AAA State of Play is a family-owned distributor of commercial-grade playground equipment. Since 2006, our website has offered access to an amazing range of children's recreation products from top industry brands. Assembled here is a comprehensive archive of all our fun and educational videos, useful for first-time playground builders and seasoned pros alike. Feel free to contact us to learn more about any of the subjects on this page.
Get A Head Start: AAA State of Play Designing & Installing Commercial Playgrounds During Covid-19
Inclusive Playgrounds: Wheelchair Accessible Equipment & Site Amenities
Complete Your Outdoor Recreation Space with Park Furniture, Site Amenities & Playground Accessories
Planning a Commercial Playground for your School, Park, Church or Organization - AAA State of Play
5 Genius Ways to Make Playgrounds More Inclusive
Playground Problems: Drainage
Benefits of Rubber Mulch for Playground Safety Surfacing
Playground Safety: What is Critical Fall Height?
Design a Natural Outdoor Playground with Landscaping
Accessibility, ADA Compliance and Inclusivity on the Playground
What supplies do you need for a daycare?
What can I use for playground border?
How do you make a playground Handicap Accessible?
Is it cheaper to build your own playground?
How to Plan a Commercial Playground in Five Steps
Ways to get Funding for a Commercial Playground
What is an all-inclusive playground?
The Benefits of Dog Parks
Designing Natural Parks and Playgrounds
Themed Playgrounds for Imaginative Play
Elevate HOA Community Appeal and Property Value with Playgrounds
Daycare/Early Childhood Playground Equipment
Best Locations to Build Playgrounds
Everything You Need for a Perfect Playground!
The Future of Playgrounds
Archie's Bunker
Balboa Terrace
Banana Split
Bramble Grove
Brewers' Hill
Buck Gully
Clash of the Trident
Craggy Connection
Cruisin' the Caspian
Esther's Place
Fortress of Activity
Gray's Harbor
Hickory Ridge
Inwood Hills
Lake Powell
Lil' Alfalfa
Maple Bluff
Monkey Bars
Our Top Selling Commercial Playground: The Port Angeles Play System
Rock River
Seaside Manor
Skyline Club
Strawtown Pike
Victory Field
Westwood Pines
Wrath of Calypso
Play Structures from Above - Drone View of 10 Cool Park & Playground Sites
Outdoor Musical Instruments for the Playground - Bongo Drums
Outdoor Musical Instruments for the Playground - Flower Drum
Outdoor Musical Instruments for the Playground - Metallophone
Outdoor Musical Instruments for the Playground - Glockenspiel
Commercial Playground Swing Seats - The Elite Belt Swing Seat
Commercial Playground Swing Seats - The Elite High Back Bucket Seat
AAA Elite High Back Bucket Swing Seat - Two Seat Package
Elite High Back Bucket Swing Seat - Single Seat Package
AAA Two Belt Seat Package
Elite Belt Swing Seat Package
Ball Maze Puzzle Playground Panel
Create an Early Childhood Play Space with Happy Hollow on the Playground!
Machine Gear Panel for School Playground
Finger Maze Playground Panel
Music For Kids - Playground Chime Panel
Percussion on the Playground - AAA State of Play Percussion Panel
Free Play Tic Tac Toe Panel - AAA State of Play
Free Standing Tic Tac Toe Panel - AAA State of Play
Playground 'Plinko' Panel - AAA State of Play
Storefront Playground Panel - AAA State of Play
Port Angeles
Commercial Athletic Bleachers Installation
Playground Merry Go Rounds for Kids
Two Top Khamun
Commercial Playground Spring Riders
Goody Two Slides
Outdoor Furniture for Parks, Schools and Playgrounds
Amazing Playgrounds for Kids
Best Playground Swing Sets
Commercial Playground Slides for Kids
Playground Balance Equipment: Balance Beams, Pebbles and more!
