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We’re your recreation equipment supplier for Western Canada. We’re part of a group of companies that “makr” up the MAKR Group: Parkworks, Waterplay and Wekid.

Formerly RecTec Industries in BC, and Playworks in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and NWT, we’ve merged together to form a supplier supergroup. With over 30 years of experience, 1000’s of installations, and teams strategically placed throughout your region, we’re here to help the development of inclusive, innovative and exceptional park spaces. We all share a common passion to connect communitie

s through play and social experiences – we’re a tiny piece of a bigger puzzle, but an important piece!

06/08/2026

Before the ribbon cutting, before the first race to the slide, before the “can we stay five more minutes?” there is a whole lot happening behind the scenes.🛝

A great playground does not simply appear. It starts with planning, coordination, site prep, careful installation, and a team that knows every detail matters.

Crews prep the site, place equipment with purpose, set foundations, prepare surfacing, review details, and check safety at every step. Because these spaces need to be ready for real kids, real families, busy days, changing seasons, and years of everyday play. 🛠️

It's the part most people don't see, but it's the part that makes opening day possible.

Every bolt, base, layout decision, and final check helps create a play space communities can count on, because when the gates open, the fun should feel effortless! ✨

Ready to build a play space your community can count on? Parkworks can help!
👉 https://www.parkworksco.com/

06/05/2026

FCM, let’s talk play! 🎉

Parkworks and Waterplay are on-site at Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), ready to talk all things parks, playgrounds, splash pads, and the spaces that bring communities together.

Stop by Booth #1118 today or tomorrow to say hi to Chelsea Barlow, Jessy Beley, Helena Kipp, and Saleem Khattak. We’d love to hear what you’re planning, share ideas, and spark a little inspiration.

📍 Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, AB
📆 June 4 to 7 (Trade Show itself closes on June 6)

Come find us while the Trade Show is still open. Let’s build something your community will be proud of! 🌳💦🛝✨

06/04/2026

Play has come a long way.

Playgrounds used to ask kids to fit the space. Better playgrounds flip the script. They make space for different bodies, different needs, different energy levels, and different ways of joining in.

That is where inclusive playground design changes everything. 🤸

Ramps open up movement. Sensory-rich features spark exploration. Quiet spaces give kids room to reset. Thoughtful layouts build confidence and independence. Inclusive equipment invites more kids to climb, sway, spin, connect, and play at their own pace.

Because play shouldn't leave anyone waiting on the sidelines.🛝

Read the full blog to explore how thoughtful design can welcome more ages, abilities, and ways of playing.

👉 https://www.parkworksco.com/playgrounds/how-to-design-inclusive-playgrounds-for-all-ages-abilities/

06/02/2026

June is Recreation and Parks Month, and we’re celebrating the spaces that keep communities moving, playing, gathering, and growing! 🌳🤸

Parks and recreation are not extras. They are everyday spaces where confidence grows, friendships start, families reconnect, and people of all ages find room to move, breathe, and belong.

From playgrounds and splash pads to gathering areas, sports courts, and open green spaces, these places shape healthier, happier, more connected communities.

At Parkworks, we’re proud to support the people who bring these spaces to life, from planners and recreation teams to maintenance crews, designers, builders, and community champions. When communities have places to play, connect, and feel welcome, everyone wins.

Happy Recreation and Parks Month! 💚

05/28/2026

Did you know playgrounds help kids build skills they’ll use far beyond the play space? 🌟

A thoughtfully designed playground can support:

🤝 Social skills through shared play, turn-taking, and teamwork
💡 Problem-solving as kids test ideas, take safe risks, and figure things out
💪 Confidence through climbing, balancing, swinging, and trying again
🌈 Imagination through open-ended play, storytelling, and creative exploration
🧠 Physical and cognitive development through movement, coordination, and sensory-rich experiences

That’s why playground planning matters. Every climber, slide, swing, pathway, and gathering space has the potential to shape how kids grow, connect, and experience their community.

