One consistent thing about being a military family is change. Create a welcoming playground experience for the families of our heroes by building a fun, engaging playground. As the cornerstone of any military community, indoor playgrounds can help bring families together, whether they’ve been stationed for years or are new to your base.

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Lead the Adventure With Custom Military Experiences for AFRC Resorts

Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) Resorts are known for their exceptional facilities, reflecting the Army’s commitment to providing a high quality of life for service members and their families. Play areas within military recreation centers should uphold these same high standards. A thoughtfully designed, shared playground brings families together, supports early childhood development and encourages active, healthy lifestyles for kids on your base.

Military recreation center and aquatic center play equipment gets everyone active and immersed in the fun. Some of the benefits of adding play areas to your military recreation center include the following:

  • Encouraging learning opportunities through physical and imaginative play
  • Providing kids with a place to play, meet friends and exercise their bodies and minds
  • Giving parents a chance to introduce young kids to new friends
  • Allowing kids to challenge themselves and boost confidence in a safe space
  • Giving kids the opportunity to make new friends, build social skills and overcome conflict

Designing a Durable Indoor Play Area With Soft Play®

At Soft Play, your designs are built to withstand the energy of active military kids in busy centers. We can create your wildest and most imaginative designs while strictly adhering to ASTM and ADA safety standards. Our team prioritizes using low-maintenance materials that keep the play area looking fresh and inviting with minimal effort from base staff.

The Soft Play manufacturing and fabrication processes are done in-house. This allows us to maintain on-time deliveries and manage quality control for every project. We can also accommodate any need for last-minute changes without additional delays or costs.

Our Smart Financing and Funding Strategies

When it comes to financing your playground, you deserve a flexible solution that lets you expand the play area over time. Soft Play offers financing options to spread the cost, allowing bases to upgrade facilities now without draining immediate capital reserves.

Our designs provide an ideal solution for end-of-year budget execution, with quick-ship components or design retainers available. We can help you start small and leave room for your playground to grow as you receive funding.

What Soft Play Offers Military Facilities

Soft Play offers a collaborative design process that guides you from consultation to installation. You will be in contact with a project manager who will oversee your indoor playground and ensure it meets your vision at every step.

Soft Play prioritizes designing innovative play spaces built to last. When you choose us for your next playground project, you can expect:

  • Global reach: For over 40 years, Soft Play has created more than 40,000 playgrounds in more than 60 countries, delivering consistent quality worldwide.
  • Themed storytelling: We have the ability to create custom, branch-specific themes for your playground that honor military culture with creativity and flair.
  • Decades of dedication: Soft Play has a long-standing commitment to serving military families and understands the unique security and logistical needs of base access.
  • End-to-end support: From brainstorming sessions to post-installation care, we are the enthusiastic partner invested in your project’s success. We also provide play area maintenance solutions to streamline cleaning and ongoing care.

Playgrounds are vibrant community hubs designed to combat isolation and spark joy for families stationed far from home. Thoughtful, inclusive layouts can encourage social interaction, giving parents a place to connect while kids interact. An indoor playground can help improve the quality of life on base, especially for the younger community.

Start Your Base Improvement Project With Soft Play

Together, we can create an indoor playground that supports the well-being and connection of your entire military community. Contact our team when you’re ready to bring your vision to life.