We ONLY Sell Commercial Grade Play Equipment!

All playground equipment found on AAAStateOfPlay.com is commercial grade. This allows our park and school customers to shop with ease of mind. All of our products are safe for use in a public playground.

Common Questions from our Customers

What is commercial grade playground equipment?

By commercial, we refer to play equipment for public use constructed of the highest quality material and design. The industry term "commercial" is loosely used to describe any equipment built to withstand use in any environment. We supply playgrounds to withstand a variety of conditions including climates from as northern Alaska to the Florida Keys. Commercial equipment is tested to abide by nationally recognized ASTM and CPSC standards.

Why should I buy commercial grade?

If the new or existing playground is intended for public use, commercial grade equipment should be selected for many purposes not limited to durability. Most insurers will require commercial equipment at schools, parks, neighborhoods, and churches. This insurance requirement is due to liability and safety of children in unsupervised situations.

Do you sell anything not commercial grade?

No! Everything including swing chain and seats is commercial grade. Most residential playground equipment manufacturers will NOT sell to churches or schools, as their product is not for public use. Selling a residential set knowingly for use in a public setting would make the manufacturer liable for resulting injuries.

The playground is for my home; can I get your products?

Absolutely, Yes! We sell to many residential customers each year. However, price is generally a determining factor and the costs of commercial equipment severely outweigh residential materials. Parents most often buy a merry go round, sand digger, swing, or bouncer. Find the most popular products for homeowners on Playgrounds.net.

Is commercial grade play equipment safer than residential?

Not necessarily, however commercial equipment is designed to withstand years of heavy use. An average park can be accessed by thousands of people a week. Our playground equipment works in any type or use of commercial setting. All playground equipment on AAA State of Play meets or exceeds national testing measurements for playground safety including those in the CPSC and ASTM guidelines. The leading cause of injuries from playground use is due to inadequate protective surfacing, whether it is on a public playground or a backyard setting.

Where do you sell?

We sell and ship playground equipment over the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, as well as bordering countries Canada and Mexico. International customers are welcome. We have shipped all over the world including China, Taiwan, and Australia. Unlike some companies, we are not limited to territories or countries. We work with a variety of shipping companies, primarily YRC Freight, UPS, and FedEx. The majority of our products ship freight.

Can I pick up equipment from the factory?

Yes. Our warehouses in Indiana offer a limited amount of products (45 products of the thousands offered). Our playground equipment is manufactured in facilities in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and China. Surfacing materials chip from various facilities throughout the US and Canada. For more information on pick-ups, contact us.

Can I buy directly from the factory?

No. Commercial playground equipment manufacturers do not sell directly to the public. There are a variety of reasons involved with this. Some reasons include liability and tax, but the main reason is the inability of a single supplier to market on a national level. Thus, they rely on networks of distributors to market and sell their product to the masses.