Play is our passion.

Testimonials

Sonoma Country Day School 
“SPEC was instrumental in transforming our outdated playgrounds into engaging, inclusive and stimulating areas our kids adore. From the design stages, through the weather-challenged construction phase to the support offered post-construction, SPEC has been an adept partner every step of the way.”  

(Operations Manager) Sean McFarland

Harwood Park
“Thank you SPEC PLAY and Lappsett for working with us to make the Columbian Ghost Mammoths once again walk the watershed of Dallas, Texas!!! You made our dream come true and everyone loves them! You guys were great to work with and so grateful for your design of all the parts and pieces that brought them to life AND meet US play codes. Thanks for everything!”  

Christine Ten Eyck, FASLA - Ten Eyck Landscape Architects Inc. 

Harwood Park
“The playground SPEC Play designed for Harwood Park is fun, unique and a spectacular nod to the location's lesser known history. The play equipment takes the form of the Columbian Mammoths that once roamed our area, and transports park visitors into a hub of fun and adventure in the middle of our downtown. This innovative design not only encourages physical development and imagination but also provides a unique historical context. Loved by kids and parents alike, this playground is a cherished part of our community park.”

Sarah E. Hughes / Vice President & Project Director
Downtown Dallas Parks Conservancy

A Kid’s Kingdom  
“Hello, Wow!! Our playground is beautiful!  Your company and contractor have been an absolute delight to work with.  I will recommend SPEC to anyone who has playground needs! Thank you for helping me along the way and to make my vision become a reality!” 

(Director) Lisa

Sonora Elementary School
”This state-of-the-art playground structure, located behind the A Building, is a vibrant, engaging experience, custom designed for our primary students. They jumped right in playing follow-the-leader, sharing the double slides, working together on the group spin structure, and discovering the variety of individual brain captivation exercises. The whole structure sits on a deep bed of tanbark for the ultimate in safety, and is complete with an accessibility ramp…(read more)

Sponsorships

We’ve worked with

City of San Francisco Rec and Parks
San Francisco Trust for Public Lands
SF Parks Alliance
City of San Jose, CA
City of San Diego, CA
City of Berkeley, CA
City of Oakland, CA
City of San Francisco, CA
City of Dublin, CA
City of Dallas, TX
Harris County, TX
New York City Parks, NY
Downtown Dallas Parks Conservancy
Fairmount Parks Conservancy
Hudson River Park Trust

Awards

• Berliner Playground of the Year U.S.2020 finalist - Sunset Park

• CPRS 2020 Award of Excellence in Design - Park Planning - Imagine Playground

• ASLA-NY 2021 Merit Award - Abel Bainnson Butz - Betsy Head Park, NY

• Berliner 2021 & 2022 Dealer of the Year - Overall Sales

• APWA 2022 Project of the Year Award in Structures $5M-$25M - Imagine Playground

• Berliner Playground of the Year U.S. 2022 Finalist - Pyramid Park

• 2023 ULI Houston Open Space Award James Driver Inclusive Park

• 2023 ULI Houston People’s Choice Awards James Driver Inclusive Park

• 2023 Dallas Architecture Forum Landscape Urban Design Public Space Category Harwood Park

• 2023 Greater Dallas Planning Council Urban Design Awards – Built Award Winner Harwood Park

• 2024 ASLA NCC Merit Award- Urban Design
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• 2024 Philly Mag Best Playground FDR Park

• 2024 Big D Magazine Best New Dallas Park : Harwood Park

• 2024 AIA Design Award - Honor Recipient Blue Oak Landing

• 2024 Honorable mention: Fast Company Spaces & Places Category at the 2024 Innovation by Design Awards - Blue Oak Landing