PLAYTIME

PLAYTIME designs and manufactures custom soft-sculpted play equipment, architectural theming and physical environments for family entertainment and leisure destinations. Founded in 2001 and based in Englewood, Colorado, the company brings together artists, sculptors and engineers to develop themed attractions, from individual play elements to complete play environments.

Its work combines conceptual design, master planning and three-dimensional modeling with engineering, sculpting, fabrication, surface finishing and installation. Projects can incorporate custom characters, architectural facades, climbing structures and interactive features. The company works across indoor, outdoor and aquatic settings, adapting its fabrication approach to the demands of each environment.

From concept to installation

PLAYTIME's production services include CNC and hand carving of foam, custom two- and three-dimensional sculpting, and durable surface coatings. Its soft-sculpted products support themed play areas, while exterior sculptures use materials intended to withstand weathering and sunlight. Aquatic products include water walks, floatable obstacles, slides, sprayers and splash-pad elements.

The company also provides engineering and safety compliance analysis, accessible playground design, shipping and certified installation. Support extends beyond delivery through maintenance programs, safety inspections, refurbishment and replacement parts. This combination allows the studio to carry a project from early planning through fabrication and ongoing upkeep.

Its markets include shopping centers, family entertainment centers, theme parks, restaurants, museums, zoos, aquariums, healthcare facilities, airports and municipal recreation venues. Across these settings, its work centers on translating a venue's theme into physical play experiences for children and families.

Company development

PlayPower acquired PLAYTIME in August 2018. In June 2021, PlayPower consolidated the commercial operations of PLAYTIME and Soft Play under the Soft Play brand. The collaboration combines contained modular playground expertise with PLAYTIME's custom sculptural environments. PLAYTIME continues to maintain its own legal entity and its specialized design and manufacturing operation in Colorado, contributing sculpted thematic elements within the unified commercial offering.