read MoreCultivating Education: Why And How To Incorporate Gardening Into The Classroom
Play Mart is passionate about two things: our children’s future and the future of our planet. There’s no better way to meld these together than gardening in your school’s backyard playground! The act of gardening is a practical way for students to learn, integrate, and apply a breadth of curricular content. School gardens form the bridge between academics and the real world, making education interactive and meaningful. You can transform your garden into a multidisciplinary teaching tool with careful planning, creativity, and the right resources. Here are a few tips for developing a school gardening program and integrating it seamlessly into your classroom curriculum.
Read More6 Essentials For Any Recreational Trail
Enhance Your Community Trails with Durable Play Mart Benches and More Play Mart is passionate about the idea that children and adults should spend as much time in mother nature as possible! While we have an extensive selection of quality recycled plastic playground equipment, our products don’t end there. We offer a full line of…
Read MorePick the Perfect Public Park Playground Package from Play Mart!
If you’re looking for a virtually maintenance-free playset for your public park, your search is over! Play Mart offers the best commercial playground equipment in the industry. Our recycled plastic play structures are great for our planet, terrific for park staff, and phenomenal for kids! Unlike traditional vinyl swing sets, recycled plastic offers unbeatable strength,…
Read MoreWhat to Look for When Buying Park Benches and Picnic Tables
Play Mart doesn’t just make equipment for playgrounds and schools. Our benches and tables are also ideal for hiking and biking trails, outdoor break areas for offices and factories, or any other application where low maintenance and longevity are important. Transform your park, trail, or break areas into a haven for relaxation and community bonding…
Read MorePlaygrounds that Celebrate Earth Day, Everyday!
Recovering yesterday’s plastics for today’s play. From the very beginning, Play Mart has believed in protecting our environment for our children today and for generations. So we’ve committed to doing our part to make our materials and manufacturing process Earth-friendly. What better way to fulfill that commitment than to recycle milk jugs that would have…
Read MoreJeanette Bowen
Play Mart Inc. is truly the company you want to do business with when looking for commercial grade playground equipment. Lesson learned: not all playground equipment is compatible with other equipment. Our HOA had a Play Mart set that was purchased in 2005 it was needing to be refurbished. Ryan Williams contacted me right away…
Read MoreReduced Lead Times!
We are excited to announce that we have successfully reduced lead times by two weeks overall! Most orders will be ready on the lower side of the estimated time range. The following are current estimated lead times by order size. Small orders: 2-6 weeks (up to 5 individual smaller items, e.g. Chalkboard or Paint Panel)…
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