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Parkworks We’re your recreation equipment supplier for Western Canada. We’re part of a group of companies that “makr” up the MAKR Group: Parkworks, Waterplay and Wekid.

Formerly RecTec Industries in BC, and Playworks in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and NWT, we’ve merged together to form a supplier supergroup. With over 30 years of experience, 1000’s of installations, and teams strategically placed throughout your region, we’re here to help the development of inclusive, innovative and exceptional park spaces. We all share a common passion to connect communities through play and social experiences – we’re a tiny piece of a bigger puzzle, but an important piece!

What's on your park wish list? 👀🌳A playground built for adventure? A splash pad full of surprises? Maybe outdoor fitness...
10/22/2026

What's on your park wish list? 👀🌳

A playground built for adventure? A splash pad full of surprises? Maybe outdoor fitness, shady gathering spots, or all the little details that make a space special?

Good thing we've got some pretty incredible manufacturing partners helping bring those ideas to life! 🙌

From innovative products and thoughtful designs to quality materials and industry expertise, our partners bring something unique to the table, helping us create outdoor spaces where communities can play, move, gather, and connect.

👉 Get to know our manufacturers: https://www.parkworksco.com/our-manufacturers/

One week to go, and there’s still time to save your spot! 💦Parkworks is teaming up with Saleem Khattak, Design & Specifi...
10/21/2026

One week to go, and there’s still time to save your spot! 💦

Parkworks is teaming up with Saleem Khattak, Design & Specification Specialist at Waterplay, for a free virtual CEU on Building Aquatic Play Spaces.

Facilitated by the Alberta Association of Landscape Architects (AALA), we’ll dig into the big stuff behind great aquatic play, from managing water and designing inclusively to creating spaces people want to come back to again and again. Whether you’re planning your first splash pad or pushing your next one further, you’ll leave with practical ideas you can put to work on real projects.

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 pm MDT
💻 Virtual + free to attend
🎓 LA/CES accredited

Got an hour? Come learn with us. 🙌

👉 Save your spot: https://www.aala.ab.ca/posts/2155-aala-lunch-and-learn-wednesday-october-28-building-aquatic-play-spaces-presented-by-parkworks

What if your next workout was just a walk to the park? 💪🌳No gym membership needed! Just fresh air and more ways to get m...
10/20/2026

What if your next workout was just a walk to the park? 💪🌳

No gym membership needed! Just fresh air and more ways to get moving close to home. From fitness stations along walking paths to dedicated workout areas near playgrounds, outdoor fitness makes it easier to build strength, improve balance, and turn everyday movement into healthy habits.

Plus, it gives neighbours another reason to get outside, connect, and enjoy their community spaces.

Planning a new park or upgrading an existing one? Make outdoor fitness part of the plan!

👉 Explore outdoor fitness solutions with Parkworks:
https://www.parkworksco.com/contact/

🌳 Product Spotlight: Tree GratesGood design goes all the way down to the roots!Tree grates may be a small detail, but th...
10/15/2026

🌳 Product Spotlight: Tree Grates

Good design goes all the way down to the roots!

Tree grates may be a small detail, but they can do some serious work in parks, plazas, streetscapes, and public spaces. They help protect the soil and root zone around trees while creating a cleaner, more usable surface around them.

And practical doesn’t have to mean plain. With different shapes, patterns, sizes, and finishes available, tree grates can add character to the landscape while helping trees and busy public spaces work better together.

Small detail. Big impact. One more way to make every part of an outdoor space count. 🌳

👉 Explore landscaping elements: https://www.parkworksco.com/products/landscaping-elements/

A well-designed neighbourhood playground can do a lot more than give kids a place to play. 🛝🌳Shade, seating, accessibili...
10/13/2026

A well-designed neighbourhood playground can do a lot more than give kids a place to play. 🛝🌳

Shade, seating, accessibility, sightlines, and a mix of play experiences can help turn an outdoor space into a place where families gather, neighbours connect, and people keep coming back.

That’s how playgrounds become local landmarks, woven into the everyday rhythm of a community.

Parkworks helps make that happen. From the first big idea to the details that make a space work, we help communities create playgrounds that invite people in, bring them together, and earn a spot in the neighbourhood story.

