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KIDS THRIVE WHEN THEY
CAN SWING, JUMP AND CLIMB!
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SETTING THE STANDARD
Creative Playthings, one of the most
popular manufacturers of swing sets,
has been creating fun-filled outdoor experiences
for active kids since 1951 and
was founded by two elementary school
teachers intent on keeping children
more active.
“Long recognized for our superior
quality and value, Creative Playthings
brand swing sets have been sold by
quality national chains and high-quality
independent retailers throughout the
U.S. including Long Island and abroad.
Every Premium Pine swing set is built
by hand at our factory in Emporia, Virginia,”
notes Senior Graphic Designer
Steve Krikorian of Creative Playthings,
which has its corporate headquarters in
Framingham, Mass.
“Now more than ever, we are proud to
keep more American kids playing and
more Americans working.”
HEART IN THE RIGHT PLACE
Krikorian adds: “When you buy a
Creative Playthings wooden swing
set or accessory, you'll find out why
we're one of the oldest, largest, and
most respected names in the swing
set industry.”
The difference is in the details: steel
reinforcement plates in swing sets,
the nylon bushings swing hanger,
wide steps installed at the right angle
for easy climbing,and many other
innovations that have become standard
equipment on nearly all quality
wooden swing sets made today. The
company is also working to find new
coatings that make ladder rungs more
slip resistant.
Krikorian says the company stands
behind each high-quality wooden
swing set and supports customers every
step of the way, from creating the
best swing set configuration for your
kids, your budget, and your backyard
to complete installation.
Local dealer Wood Kingdom West in
Farmingdale and its sister company,
Backyard Solutions, in Medford have
been serving Long Island and the
tristate area for 30-plus years. They
offer quality swing sets, trampolines
and basketball hoops as well as wood
sheds, gazebos, pool houses, pavilions,
and many other great quality indoor/
outdoor products from the industry’s
best manufacturers.
“For many children, a backyard playground
or swing set is a dream come
true. An outdoor playset gives them
the opportunity to explore, learn and
improve physical skills on a daily basis,
without ever leaving home, which
in turn was critical during the pandemic,”
says owner Jamie Maceroni.
“As they learn and play, they are
expending energy and making
memories on the swings, slide, tire
swing, rock-climbing wall, and other
activities. We have playsets of all
sizes, colors, and material, and we
highly recommend making it a fun
family activity by shopping online at
woodkingdomwest.com to customize
the perfect swing set for your family!”
Due to an uptick in Swing Kingdom
PVC swing set sales in the past few
years, a custom design feature was
added to the website, so families can
design the set of their dreams right
from home. Springfree and AlleyOOP
Trampolines are always a year-round
favorite, as well as First Team Basketball
hoops. (Swing sets start at $999;
trampolines: $899 - $3,000. (Special
financing available for all products).
CREATING OUTDOOR FUN
“Playgrounds and parks are vital to our
local communities. It fosters socialization,
exercise, overcoming fears and
challenges, among many other benefits
for kids,” says Sal Romanello, owner
of PlaySafe Recreational & Aquatic
Designs, Inc. in Syosset. It typically
serves commercial clients, i.e., schools
and municipalities, but on occasion,
has served residential homes that have
large properties and budgets.
He adds: “Since Covid has come into
our lives, I believe it has exposed the
need for more outdoor spaces. It's
important that local and state governments
recognize this and utilize
federal and state resources to enhance
outdoor exercise capabilities. Also,
more and more municipalities are
investing their monies towards water
spray parks and creating ‘destination’
places for local communities to gather
and play.”
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