Best Spinners for Playgrounds
Music on the Playground
The Best Playground Climbers: Net Climbers, Rock Climbers and more
Seesaws and Teeter Totters for Kids
Commercial Outdoor Shade Structures for Playgrounds, Pools & More
Natural Playground Equipment: Hillside Slides, Artificial Boulders & More
Playground Games: Funnel Ball, Tether Ball & More
Why should your Commercial Playground have Wear Mats?
What is an ADA Swing? | The Importance of Inclusive Playgrounds
What is the cheapest playground surface?
What makes our swings durable? | Metal vs. Wood Swing Sets
Activity Panels for Sensory and Educational Play
Adult Fitness Equipment | Playgrounds for Adults!
Choosing the Best Playground Safety Surfacing: What You Need to Know!
Playground Climbers for Kids! | Different Types & Benefits
Exploring Sensory Playground Equipment for Kids: Fun and Learning!
Discover the Best Park and Playground Shades for Weather Protection
Endless Fun & Facts of Turn Key Playgrounds!
Park/Playground Outside Furniture & Amenities
Explore Playground Spinners and Merry-Go-Rounds!
The Importance of Physical Education and Gym Equipment
Handicap Accessible Playground Equipment!
Made in the Shade: Commercial Shade Structures for Parks, Playgrounds, Pools and more!
Our Top Selling Commercial Playground: The Port Angeles Play System
Rubber Safety Surfacing - Holy Cross Lutheran Church (2019)
Swing Sets - Commercial Grade Playground Equipment (2019)
AAA State of Play - New Playground
Juliet goes to the Park - Full Bucket Seat
Park Shelter Product Review for Playgrounds & Parks
Florida Playground Structure
The Joy of Movement - Adaptive Swing Seats at Children's Theraplay in Indianapolis
UPDATE: Abigail Williams and Liberty German Memorial Park Full Playground Installation Drone Footage
Jimmy Nash City Park -Martinsville Indiana
Dog Park Equipment - AAA State of Play
Customer Testimonial: City of Norwood Ohio
Poured-in-Place Rubber Playground Surfacing 101: An Explanation of Ambering
Circus Earn Your Wings
Circus Falls & Fantastic Fails
Big Top Top Ten: Circus Vocab Words
Growing Up Circus: Peru Indiana Amateur Circus
How To Juggle
Peru Amateur Circus: Circus Week
How To Ride a Unicycle
Sensory Gardens on The Playground
Circus Roadshow
Peru Amateur Circus Daring & Dangerous High Wire Act
Peru Amateur Circus: Flying Trapeze Artists Perform Daring Stunts
How To Do Clown Makeup
Circus Freaks
Abby & Libby Memorial Park | Delphi, IN: New Fitness Trail
Outdoor Fitness Equipment for Kids
How To Build An Outdoor Classroom
Most Unusual Playground Locations
Top 5 Coolest Playgrounds in the US!
Science Experiments on the Playgrounds
Customer Stories: Church Camp - Indiana
What Equipment is Needed for a Playground?
Property Management Resources!
Discover the Magic of Miracle Place!
Ready Set Play: Fishers, IN HOA Playground!
Customer Stories: Town Hall Park - Ellettsville, IN
Church at the Crossing Rock Playground!
Transform Your Park - Fortville, IN
A Thankful Feast with AAA State of Play
Love Your Playground! (2020)
Giving Back to Others -- Habitat for Humanity (2019)
Happy Hollow Days from AAA State of Play
We're Still Here, Ready When You Are
AAA State of Play - Lunchtime at the Office
AAA State of Play - Meet Eugene
AAA State of Play - Meet Our Design Team
AAA State of Play - Playground "Need to Knows"
AAA State of Play - Richard Russum
AAA State of Play - Faith
AAA State of Play - Laura
AAA State of Play - Anita
AAA State of Play - Morgan
AAA State of Play - Kelly
Who is AAA State of Play?
