Start the New Year with Play: Plan Your 2026 School Playground Today
A new year means new opportunities to bring more play, movement, and connection to your school. Whether you’re planning a new playground, outdoor classroom, or fitness area for students, now is the perfect time to start.
At Struthers Recreation, we help schools across Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle design and build outdoor spaces that inspire learning through play. From preschool to middle school, we believe every child deserves a place to explore, move, and grow.
Why Start Planning Now?
Many schools begin the year with great ideas for improving their outdoor spaces—but the most successful projects start with early planning.
Here’s why getting a head start matters:
🏗️ Design flexibility: Early planning gives you more time to collaborate on designs that fit your school’s goals and budget.
💰 Funding opportunities: GameTime offers exclusive playground funding opportunities each year—available for a limited time. Starting early ensures you can take advantage before deadlines close.
📆 Scheduling advantages: Installation calendars fill quickly in the spring and summer. Planning now means you’ll be ready to play when the new school year begins.
🏫 Smarter budgeting: With detailed quotes and 3D designs, your school can plan ahead for approval cycles and budget meetings.
What Struthers Recreation Offers Schools
We make it simple for schools to go from idea to installation:
Free Site Visit & Consultation – We meet with your team to review your site, discuss goals, and explore play equipment options.
Custom Playground Design – Our certified GameTime designers create interactive 3D renderings to help you visualize your project.
Funding & Grant Guidance – We connect you with current playground funding opportunities, cooperative purchasing contracts, and other funding resources.
Professional Installation & Service – From order to install, our team supports you every step of the way—so you can focus on your students.
Make 2026 the Year of Play for Your School
Play isn’t just fun—it’s essential for learning, health, and student success. Start your planning now so your students can enjoy a brand-new playground or outdoor fitness space next school year.
👉 Contact Struthers Recreation to schedule your free school playground consultation today.
Images in this article are from our 2022 project at Sycamore Elementary in Alpine, Alabama by Project Manager, Drew Warren & Project Designer, Stacy Perry. To see more visit the Sycamore Elementary Project Gallery.