Want to build more connection into your next playground? 🙌

👉 Read the blog: https://www.parkworksco.com/playgrounds/the-power-of-play-how-playgrounds-build-stronger-neighbourhoods/

☀️ Manufacturer Spotlight: Shade Sails CanadaShade can do a lot more than block the sun! In parks, playgrounds, and outd...
10/08/2026

☀️ Manufacturer Spotlight: Shade Sails Canada

Shade can do a lot more than block the sun!

In parks, playgrounds, and outdoor gathering spaces, the right shade can make people more comfortable, help them stay longer, and turn exposed areas into places people actually want to use.

Shade Sails Canada brings that thinking to life with durable, eye-catching shade solutions that add UV protection, comfort, colour, and character to the outdoor spaces around them.

And the earlier shade is part of the plan, the harder it can work! Thoughtful placement can help shape how people move, gather, rest, and enjoy the space throughout the day.

Ready to give your next outdoor space a cooler side? Let's talk!
👉 https://www.parkworksco.com/contact/

📍 Feature Project: Generations Playground Splash Pad – White Rock, BCThere’s more than one way to make a splash! 💦When t...
10/06/2026

📍 Feature Project: Generations Playground Splash Pad – White Rock, BC

There’s more than one way to make a splash! 💦

When the City of White Rock looked to add a splash pad to Centennial Park, the goal was bigger than simply filling a space with features. They wanted an accessible, inclusive experience that gave kids different ways to jump in, explore, and play.

Working alongside landscape architect Binnie, Parkworks helped shape that vision into a design that made the most of the available space and budget while keeping variety, accessibility, and fun front and centre.

Waterplay splash pad features then brought the space to life with a mix of big splash moments, hands-on interaction and gentler play, giving kids the freedom to engage in different ways and at their own pace.

The result is a space that invites kids to jump in, find their favourite way to play, and come back for more! 🤩

Explore the full project:
👉 https://www.parkworksco.com/featured-project/generations-playground-splash-pad/

What makes an aquatic play space worth coming back to? 💦Join Parkworks and Saleem Khattak, Design & Specification Specia...
10/02/2026

What makes an aquatic play space worth coming back to? 💦

Join Parkworks and Saleem Khattak, Design & Specification Specialist at Waterplay, for a free virtual CEU on Building Aquatic Play Spaces.

We’ll get into the big questions behind great aquatic play design: How should water be managed? What keeps people engaged? How do play, inclusivity and design come together to create a space that really works?

Facilitated by the Alberta Association of Landscape Architects (AALA), this session explores the foundations and best practices behind aquatic environments that are thoughtful, engaging and seriously fun!

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 pm MDT
💻 Virtual + free to attend
🎓 LA/CES accredited

Come for the credit. Leave with ideas you can use. 🙌

👉 Register now: https://www.aala.ab.ca/posts/2155-aala-lunch-and-learn-wednesday-october-28-building-aquatic-play-spaces-presented-by-parkworks

Got a big idea for your community, but not sure how to fund it? 💡Grants can help stretch limited budgets, unlock bigger ...
10/01/2026

Got a big idea for your community, but not sure how to fund it? 💡

Grants can help stretch limited budgets, unlock bigger possibilities, and move projects forward that might otherwise stay on the wish list.

That extra support can mean more play value, better amenities, a stronger overall space, or simply getting a much-needed project off the ground sooner.

Parkworks can help make the process easier, from identifying funding opportunities and supporting grant writing to providing the budgets, visuals, and project details that help strengthen your application.

More support. More possibility. More for your community! 🙌

👉 Let’s see what’s possible: https://www.parkworksco.com/contact/

Every child deserves to grow up with a strong sense of connection. 🧡 Connection to family. To community. To culture. To ...
09/30/2026

Every child deserves to grow up with a strong sense of connection. 🧡

Connection to family. To community. To culture. To the people, places, and experiences that shape who they are and where they belong.

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home, Survivors, and the families and communities who continue to carry the impacts of the residential school system.

Today is an opportunity to listen, learn, and reflect on the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools — and on the importance of protecting the connections to family, community and culture that every child deserves.

At Parkworks, we believe the spaces where people come together can play a small part in creating connection and belonging. We recognize the importance of continuing to listen, learn, and better understand the communities that the spaces we help create are meant to serve.

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805 Crowley Avenue
Kelowna, BC
V1Y7G6

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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