About Us: AAA State of Play
Installation of a Commercial Shade Structure for a Swing Set
How it Works: Understanding Glide Elbows on Commercial Shade Structures
Rubber Safety Surfacing Installation (2019)
Playground Shipping and Installation (2019)
Winter Work: Winter Playground Installation 2019
Black Rubber Mulch How-To & Tips
Playground Structures Deck Layout
AAA State of Play How To: S Hook Pliers
AAA State of Play How To: D-Shackle
Engineered Wood Fiber Installation
Wind and Snow Loads on Commercial Shade Structures
Playground Shipping and Installation
Delivery of Your Playground
Repair and Re-Top Poured Rubber Surfacing
How to Install 2,000 lb Rubber Mulch Super Sacks
How to Swing on a Swing Set
How to Replace Swing Set Seats and Hardware
How an Outdoor Playground Shade Structure is Installed from Start to Finish
The Full Installation of a Playground Structure: Step by Step
Installation of Poured-In-Place Rubber Surfacing!
Getting Better At Push-Ups!
Race to Get Your Playground Ready! - AAA State of Play
AAA State of Play - Playground Spring Cleaning
Playground Maintenance Plans
How To Repair Poured In Place Rubber Playground Equipment Surfacing
How to Move a Playground
Playground Safety Inspection Checklist | Learn From A CPSI
Backyard Birdwatching: Bird Feed & Seed 101
Identify Backyard Birds With These Fun Apps
Birds of Indiana: Backyard Birdwatching and Beyond
Poured-in-Place Rubber Playground Surfacing 101: An Explanation of Ambering
Common North American Bird Sounds and the Birds That Makes Them | AAA State of Play
Fun Playground Ideas for Fall (2019)
How Playgrounds Can Improve A Community
Best Dog Breeds for Temperament (2019)
Swing Set Benefits (2019)
Why Should We Use Less Plastic? (2019)
An Analysis of the Top 50 Highest-Grossing Animated Films of All Time
AAA State of Play Marvel Infographic
The Importance of Free Play for Healthy Development in Children
The 15 Biggest Toy Fads Ever (AAA State of Play)
Fitness for Every Body: Commercial Grade Outdoor Workout Equipment for Adults
Rubber Mulch | How it's Made
How to Play Pickleball
What is the most popular playground equipment?
Can gym equipment stay outside?
Flow in Sports: Get in the Zone
Best Springtime Outdoor Activities for Kids
History of Play Episode 1: Kindergarten and Early Childhood Learning
The U.S. States with the most (and fewest) Children
The Top 5 Mario Spin-Off Games
Top 5 Summer Activities for Kids
The Impact of the Buddy Bench on Building Communities
An Overview of the Pokémon Game Series Timeline
The 5 Best Amusement Parks in the US
Back to School Nostalgia
The Most Popular Sport in Every Country in the World
The History of Halloween!
10 Fun Activities for Kids this Winter!
Top 10 Best Toys for the 2023 Holiday Season
Top Christmas Gifts of All Time
The Magical World of Colorful Sounds!
Get Ready for Spring: Ultimate Family Prep Guide!
Ways To Use Less Plastic!
Different Types Of Playground Play!
Earth Day History
Fun Things To Do On Field Day!
Top 10 Playground Movie Moments!
Top 10 Largest Playgrounds in the World!
Top 10 Coolest Pools in Indy!
Top 10 Waterparks in the US!
Top 10 Picnic Foods to Bring to The Park
Why You And Your Dog Need a Dog Park
The Most Playful Cities in America!
Indiana’s Amazing Zoos!
Top Halloween Costumes Through The Decade!
A Day At The Pumpkin Patch
The History of Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
Weird Holiday Recipes from Reddit You Have to See!
From start to finish a playground can take up to 9 months to complete. Children’s playground design plans must transform from blueprints to tangible products in your organization’s play area. We hope that by understanding this process more, you can feel empowered in choosing the right products. Watch the videos below to learn more about planning and designing playgrounds.
Get A Head Start: AAA State of Play Designing & Installing Commercial Playgrounds During Covid-19
Inclusive Playgrounds: Wheelchair Accessible Equipment & Site Amenities
Complete Your Outdoor Recreation Space with Park Furniture, Site Amenities & Playground Accessories
Planning a Commercial Playground for your School, Park, Church or Organization - AAA State of Play
5 Genius Ways to Make Playgrounds More Inclusive
Playground Problems: Drainage
Benefits of Rubber Mulch for Playground Safety Surfacing
Playground Safety: What is Critical Fall Height?
