Delano, Minn. (April 28, 2011) — Landscape Structures Inc., a Delano, Minn.-based commercial play equipment manufacturer, is celebrating 40 years of providing innovative playground equipment for community parks and school playgrounds. Since opening its doors in 1971, Landscape Structures’ mission has been to enhance children’s lives by fostering and creating inspiring play experiences while honoring the environment.

 

The company was founded by husband and wife team, Barb and Steve King. Steve is the creator of the “continuous play” concept, which involves combining traditional playground equipment such as slides, playground climbers and swings into an endless stream of activities. Together, he and Barb (1946-2008) created a culture of respect, innovation and continuous improvement at Landscape Structures—making it a great workplace for their 300 employees and 200 independent playground consultants worldwide.

 

From the “continuous play” concept to the gyroscopic Evos™ play system and Mobius® Climbers to the new nature-inspired playgrounds and inclusive play products, Landscape Structures is the leader in innovative play equipment. While designers and engineers are constantly coming up with new playground innovations, the company is also focused on creating safer and more durable playgrounds.

 

Landscape Structures is committed to manufacturing the highest-quality playground equipment available. In addition to producing playgrounds that will last for generations to come, Landscape Structures is focused on minimizing the impact its manufacturing has on the environment. Landscape Structures has people, processes and product innovations that help the company be more environmentally sustainable.

 

With an internal green team that drives sustainability initiatives throughout the company, Landscape Structures is making small and large changes that reduce waste in both the office and production areas. The company maintains its ISO 14001 certification for environmental stewardship through manufacturing processes that are continually being improved upon. Additionally, Landscape Structures manufactures products that provide an environmentally preferable choice to playground buyers. The Evos and Weevos™ playsystems offer up to a 30 percent smaller carbon footprint, Recycled Permalene® Panels offer 73 percent post-consumer recycled content, and there are many other recycled benches, roofs and panels available from Landscape Structures.

 

Since 1971, Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading commercial play equipment manufacturer in the world. Our employee-owned company is committed to making the world a better place with active children thriving in leading communities year after year, generation after generation. We encourage outdoor play that develops healthy kids and a sustainable world by creating innovative products that are environmentally responsible. Our mission from day one has been to enhance children’s lives by fostering and creating inspiring play experiences while honoring the environment.