Incorporating play shades into your outdoor space means providing children with hours of endless fun and protection, rain or shine. These shade structures create a cool and comfortable environment that encourages children to play to their hearts’ content while giving adults peace of mind knowing they’re sheltered from the elements.

At Little Tikes Commercial, we design and build playground shade structures that deliver dependable sun protection while creating a fun and whimsical look for any playground. As an industry leader in commercial playground equipment, we’re committed to crafting thoughtful play experiences that make children’s lives better.

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Why Use Playground Shade Structures?

Playgroup equipment shade offers many advantages for commercial playgrounds. These innovative structures benefit children, adults, and communities alike.

Sun Protection

Playground shade structures are ideal for shielding children from the sun. These protective fabric structures keep kids shaded from ultraviolet (UV) rays, minimizing the risk of sunburn and resulting skin infections. Play shades also prevent play surfaces from heating up, keeping playground equipment cool to the touch and preventing kids from burning themselves.

Shades also prevent children from overheating, enabling them to play for longer without discomfort or heat-related illnesses like muscle cramps, dizziness, and exhaustion. In fact, areas protected by play shades can be up to 20 degrees cooler than unshaded spaces.

All-Day Play

With a playground shade structure on your commercial property, kids can enjoy hours of continuous play without interference from the elements. Play shades protect against rain, wind, dust, sleet, and even snow, enabling children to play uninterrupted for as long as they please. Play shades also promote a more comfortable play space than unshaded playgrounds, encouraging kids to stay outside longer.

Architectural Aesthetic

When your playground is covered by a play shade, your equipment is less likely to experience fading, cracking, and warping from sun exposure. This means playground shades promote longer equipment life and keep your playground looking bright and inviting. You can also purchase playground shade structures in numerous styles and colors to beautify and individualize your outdoor space.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find the information you need quickly and easily — we’ve answered some of the most common questions about our play shades. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, our friendly team is a call away.

Is Your Play Shade Customizable?

Absolutely! At Little Tikes Commercial, we specialize in customization to meet your goals and style preferences. Our team of creative designers will work with you to tailor shade solutions that are as unique as your space.

Count on us to create a play shade that matches the overall aesthetic of your facility. We can personalize your play shades in several ways:

• Adjusting the color scheme
• Altering the product size
• Changing the shade’s shape

Do You Offer Warranties on Your Play Shade?

We stand behind the quality of our site amenities, and we offer warranties designed to give you the confidence and peace of mind you deserve. Our warranty protects you from structural failure so you can enjoy safe, functional shades for years to come. Coverage varies based on the product, with many shade solutions benefiting from an eight- or ten-year warranty. Our warranties are in place so you can focus on providing a space where kids can play, learn, and engage worry-free.

Are There Funding Options Available for Purchasing Play Shade?

Yes, and we’ve curated funding guides to help you through the process. We can give you guidance on funding your purchase through community fundraising, government grants, or crowdfunding. We also offer plenty of ways to get the most out of your investment while staying within your budget. Our leasing and phasing options provide flexible plans by spreading payment based on your needs and budget. Get support from our experts, and let us find the right funding solution for your project.

How Can I Request a Quote for Play Shade?

We make communication and quote requests quick and easy. Send your request online, and our friendly team will contact you shortly to get to know your needs.

Whether you’re designing a playground from scratch or looking to add shade to an existing space, we’ll provide a detailed quote. If you need help deciding on the style or size of shade, we’re happy to recommend the best option for your facility. We’ve worked with various clients, from schools to churches to homeowners associations, to create playground solutions that are as practical as they are unique.