Design a Natural Outdoor Playground with Landscaping
Accessibility, ADA Compliance and Inclusivity on the Playground
What supplies do you need for a daycare?
What can I use for playground border?
How do you make a playground Handicap Accessible?
Is it cheaper to build your own playground?
How to Plan a Commercial Playground in Five Steps
Ways to get Funding for a Commercial Playground
What is an all-inclusive playground?
The Benefits of Dog Parks
Designing Natural Parks and Playgrounds
Themed Playgrounds for Imaginative Play
Elevate HOA Community Appeal and Property Value with Playgrounds
Daycare/Early Childhood Playground Equipment
Best Locations to Build Playgrounds
Everything You Need for a Perfect Playground!
The Future of Playgrounds
We offer a variety of commercial-grade playground equipment including outdoor fitness, park furniture, climbers, indoor play spaces and commercial playground structures, like the best-selling Port Angeles. Our products are designed to fit the needs of schools, daycares, churches, parks and anywhere else where kids play. We are constantly driven to enhance the play experience. Learn more about our products by watching the videos below.
Archie's Bunker
Balboa Terrace
Banana Split
Bramble Grove
Brewers' Hill
Buck Gully
Clash of the Trident
Craggy Connection
Cruisin' the Caspian
Esther's Place
Fortress of Activity
Gray's Harbor
Hickory Ridge
Inwood Hills
Lake Powell
Lil' Alfalfa
Maple Bluff
Monkey Bars
Our Top Selling Commercial Playground: The Port Angeles Play System
Rock River
Seaside Manor
Skyline Club
Strawtown Pike
Victory Field
Westwood Pines
Wrath of Calypso
Play Structures from Above - Drone View of 10 Cool Park & Playground Sites
Outdoor Musical Instruments for the Playground - Bongo Drums
Outdoor Musical Instruments for the Playground - Flower Drum
Outdoor Musical Instruments for the Playground - Metallophone
Outdoor Musical Instruments for the Playground - Glockenspiel
Commercial Playground Swing Seats - The Elite Belt Swing Seat
Commercial Playground Swing Seats - The Elite High Back Bucket Seat
AAA Elite High Back Bucket Swing Seat - Two Seat Package
Elite High Back Bucket Swing Seat - Single Seat Package
AAA Two Belt Seat Package
Elite Belt Swing Seat Package
Ball Maze Puzzle Playground Panel
Create an Early Childhood Play Space with Happy Hollow on the Playground!
Machine Gear Panel for School Playground
Finger Maze Playground Panel
Music For Kids - Playground Chime Panel
Percussion on the Playground - AAA State of Play Percussion Panel
Free Play Tic Tac Toe Panel - AAA State of Play
Free Standing Tic Tac Toe Panel - AAA State of Play
Playground 'Plinko' Panel - AAA State of Play
Storefront Playground Panel - AAA State of Play
Port Angeles
Commercial Athletic Bleachers Installation
Playground Merry Go Rounds for Kids
Two Top Khamun
Commercial Playground Spring Riders
Goody Two Slides
Outdoor Furniture for Parks, Schools and Playgrounds
Amazing Playgrounds for Kids
Best Playground Swing Sets
Commercial Playground Slides for Kids
Playground Balance Equipment: Balance Beams, Pebbles and more!
Best Spinners for Playgrounds
Music on the Playground
The Best Playground Climbers: Net Climbers, Rock Climbers and more
Seesaws and Teeter Totters for Kids
Commercial Outdoor Shade Structures for Playgrounds, Pools & More
Natural Playground Equipment: Hillside Slides, Artificial Boulders & More
Playground Games: Funnel Ball, Tether Ball & More
Why should your Commercial Playground have Wear Mats?
What is an ADA Swing? | The Importance of Inclusive Playgrounds
What is the cheapest playground surface?
