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Blooming Fun: Flower-Shaped Shades Transform Playgrounds into Safe, Creative Spaces

At Struthers Recreation, we believe that playgrounds should be more than just a place to play—they should be an inspiring environment that sparks creativity, encourages exploration, and keeps children safe. A standout feature that captivates both kids and adults is the flower-shaped shade structure—a colorful, playful design that also provides essential sun protection.

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Play in Comfort and Safety

Children naturally spend hours climbing, sliding, and exploring outdoors. While fresh air and sunshine are important, too much direct sun exposure can pose health risks, including sunburns and overheating. That’s why these playful, oversized flower-shaped shades are more than just decorative—they provide ample protection from harmful UV rays, allowing kids to enjoy the playground safely throughout the day.

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Bringing Imagination to Life

Unlike traditional square or rectangular shade structures, these brightly colored flowers elevate the look of the playground, turning it into a whimsical, imaginative space. The petals arch overhead like a giant, colorful canopy, inviting children to imagine they’re in a magical garden while they climb, slide, or simply rest in the shade. Such creative design elements enhance the overall play experience, stimulating children’s imagination and making outdoor activity even more enjoyable.

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A Fun Addition for Every Playground

Flower-shaped shades aren’t just visually stunning—they’re highly functional. They provide:

  • Expanded shaded areas for children and caregivers.

  • Cooler play surfaces, which reduce heat from the sun and make equipment safer to touch.

  • Aesthetic appeal, transforming ordinary playgrounds into engaging, photogenic spaces.

  • Opportunities for themed learning, inspiring kids to explore nature, colors, and shapes.

By integrating innovative shade designs like these into playgrounds, Struthers Recreation ensures that children can play safely, comfortably, and creatively, no matter the weather. Our mission is to combine safety, fun, and beauty in every playground we create.

🌼 Discover how our unique shade structures can brighten your community playground. Contact Struthers Recreation today to learn more about bringing imaginative and safe play environments to your area!

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Why Struthers?

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Cole Smith , Director of Parks & Recreation
Working with Struthers Recreation and their representatives has been a great experience. Too many times in the recreational field, companies only care about getting their product in your park and once it is there, they forget about you. That is not the case working with Struthers. They are great on the front end, helping to stay within budget and deciding what best fits your needs. They are great working with during the installation process and making sure things are being done correctly and not cutting corners, and on the back end, staying in touch to make sure you are happy with end results and making sure that everything continues to function as it should. They are always quick to help resolve any issues that may arise after installation, so you as the consumer remain happy, and your participants using the equipment have an enjoyable experience!
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Brooke Heisler , Preschool & MDO Director
We had such a positive experience working with Struthers Recreation! They were so helpful throughout the planning and installation process with excellent communication every step of the way. We are so pleased with the end result and the total transformation of our preschool playground. I would certainly recommend Struthers to anyone looking to upgrade an outdoor play space!
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Gail Wilking , Mayor
I have never worked with anyone as helpful as Struthers Recreation. They treated us as their special people. They completed their work on time, as promised, and continue to check on us. They are awesome!
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Adrian Cleckler , Director of Park Operations
After working in this field for over 20 years, there is no company I’d rather collaborate with. Struthers Recreation takes pride in their work, and it shows. It is difficult to find a company with such exceptional customer service and their attention to detail is far superior to others.
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Bonnie Sullivan , Principal
We truly had a wonderful experience with the people here. From the initial meeting to the completed project, they worked with us, planned efficiently, and created exactly what we needed! They listened to our ideas and were vey patient with us while creating the playground our school needed. Mr. Drew Warren, Project Manager, was very professional, assisted us in creating what we needed, and established a great partnership with us! He went above and beyond by always being prompt in returning calls, answering questions, and even attended our ribbon cutting! I give this company an A for being Awesome!