Playground

Your playground has its own distinctive elements. Allow us to help you explore the many ways outdoor shade structures can elevate the architectural and functional merits of the site. We’re known for our superior fabric structure design and technology because our company has spent a quarter of a century boosting the aesthetics and charm of outside gathering spots.

While we have the capabilities to customize playground shade sails, a few types that are particularly appealing in kids’ play areas include:

• Hip shade structures: The clean lines of the hip shade structure make it well-suited to blend effortlessly into any playground design. Like all our shade solutions, a hip shade can come in a variety of sizes, which will allow you to easily generate your desired appearance.
• Multi-panel shade structures: Featuring highly unusual elements, eye-catching multi-panel shade structures are constructed to serve multiple purposes. If your playground includes many-tiered or complex elements, multi-panel shade structures may be the right fit.
• Polygon shade structures: Joined together or separately positioned, our vast array of polygon shade structures will allow you to personalize the character of your playground project. Add several sun-safe spots for kids and visitors to cool off.
• Shade sail structures: The aquatic touch of our shade sail structures promotes a sense of sophistication and visual interest in a playground. Shade sail solutions can be installed in different heights, allowing you to accommodate all your playground structures from castles to slides.
• Single post shade structures: Looking for simplified ways to provide shady areas for your playground? Single post shade structures are classic answers, often used for lifeguard stands and theme parks.
• Canopy shade structures: Need to cover a smaller stretch with a playground shade structure? Consider a canopy shade structure. Typically modest in size, playground canopy shade structures exude a nature-friendly ambiance suitable for urban and rural playgrounds.
• Custom shade structures: Who says shade solutions can’t be whimsical? Many playground architects appreciate being able to add shade structures in the shape of butterflies and flowers. Children of all ages find these shades unforgettable!

Choosing school playground structures often falls on the parent-teacher association (PTA). In neighborhoods, the responsibility for choosing and setting up playground shade structures typically goes to the homeowners association (HOA).

USA SHADE works directly with PTAs and HOAs to provide shade structures that meet your organization’s needs. We’ll help you choose a structure that fits your:

• Budget: The budget for a playground shade structure can vary considerably based on the available funding. HOAs often use money raised through maintenance fees to cover costs. They may also need to consider charging homeowners a special assessment to cover the costs. PTAs have multiple options for coming up with the funds to pay for a new shade structure, such as organizing a special fundraiser or asking other parents to contribute.
• Location: We’ll evaluate the location of the playground and make recommendations based on what we believe will best meet your needs.
• Design specifications: We’ll work with you to design a structure that looks great while meeting your custom needs, whatever they are. Depending on the bylaws of your HOA, shade structures may need to meet specific design requirements for approval. PTAs may also have specifications based on the existing playground equipment.
• Safety concerns: Safety is an ongoing concern on the playground. We’ll work with you to design a structure that protects people from the sun while ensuring the rest of the equipment is safe to use.