What makes our swings durable? | Metal vs. Wood Swing Sets
Activity Panels for Sensory and Educational Play
Adult Fitness Equipment | Playgrounds for Adults!
Choosing the Best Playground Safety Surfacing: What You Need to Know!
Playground Climbers for Kids! | Different Types & Benefits
Exploring Sensory Playground Equipment for Kids: Fun and Learning!
Discover the Best Park and Playground Shades for Weather Protection
Endless Fun & Facts of Turn Key Playgrounds!
Park/Playground Outside Furniture & Amenities
Explore Playground Spinners and Merry-Go-Rounds!
The Importance of Physical Education and Gym Equipment
Handicap Accessible Playground Equipment!
We offer a variety of commercial-grade playground equipment including outdoor fitness, park furniture, climbers, indoor play spaces and commercial playground structures, like the best-selling Port Angeles. Our products are designed to fit the needs of schools, daycares, churches, parks and anywhere else where kids play. We are constantly driven to enhance the play experience. Learn more about our products by watching the videos below.
Made in the Shade: Commercial Shade Structures for Parks, Playgrounds, Pools and more!
Our Top Selling Commercial Playground: The Port Angeles Play System
Rubber Safety Surfacing - Holy Cross Lutheran Church (2019)
Swing Sets - Commercial Grade Playground Equipment (2019)
AAA State of Play - New Playground
Juliet goes to the Park - Full Bucket Seat
Park Shelter Product Review for Playgrounds & Parks
Florida Playground Structure
The Joy of Movement - Adaptive Swing Seats at Children's Theraplay in Indianapolis
UPDATE: Abigail Williams and Liberty German Memorial Park Full Playground Installation Drone Footage
Jimmy Nash City Park -Martinsville Indiana
Dog Park Equipment - AAA State of Play
Customer Testimonial: City of Norwood Ohio
Poured-in-Place Rubber Playground Surfacing 101: An Explanation of Ambering
Circus Earn Your Wings
Circus Falls & Fantastic Fails
Big Top Top Ten: Circus Vocab Words
Growing Up Circus: Peru Indiana Amateur Circus
How To Juggle
Peru Amateur Circus: Circus Week
How To Ride a Unicycle
Sensory Gardens on The Playground
Circus Roadshow
Peru Amateur Circus Daring & Dangerous High Wire Act
Peru Amateur Circus: Flying Trapeze Artists Perform Daring Stunts
How To Do Clown Makeup
Circus Freaks
Abby & Libby Memorial Park | Delphi, IN: New Fitness Trail
Outdoor Fitness Equipment for Kids
How To Build An Outdoor Classroom
Most Unusual Playground Locations
Top 5 Coolest Playgrounds in the US!
Science Experiments on the Playgrounds
Customer Stories: Church Camp - Indiana
What Equipment is Needed for a Playground?
Property Management Resources!
Discover the Magic of Miracle Place!
Ready Set Play: Fishers, IN HOA Playground!
Customer Stories: Town Hall Park - Ellettsville, IN
Church at the Crossing Rock Playground!
Transform Your Park - Fortville, IN
We are a family-owned and operated full service playground equipment dealer headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are happy to help you choose, design and install playground equipment to your venue. Check out our videos below to meet our team!
A Thankful Feast with AAA State of Play
Love Your Playground! (2020)
Giving Back to Others -- Habitat for Humanity (2019)
Happy Hollow Days from AAA State of Play
We're Still Here, Ready When You Are
AAA State of Play - Lunchtime at the Office
AAA State of Play - Meet Eugene
AAA State of Play - Meet Our Design Team
AAA State of Play - Playground "Need to Knows"
AAA State of Play - Richard Russum
AAA State of Play - Faith
AAA State of Play - Laura
AAA State of Play - Anita
AAA State of Play - Morgan
AAA State of Play - Kelly
Who is AAA State of Play?
About Us: AAA State of Play
You’ve planned and prepared the area, exchanged ideas with designers and picked the perfect product for your playgrounds’s needs. Now what? These tutorials are full of how-to’s, tips and tricks on the next step: installation. From rubber mulch and shades to D-shackles and s-hook pliers, nothing is too big or small to address. Watch the videos below to learn from our expert play equipment installers.