At Parkworks, we help communities create play spaces that are fun, functional, inclusive, and built for real-life use.

Ready to bring one to life in your community? Let's chat!
https://www.parkworksco.com/contact/

05/26/2026

📍 Midfield Heights, Calgary, AB

A buzz-worthy new play destination is bringing big energy to Midfield Heights. 🐝🌿

Inspired by pollinators and designed to spark connection from day one, this vibrant playground brings climbing, balancing, spinning, and exploring to the heart of a growing mixed-use urban village.

Working alongside LA West (Calgary) Inc. and Aecon Group Inc., we helped bring the vision to life with a custom beehive structure from the KOMPAN Design Studio, themed play features, Robinia natural wood elements, and colourful pour-in-place rubber surfacing that carries the pollinator story throughout the space.

Built for immediate impact and long-term performance, this is more than a playground — it’s a welcoming community landmark where families can gather, connect, and feel at home.

Read the case study to see how it came to life:
👉 https://www.parkworksco.com/case-study/midfield-heights/

05/25/2026

There’s still time to register for the upcoming Alberta Association of Landscape Architects (AALA) Lunch and Learn on Artificial Intelligence & Place Making, presented by Parkworks and hosted by | mmcité street furniture |.

This virtual CEU session will explore where AI can lend a hand in research, documentation, coordination, and communication, and where human judgment, accountability, creativity, and care still need to lead.

Because great places are not generated with the click of a button. They are imagined with care, shaped with purpose, and built for people.

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 pm MST
🎓 AALA PDU Credits available for attendance

Register now!
https://www.aala.ab.ca/posts/1825-aala-lunch-and-learn-parkworks-ai-and-place-making

05/22/2026

✨ Spotlight on Sensory Play ✨

Playgrounds should be full of moments that spark curiosity, connection, and discovery — and sensory play helps make that magic happen. 💚

From sensory tunnels that invite movement and exploration to communication boards that support interaction and self-expression, these thoughtful features create richer play experiences for children with different needs, abilities, and ways of engaging with the world.

At Parkworks, we believe the best play spaces are designed with everyone in mind. Sensory play elements help transform playgrounds into more inclusive, engaging, and memorable destinations where more children can connect, explore, and feel like they belong.

When play is designed thoughtfully, it becomes more than fun — it becomes meaningful.

Ready to bring sensory-rich play into your next project? Let’s chat.
👉 https://www.parkworksco.com/contact/

05/19/2026

Join Parkworks and Albert Harris, Brand Development Manager at | mmcité street furniture | for an upcoming virtual CEU on Artificial Intelligence & Place Making!

Artificial Intelligence is changing how we research, document, coordinate, and create. Yes, it is moving fast, but when we shape parks, plazas, streetscapes, and public spaces, technology is only part of the story.

Great place making still starts with people: understanding context, listening to communities, protecting design intent, and making thoughtful decisions that serve real places and real people.🌳

Facilitated by the Alberta Association of Landscape Architects (AALA), this virtual CEU session will show where AI can lend a hand and where human judgment, accountability, and creativity need to lead.

Great places are not generated with the click of a button. They are imagined with care, shaped with purpose, and built for people!

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 pm MST
🎓 AALA PDU Credits available for attendance

👉 Register now!
https://www.aala.ab.ca/posts/1825-aala-lunch-and-learn-parkworks-ai-and-place-making

05/18/2026

☀️ May Long Weekend is here and playground season is officially ON! 🛝🌿

The days are longer, the sunshine is warmer, and summer adventure is calling.

This is the season of big climbs, fast slides, endless spins, wild imaginations, and that classic “one more turn!” before heading home. It’s where kids burn energy, families gather, and neighbourhood parks become the backdrop for the best kind of memories.

Here’s to a long weekend filled with movement, laughter, sunshine, and play that lasts until the sun goes down!

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Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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