PlayCore

PlayCore is a leading playground equipment and recreation products company that specializes in branded equipment found in playgrounds, parks, recreation facilities, and performance venues. PlayCore designs and builds a wide spectrum of specialty equipment ranging from basic, modular play structures to complex, theme-based play environments that require significant creative and engineering competencies. PlayCore also provides a broad array of site amenities, surfacing, seating, performance, and fitness solutions, including picnic tables, benches, bleachers, bike racks, and outdoor fitness stations. Widely recognized as the industry thought leader, PlayCore offers highly differentiated value-added services, such as designing curriculum-based education programs for playgrounds and parks. It is also known for excellent customer support.

During our three-year investment, PlayCore successfully pursued its mission of building communities through play and recreation, acquired 14 add-ons, and grew its top and bottom lines significantly. When Sentinel sold the business in 2017 to another private firm, PlayCore owned 27 complementary brands and had served more than 8,000 customers.