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Why Pet-Friendly Amenities Are Good for Business

March 2, 2026

Listen to this article here: Dog owners now outnumber households with children in the U.S. According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2024-2025 National Pet Owners Survey, roughly 68 million American homes have at least one dog-compared to about 40% of families with kids under 18. These aren’t niche customers. They stop for coffee, fill…

Beyond ‘Sit, Stay, Spend’: The Curious Economics of America’s Dog-Inclusive Outings

November 12, 2025

Play Video 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 a latte (late for…

Play Mart Partners with Local Business to Turn Waste into Sustainable Playgrounds

October 22, 2025

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.

Benefits of Musical Play in Child Development: Outdoor Approaches for Schools

October 11, 2025

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…

Beyond the Label: Why Playgrounds Made in America Are Building a Better Tomorrow

June 24, 2025

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.

Spring into Savings with Play Mart!

May 16, 2025

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…

Play Mart and Montessori Schools: A Match Made In Heaven

February 2, 2025

“Truly it is nature which affords the child the opportunity to grow; it is nature which bestows independence upon him and guides him to success in achieving his freedom.” – Maria Montessori Montessori schools have always been champions of hands-on learning and fostering a child-led approach. Rooted in the principles of independence, curiosity, and respect…

Transformative Play with the Drama Deck Outdoor Stage

December 19, 2024

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!

Your Favorite Eco-Friendly Playground Equipment Now Comes In Eco-Friendly Packaging!

December 18, 2024

As an environmentally conscious company, Play Mart is proud to take another leap forward by introducing eco-friendly packaging for our beloved playground equipment. We recognize the urgent need to reduce waste, especially packaging that often ends up in landfills. Through rigorous research and innovation, we’ve developed sustainable, biodegradable alternatives without compromising product safety. From crinkle paper to biodegradable stretch film, our new packaging ensures that our playgrounds arrive securely while protecting the environment. Join us in creating greener spaces for children and setting a standard for responsible, eco-friendly play.

Take Advantage of Our Fall Sale!

November 25, 2024

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…

Testimonials

"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 asking what he could do to help. Records hadn’t been kept so I was having difficulty finding what we had and what we could do. After sending pictures from my phone, Ryan took over giving us the original design blueprint! A detailed report on what we had and what needed to be replaced was soon in my hands.

We were elated to learn that some of our stuff was still under warranty! Options of what could be done and what must be done to ensure the safety of our children were outstanding! We were so pleased that the nightmare of searching for playground equipment was now over! The equipment is made in the USA too.

While we wait for delivery we can’t thank Ryan Williams enough for the care he took in making sure that our playground is safe! They also offer installation if you need that! Everything ships with detailed installation instructions like a picture book! Thank You Play Mart and Ryan for all of your professional help!"

Jeanette Bowen

"I'm not sure whether the kids would have caused damage to the playset at some point, but the playground survived the hurricane. Your RSP™ is amazing."

Tim H. Gateway Services Community Development District

Ft Myers, FL

“I would just like to let you know Play Mart did a wonderful job on the packing/shipping and installation instructions. We have installed almost every manufacturer in the market and your company is the most installation friendly we have done in years.”

Playground Installation Crew

Kansas

“The contractor who assembled the set told me it was his first experience with recycled material in play sets and he was very impressed. He also told me it was very well packaged and user friendly for assembly.

It looks first class and blends in well with the wooded area surrounding our church. We like the fact we can accommodate so many kids with a set this size.”

Bruce P.

Topeka, KS

“This is cooler than big kids stuff!”

5 Year Old Child

Topeka, KS

“Congratulations on your extensive and impressive exhibit of your playground products. I was most impressed. If I were a child, I would spend a lot of time in the music section of your marvelous array of enticing things to do. But on the other hand, I could easily be enticed to the many other play opportunities for play and learning.

It is blatantly obvious that you have put a lot of careful thought into developing your engaging products for children. Congratulations and thank you for the tour of your exhibit at the trade show.”

Matthew Evans, FASLA Senior Landscape Architect & Horticulturist

US Capitol, Washington, DC

“It gives me great pleasure to be able to write a letter on behalf of Play Mart, Inc. On two different occasions in recent years, Play Mart constructed playground equipment on our school property. Play Mart representatives went out of their way to meet with the school playground committee so that we fully understand our options and the cost. We have been delighted with the equipment that Play Mart representatives recommended for our students. It is age appropriate and safe. We have had to make two minor repairs, which were quickly taken care of by the company.
In the process building the playground, we were very interested in using recycled materials. Availability of this via Play Mart was a big reason why we choose this company. Play Mart worked with us in obtaining exactly what we wanted. We were very pleased with the construction timeline and the value for the price. When we wanted to add more equipment, Play Mart was most helpful and made the changes cost effective for us. Our students spend many happy hours enjoying the playground.

We have been very happy with the entire project. It is with great satisfaction I write this letter on behalf of the company and their employees.”

Sister Laverne K., School Principal

Newark, DE

“We continue to be so pleased with our playscape! As soon as we open the door in preparation for outside play, the children head straight for the playscape. The teachers so enjoy watching the students play some of their favorite games which include: Pirate Ship (they all crowd on top of the playscape sailing off for adventure of the high seas), Shark! (similar to pirate ship but they all stand on top screaming “shark”), and Ice cream shop (sellers stand under the playscape and deliver ice cream cones to customers on the other side of the ‘counter’).
We thank you again for working so closely with us as we designed this safe and sturdy play area to fit the needs of our Nursery School. It has been one year and it still looks great, blending beautifully into our historic town green. Both our school and our community look forward to many, many more years of fun!”

Laurie H., Daycare Director

Washington, CT

“Our entire church is excited with the equipment and especially glad we saved 32,226 milk jugs from a landfill. We love the look of wood without the problems of termites and splintering.”

Joyce W.

Jacksonville, AR

“I wanted to drop you a quick note to commend you on your subcontractor’s performance…The combination of your quality equipment and the installation by Hammer Down has provided the staff, children and Marine Corp with an excellent play facility. The installation and application of the equipment has turned out superbly. Hammer Down, Paul and his entire crew were pleasant to work with, knowledgeable of the equipment and codes and had an uncommon willingness to work well with us and other contractors. I commend them for an excellent install and terrific attitude.

As for the poured in place rubber; again a superb product paired with a great subcontractor. Clean Play, Allen and his crew provided a level of work that would be hard to surpass. The installation went smoothly and quickly. I appreciate their attention to detail and cleanliness. Though we may have stayed late, I never have an issue doing that for a contractor that works as hard and diligently as they did each and every day. There performance was outstanding and one I would look forward to seeing again.

I appreciate all of your help and you providing us with such high quality subcontractors. Thank you.”

Mike R., Superintendent

Sauer, Inc.