Landscape Structures

Landscape Structures is a commercial playground equipment manufacturer. The company describes itself as employee-owned (ESOP) and states that its mission is enhancing children's lives through play while honoring the environment. Its product range includes commercial playgrounds organized by age and style, freestanding equipment, play structure components, and divisions for water play (Aquatix®) and shade structures (SkyWays®). The company's history page traces its origins to 1966, when Steve King began developing the Continuous Play concept while studying at Iowa State. Barb King is identified as Cofounder Emeritus.

Landscape Structures traces its origins to 1966, when Steve King began developing the Continuous Play concept while studying at Iowa State. The company describes itself as having been enhancing children's lives through play for more than 50 years. In 1998, it became the first commercial playground equipment manufacturer in North America to be ISO 14001 certified for environmental stewardship. In 2008, it received the Tekne Green Award for its commitment to sustainability. In 2025, Karlye Emerson was named President & CEO, and the company was named to the first-ever Forbes Accessibility 100 List.

Commercial playground equipment manufacturer emphasizing inclusive play, sustainability, and employee ownership.

• PlayBooster®

  A commercial playground design.

• Evos®

  A patented play system.

• Weevos®

  A patented play system.

• Permalene® panels

  Recycled panels.

• Aquatix®

  Water play division for commercial splash pads and water spray parks.

• SkyWays®

  Shade division for commercial shade structures for playgrounds and recreational areas.

• Volo®

  A member of the Smart Play® family.

• Volo Aire®

  A Smart Play® innovation bringing inclusive play and multi-activity net play to towering heights.

• LSI Flexx® Swing

  A multi-user net-based swing.

• Forma®

  A modern, sculptural take on traditional playgrounds.

1. 1Playground Equipment and Designs - Landscape Structuresplaylsi.com
2. 2The History of Landscape Structures and Continuous Playplaylsi.com
3. 3Sustainability – environmental stewardship – protectionplaylsi.com
4. 4Our Company, Mission, Responsibility - Landscape Structuresplaylsi.com