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Programs & Research

Evidence-Based Solutions That Work

The best outdoor play and fitness spaces are built on proven principles, not guesswork. Cunningham Recreation partners with PlayCore and GameTime to apply decades of research, evidence-based design best practices, and intentional design principles. This ensures your outdoor recreation spaces deliver measurable community impact, encourage active lifestyles, promote inclusion and intergenerational interaction.

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Without using best practices and putting research into action, creating recreation spaces that demonstrate impact can be difficult

How We Help You Succeed

By leveraging PlayCore and GameTime’s research-based insights and industry best practices to design inclusive, evidence-driven outdoor play and fitness environments. These proven approaches ensure every project delivers measurable community benefits, long-term value, and meaningful outcomes while maximizing impact and engagement for people of all ages and abilities.

Thoughtful Design based on research and best practices

Promote inclusive environments

Professional development

PlayCORE National Demonstration Site Program

Outcome measurements

Demonstrate community impact

Our Process is Easy

We begin by learning about your goals, challenges, site requirements, and community needs.
Together, we create creative, cost-effective solutions that align with your vision, budget, and timeline.
Our team handles every detail, from equipment selection to professional installation, ensuring a smooth, high-quality result.
We remain your partner long after installation—providing maintenance, safety inspections, and resources that keep your recreation spaces thriving for years.

Our park is unmatched with all the others. Gavin and Cunningham Recreation were instrumental in the vision coming together like it did.

- Gerald R. Bennett , Mayor

Why Cunningham Recreation?

For nearly 60 years, Cunningham Recreation has been a trusted partner for landscape architects, parks, schools, churches, HOAs, and municipalities. Complete park and playground solutions from the company you trust!

The Cunningham Recreation Difference

Unmatched Expertise: With thousands of successful playground and park projects across 17 states, our decades of experience provide proven insight into what makes outdoor spaces thrive and impact communities.
Comprehensive, Turnkey Support: From planning and design to installation, safety, and long-term maintenance, we handle every detail—so you have one trusted partner from start to finish.
One-Stop Shop: We partner with PlayCORE, GameTime, Lappset, and other industry leaders to provide safe, durable, and innovative commercial playground, park and outdoor recreation products for a complete one-stop shop.
Customized Solutions: Each project is tailored to your site, budget, and community goals, ensuring your recreation space delivers lasting value and impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

The PlayCORE National Demonstration Site Program recognizes communities that design play and recreation spaces based on research-backed best practices. These sites serve as real-world examples of how thoughtful design promotes inclusion, physical activity, and community engagement while receiving national recognition and promotional support using GameTime park and playground products.
Cunningham Recreation partners with PlayCORE and other industry leaders to apply evidence-based research into a thoughtful design using best practices. This ensures that each space not only meets safety and accessibility standards but also enhances play value, inclusion, and community health and wellness.
We offer a variety of programs focused on inclusion, physical activity, nature play, outdoor fitness, and playground safety and maintenance. These programs provide communities with tools, training, and resources to design and maintain spaces that encourage meaningful, research-driven recreation experiences.