Installation of a Commercial Shade Structure for a Swing Set
How it Works: Understanding Glide Elbows on Commercial Shade Structures
Rubber Safety Surfacing Installation (2019)
Playground Shipping and Installation (2019)
Winter Work: Winter Playground Installation 2019
Black Rubber Mulch How-To & Tips
Playground Structures Deck Layout
AAA State of Play How To: S Hook Pliers
AAA State of Play How To: D-Shackle
Engineered Wood Fiber Installation
Wind and Snow Loads on Commercial Shade Structures
Playground Shipping and Installation
Delivery of Your Playground
Repair and Re-Top Poured Rubber Surfacing
How to Install 2,000 lb Rubber Mulch Super Sacks
How to Swing on a Swing Set
How to Replace Swing Set Seats and Hardware
How an Outdoor Playground Shade Structure is Installed from Start to Finish
The Full Installation of a Playground Structure: Step by Step
Installation of Poured-In-Place Rubber Surfacing!
Getting Better At Push-Ups!
Many believe that once the play equipment has been purchased and installed, the process is finished. This common misconception can be detrimental to their longevity. The standard wear of playground equipment must be monitored and repaired to prioritize the safety of kids at play. Check out the videos below to learn more about maintaining a safe playground.
Do you have questions not addressed in other pages? Maybe you have concerns about accessibility, inclusiveness, safety standards or getting black to play during Covid-19. We have compiled a variety of educational videos for miscellaneous topics within the playground equipment industry for you. Let us answer your questions in the videos below.
Backyard Birdwatching: Bird Feed & Seed 101
Identify Backyard Birds With These Fun Apps
Birds of Indiana: Backyard Birdwatching and Beyond
Poured-in-Place Rubber Playground Surfacing 101: An Explanation of Ambering
Common North American Bird Sounds and the Birds That Makes Them | AAA State of Play
Fun Playground Ideas for Fall (2019)
How Playgrounds Can Improve A Community
Best Dog Breeds for Temperament (2019)
Swing Set Benefits (2019)
Why Should We Use Less Plastic? (2019)
An Analysis of the Top 50 Highest-Grossing Animated Films of All Time
AAA State of Play Marvel Infographic
The Importance of Free Play for Healthy Development in Children
The 15 Biggest Toy Fads Ever (AAA State of Play)
Fitness for Every Body: Commercial Grade Outdoor Workout Equipment for Adults
Rubber Mulch | How it's Made
How to Play Pickleball
What is the most popular playground equipment?
Can gym equipment stay outside?
Flow in Sports: Get in the Zone
Best Springtime Outdoor Activities for Kids
History of Play Episode 1: Kindergarten and Early Childhood Learning
The U.S. States with the most (and fewest) Children
The Top 5 Mario Spin-Off Games
Top 5 Summer Activities for Kids
The Impact of the Buddy Bench on Building Communities
An Overview of the Pokémon Game Series Timeline
The 5 Best Amusement Parks in the US
Back to School Nostalgia
The Most Popular Sport in Every Country in the World
The History of Halloween!
10 Fun Activities for Kids this Winter!
Top 10 Best Toys for the 2023 Holiday Season
Top Christmas Gifts of All Time
The Magical World of Colorful Sounds!
Get Ready for Spring: Ultimate Family Prep Guide!
Ways To Use Less Plastic!
Different Types Of Playground Play!
Earth Day History
Fun Things To Do On Field Day!
Top 10 Playground Movie Moments!
Top 10 Largest Playgrounds in the World!
Top 10 Coolest Pools in Indy!
Top 10 Waterparks in the US!
Top 10 Picnic Foods to Bring to The Park
Why You And Your Dog Need a Dog Park
The Most Playful Cities in America!
Indiana’s Amazing Zoos!
Top Halloween Costumes Through The Decade!
A Day At The Pumpkin Patch
The History of Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
Weird Holiday Recipes from Reddit You Have to See!