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Jake Guckenberger // Play-Pro Recreation

Playground Consultant @ Play-Pro Recreation | Helping Iowa Build Safer, Smarter Play Spaces

06/03/2026

June is National Playground Safety Month. Three things to check at your playground this week:

1. Surfacing depth at the busy spots — under swings, at the bottom of slides
2. Loose bolts and worn hardware where climbers and decks connect
3. Any rust or sharp edges on equipment that took a hit this winter

30 minutes today saves a much bigger conversation in July. If you want a second set of eyes on it, send me a message — I’ll come walk yours.

06/01/2026

First Monday of June and we’re hitting the ground running. Just wrapped up Holiday Park over in West Des Moines last week. There’s something about one of the first big installs of the summer — the crew’s sharp, the weather cooperates, and the kids get a few full months on it before school starts back up. Comment below what’s your favorite playground memory growing up? Mine was the metal slide that absolutely should not have been allowed.

05/29/2026

PW Athletic makes some of the most bulletproof site amenities out there — bleachers, soccer goals, batting cages, you name it. If you’ve got an athletic field project coming up, we’ve got you covered.

05/27/2026

A common question we get: how long does a playground really last? With good surfacing and proper maintenance, 25-30 years is very realistic. Skimp on the install and you’re shopping again in 7. That’s why we’re picky about how things get put in the ground.

05/25/2026

Quiet Monday. Sharing a favorite from the archives — Thomas Mitchell Park that’s been open about two years now and still looks brand new. The long view always matters.

05/22/2026

This weekend we’re remembering the men and women who gave everything for this country. Enjoy the time with family. From all of us at Play-Pro.

05/20/2026

Three things that matter as much as the equipment you pick: the surfacing, the layout, and the age range it’s designed for.

Get those right and almost anything works. Get those wrong and even the best equipment gets boring fast.

05/18/2026

Another one in the books in Waterloo, Iowa! This park district wanted something that would hold up for the next 30+ years — and we had a lot of fun putting it together. Proud of this crew.

05/15/2026

Shade is underrated. If your playground doesn’t have it, plan on it. Asphalt temperatures can top 140°F on an Iowa summer afternoon, and a good USA Shade structure can drop surface temps by up to 30 degrees.

Kids play longer. Parents stay happier.

05/13/2026

Why we handle projects in-house: fewer hands in the pot means fewer surprises. When something comes up on install week — and something always does — you’re calling the same people who planned it, designed it, and ordered it. That’s how we keep things simple for our customers.

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PO Box 71024
Clive, IA
50325

Website

https://www.play-prorec.com/

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