Over 20 Years and 10,000+ Projects Delivered

Creating Spaces Built for Play, Connection & Community

From playgrounds and surfacing to shade and site amenities, Sinclair Recreation helps bring outdoor spaces to life.

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Planning a Playground? Start Here.

Whether you’re just gathering ideas or preparing for your next project, our Playground Planning Guide helps you understand budgeting, timelines, surfacing, accessibility, funding opportunities, and what to expect throughout the process.

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Built for Every Community We Serve

Who We Serve
  • Schools & Early Childhood
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Churches & Faith Centers
  • HOAs, Housing & Community Organizations

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Expert Guidance for Every Stage of Your Playground Project

Community Builds

Bring people together through volunteer-powered playground builds that create lasting impact, shared ownership, and stronger communities.

Project Management

Stay on track with expert coordination, planning, and hands-on support to help keep your project moving smoothly from start to finish.

Turnkey Solutions

From planning and preparation to professional installation, we help bring your vision to life with a seamless project experience.

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  • 3D Design & Animations
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Trusted by Schools & Communities Across Michigan & Indiana

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The playground is beautiful, but the process of working with Sinclair was the best part. It felt less like hiring a vendor and more like tackling a project with friends

- Kentwood Community Partner , Amway

They guided us through every step with patience, knowledge, and expertise. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner to help bring our vision to life.

- Dianna Mertz , President

Great company, awesome leadership, and incredible with volunteers. They truly love what they do — and it shows.

- AL VANDER HART

The Sinclair Difference

We help simplify the process of planning, designing, and building spaces communities love.

  • Expert guidance from planning to installation
  • A partner — not just a vendor
  • Trusted products backed by proven expertise
  • Solutions tailored to your goals and budget
  • Support navigating procurement and planning
  • A team invested in long-term success

About Sinclair Recreation

Since 2003, Sinclair Recreation has helped schools, parks, churches, and communities across Michigan and Indiana bring outdoor spaces to life. With more than 100 collective years of recreation experience, our team provides expert guidance through every stage of the process — from planning and design to installation and long-term success.

We believe great community spaces start with understanding your goals, your users, and your vision.

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