For the past 77 years, the experts at Miracle Recreation say they’ve designed their products with a child’s enthusiasm for thrills and challenges and an adult’s strict commitment to safety and durability.

The team’s latest innovations include the mega-fun MegaTower™. Talk about curb appeal! The dramatic two- and three-level MegaTower from Miracle (888.458.2752) features huge, octagonal stacked decks at the two-, eight- and 14-foot levels, a 14-foot enclosed slide, and much more.

New play events include the Rainbow Chameleon slide, “leanout” enclosure, Monkey Vine Climber and Roller Racer. Educational interactive panels include the Sign-Language Panel, Braille Panel and Spanish Panels — all great for educational fun.

Meanwhile, designers at Little Tikes Commercial Playgrounds by PlayPower (www.littletikescommercial.com) say everything they do is based on their dedication to quality, safety and play. They offer complete, innovative product lines with developmentally appropriate play events for their greatest customers: kids. From Infinity Climbers® to the company’s Inclusive Play line, they say they’ll work to create the perfect play environment for every client.

From leading European playground manufacturer HAGS (www.hags.com) comes an impressive array of uniquely Euro-style playground equipment — now available in the United States. HAGS offers show-stopping playground designs with a distinctive European flair, including the Agito.

From the Noah’s Ark-themed play space to tree house-based playgrounds, Soft Play (www.softplay.com) offers a diversified line of contained playground equipment. These experts have been creating unique indoor and outdoor playgrounds for more than 18 years. With a commitment to safety, durability and fun, their creations entertain children in safe environments while their parents shop, eat, workout and play.

KoalaPlay Group’s (www.koalaplaygroup.com) offerings include soft-foam play areas, dry-play structures and interactive-play experiences that help bring Bible stories to life. Churches across the country are discovering that indoor or outdoor, this company’s innovative play areas create an atmosphere that keeps children excited about church, making them want to go back — and bring their parents with them.

BCI Burke’s ( www.bciburke.com) first product in its Nature Play Adventure Series™, the Tree House, complements natural park settings with the realistic appeal of the tree house every child dreams about, giving kids a natural place to play.

With safety a top priority, Burke designed the realistic tree trunk hollow to allow for peak interaction of children and added tree-like knot holes and openings for maximum visibility for playground supervisors. The ground-level trunk cavity and enclosed upper deck also promote socialization for kids in cozy spots as they gather. The ability to climb to the elevated deck through the cavernous trunk or from the perimeter allows maximum kid-flow and the-sky’s-the-limit fun!

Also from BCI Burke, you can “roll out the rock structures” with GeoSculpt Monuments™. Imagination and innovation take exciting new form in these monuments and Standards™ climbing rocks. Unlike plastic, they look, feel and climb like real rock, inspiring athletic challenges and extreme fun for all ages.

GeoSculpt Monuments are scaled replicas of famous rock formations or manmade icons. The reproductions of artifacts — such as Stonehenge, Devils Tower and Easter Island — add an exciting, enduring and exceptional character to any environment. Ten stimulating monuments are offered.

Also from KolaPlay, interactive play activities — such as slides — add a dynamic touch to dry-play structures. With a wide selection of interactive-play elements available, these experts can create a custom structure that sets the stage for hours of entertainment.

Designed with unique curves, bright colors and clear lexan panels for extra visibility, these slides meet children’s and parents’ play requirements. Choose from a single or double SkyTwist™ slide, straight slide or wave slide, or combine them for added excitement.

Another option churches can use to increase attendance and attract members who otherwise wouldn’t consier about attending church is to offer a soft-foam play environment. Soft, bright, interactive foam play elements can be custom-designed to fit any theme, space or budget.

Churches can further enhance to the overall experience by adding interactive sounds and moving parts. Additionally, these play areas offer all-weather playability to let churches increase activity throughout the week, not just on days of worship.

New Twists On an Old Favorite

The RollaJam from First Team (www.firstteaminc.com) is an affordable, adjustable and portable basketball goal for younger uses. Its unique design is a premium-grade portable that goes and fits anywhere.

The RollaJam is crank-adjustable from regulation 10-feet height to seven feet high. The crank handle is spring-aided to make adjustments easy for all ages. The rim-height indicator accurately shows all rim heights.

To transport the RollaJam, simply retract the vertical post using the post actuator located on the base unit. As the post pitches back, the unit lowers onto its front transport wheel. Return the post back to vertical position for play — it’s that simple! With the RollaJam’s “flat-folding” design, it can be stored virtually anywhere.

And First Team’s Force adjustable basketball goal is designed for parks and playgrounds. With a turn of a crank, the goal easily adjusts from 6.5 feet high to 10 feet.

Force is equipped with your choice of clear acrylic or heavy-duty steel backboards and a lifetime-warranty rim. With its durable design and construction, this unit will stand up to the aggressive play experienced in unsupervised parks and playgrounds.

The Force adjustable goal enables players of all ages and skill levels — including those with physical impairments — to play basketball at a height at which they can enjoy the game.

The Lil’ PikNik™ table by Southern Aluminum (www.southernaluminum.com) is specifically designed for churches, school, camps, daycares and other facilities that require a safe and durable product for children. A small version of the popular Southern PikNik® table, the Lil’ PikNik is engineered to be wear-resistant and durable enough to be used both indoors and outdoors.

The lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum Lil’ PikNik table can support more than 900 pounds of weight. Its table top and seats have generous radius corners to prevent injury, and its benches feature a “no-tip” design. The Lil’ PikNik is available in four bright, powder-coated finishes and backed by a 99-year warranty.

Let them run out of steam with one of the coolest toys around: Blocmodule Kit Number 3 from Excellent 4 Kids (www.excellent4kids.com). Running, jumping and action-packed play is just the beginning when you set up Blocmodule Kit Number 3. Jump through the hole, land on a soft ramp, or reconfigure the module to set up a whole new set of fun.

And let imaginations run wild (and motor skills get developed) with Excellent 4 Kids’ wooden play lofts, designed specifically for toddlers and preschoolers. Place in a nursery, or develop a unique and cool activity center that promotes quiet time or encourages children to play Noah and the Ark or climb up Mt. Horeb. Made of Baltic birch with a kid-hard surface, there are four styles from which to choose.