Design-Led Playground Surfacing & Play Surfaces for Public and Educational Environments
Innovista Group is a recreational surfacing partner supporting schools, municipalities, designers, and project teams across North America. We work across playgrounds, campuses, parks, and civic spaces to deliver playground surfacing and play surface solutions that are safe, durable, and built to endure.
Our work sits between design intent and delivery — supporting surfacing decisions that respond to how spaces are actually used, not just how they appear on paper.
About Innovista Group
How We Approach Playground Surfacing
Innovista Group was formed to reflect a more focused way of working in playground surfacing and recreational play surfaces.
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Our team’s experience was previously delivered under Softline Solutions USA, where we supported public and educational projects with complex requirements and multiple stakeholders. Over time, our role increasingly shifted earlier into the project lifecycle — working more closely with designers, contractors, and public agencies to support better surfacing decisions.
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Innovista formalizes that approach. As part of this change, we are moving on from Softline Solutions USA and operating exclusively under the Innovista Group name.
We view playground surfacing as part of a larger system — one that includes safety requirements, design intent, user experience, and long-term performance.
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Every environment has different demands: how children move, how communities gather, how play spaces connect to their surroundings, and how surfacing performs over time. Innovista Group approaches each project by understanding these conditions first, then supporting solutions that align with design goals, safety standards, and long-term use.
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This approach allows playground surfacing and play surfaces to feel integrated and intentional — not applied as an afterthought.
Playground Surfacing & Play Surface Solutions We Support
Innovista works across a wide range of public and educational environments, providing playground surfacing and recreational play surface solutions for:
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School playgrounds and campuses
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Parks and public play spaces
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Public realm and community environments
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Our role adapts to the needs of each project, supporting teams through:
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Early guidance on playground surfacing systems
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Integration of play surfaces within broader landscape design
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Coordination with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders
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Delivery support to maintain clarity and momentum
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Our work often supports repeat programs and long-term partnerships across schools, districts, and public agencies.
Poured-in-Place Surfacing & Performance-Based Systems
Poured-in-place surfacing is a key component of many modern playground environments, offering durability, accessibility, and long-term performance when designed and delivered correctly.
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Innovista Group provides poured-in-place and other specialized surfacing solutions by helping project teams navigate system selection, performance requirements, and integration within the overall play environment. Our focus is on ensuring poured-in-place and other specialized surfacing supports safety, usability, and longevity — not just initial installation.
Working with Project Teams
Looking Ahead
Innovista Group operates as a collaborative partner within the project team.
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We stay engaged throughout the project lifecycle, providing continuity and clear points of contact as projects move from planning through delivery. By maintaining open communication and alignment, we help reduce friction, respond quickly to changing conditions, and support smoother project execution.
Our value is reflected not only in the playground surfacing solutions provided, but in how effectively projects move forward.
As expectations around playgrounds, play surfaces, and public spaces continue to evolve, Innovista Group remains focused on supporting environments that encourage movement, connection, and community use — without compromising safety or performance.
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We believe the ground beneath a play space plays a critical role in how it is experienced, and we approach every project with that responsibility in mind.
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