Next Generation Recreation

06/26/2026

🛝 CPSI Training Opportunity! 🛝

The next Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) training course in Missouri will be held August 25–27 in Jefferson City. If you or someone on your team needs to earn or renew their CPSI certification, there's still time to register! (Link below)

✅ Learn current playground safety standards
✅ Gain valuable inspection and risk management knowledge
✅ Help keep your community's play spaces safe

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in playground safety and professional development.

Register online with Missouri Park and Recreation Association!

The Missouri Park & Recreation Association, in conjunction with the National Recreation and Park Association, offers the industry-leading certification program in playground safety, the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification program. The CPSI certification program provides the mo...

06/25/2026

🔧 Built with care, designed for long-term use.

At Playworld®, every playground starts with a focus on craftsmanship and integrity, creating spaces that support years of active play.

✔️ Designed to handle daily climbing, sliding, and movement
✔️ Materials selected to perform across changing weather conditions
✔️ Manufactured in the U.S.A. with attention to detail
✔️ Tested to ensure consistent performance over time

Thoughtful craftsmanship helps create playgrounds that continue to perform year after year. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3BT9rZI

06/25/2026

The difference is in the shade. ☀️➡️🌤️

These new shade structures in Kearney, NE provide much-needed relief from the summer sun, creating a more comfortable experience for spectators and visitors alike.

Another great project helping communities stay cooler, safer, and more enjoyable all season long!

06/23/2026

Next Gen Rec had the pleasure of hosting Dave from the Lappset Group in our office this week, and he was a fantastic guest! His passion, expertise, and insight made for some great conversations and valuable learning opportunities.

We appreciate him taking the time to share his knowledge and help our team continue growing. Thanks for visiting, Dave, we look forward to seeing you again soon! 😊

06/22/2026

Playgrounds should support how every child experiences play.

Sensory-rich elements like roller slides provide steady movement and feedback, helping kids build coordination and feel more comfortable as they engage. When children feel more in control, they are more likely to interact, try new challenges, and participate in shared play.

Playworld® designs with intention to create spaces that support a range of play experiences.

06/22/2026

Give a child a hill to climb or a tunnel to crawl through, and they'll be exploring in seconds. It's in their nature to discover, imagine, and move. These play hills provide the perfect place for all three.

06/19/2026

It may look like it happened in a snap, but this transformation was built with hard work and attention to detail.

06/18/2026

Playgrounds should be places where every child feels supported and ready to participate.

Thoughtful design makes that possible. Clear pathways, gradual levels of challenge, wide ramps, unitary surfacing, and sensory-rich elements help kids move at their own pace while staying engaged with peers. Group features like gliders and basket swings encourage shared play and connection.

Playworld® designs spaces that reflect the diverse needs of families and communities, helping create environments where kids can build confidence, develop skills, and spend time together on common ground.

06/17/2026

Would you rather Wednesday!
Let's settle a classic playground dispute.

Would you rather...
🛝 Spend the day racing down the slides
OR
🌞 Soar through the air on the swings?

Rex says swings all the way, let us know in the comments which one is your favorite!

06/16/2026

No matter the project, Next Gen has the surfacing solutions you need to bring your vision to life! Whether the project requires lose fill or unitary surfacing we have you covered. 😄