Built for Wonder. Rooted in Nature.

At CK Nature Play, our school playground builder creates safe, engaging play areas for preschools, daycares, and schools throughout California, offering both outdoor and indoor playground solutions for growing children.

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CSLB Licensed

Contractor Lic. #1067489

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40+ Years

Division of CK Landscape

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CPSI Certified

Playground Safety Inspector on Staff

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Bay Area & Northern CA

Dedicated Nature Play Specialists

School Playground Builder California

CK Nature Play creates playground environments that allow children to explore, learn, and play in a safe outdoor setting.

We collaborate with schools, preschool programs, and daycare centers in California to design environments that encourage physical activity and social interaction.

We design playgrounds with climbing structures, balance features, sensory play elements, and shaded gathering areas. We create spaces that keep children engaged during outdoor learning and play activities.

Safety is still an important consideration in every project we complete. We use long-lasting materials, proper surfacing, and layouts designed for daily use by active children in school environments.

Our team also creates inclusive play areas for children of all ages and abilities. We assist schools and daycare facilities in creating outdoor spaces that are welcoming, functional, and enjoyable for students on a daily basis. 

Three children playing on a wooden playground structure outdoors, surrounded by a black metal fence, with apartment buildings in the background.
Decorative outdoor wall featuring stacked firewood held behind wire fencing with wooden framed hexagon and square-shaped shelves.
Four children playing on a large wooden playground structure in a park, with modern residential buildings in the background.
Outdoor playground area with wooden play structures on a corkeen surface, enclosed by a wooden fence and surrounded by houses and trees under a clear blue sky.
Two workers cutting tree logs with handheld power saws constructing a natural playground, some logs are stacked upright and others lay flat on the ground.

Building Strong Play Spaces Together With Families

CK Nature Play is first and foremost a construction and installation firm — a dedicated division of CK Landscape, the company Gary Cartwright founded over 40 years ago and that his son Alex has grown up in, worked in, and now carries forward.

We build structural timber elements, boulder groupings, engineered surfacing systems, water play features, outdoor learning environments, and ADA-accessible site features. We understand soils, foundations, drainage, anchoring, and durability — and we build environments that last.

Alex Cartwright, CEO of CK Nature Play, smiling, wearing a white polo shirt with a logo, outdoors on grass

Alex is personally involved in every CK Nature Play project — from initial site review through post-installation inspection.

Alex Cartwright — Founder, CK Nature Play

Children's outdoor playground with tree logs for seating, chalkboards with drawings, and sandbox toys.
A young child wearing a teal shirt and strawberry-patterned pajama pants is climbing over a large wooden log at an indoor play area with wooden structures and a black and wood-framed window in the background.
Two children with blurred faces playing with chalk on ground outside, behind a wooden fence with chalkboard signs, one with a colorful drawing of a flower and sun.

CK Nature Play works with schools, preschools, and daycare facilities to improve their outdoor play areas. Throughout California, we assist in the design of playgrounds that are appropriate for various property sizes, age groups, and learning environments.

Our team can help with playground design, installation, surfacing, and outdoor play features intended for everyday use. Contact us today to discuss your school playground project and create a safe outdoor space for kids to play, learn, and grow.

Contact Our California School Playground Contractors

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Wooden blocks casting shadows on a corkeen surface with a green tree, cars, and buildings in the background.
Close-up of a textured surface made of small, irregularly shaped, brown granules that make up the safe sustainable material Corkeen.

FAQ’s About Our School Playground Construction Services

What services does CK Nature Play offer?

At CK Nature Play, we provide playground design, installation, safety surfacing, and outdoor play solutions to schools, preschools, and daycare centers in California. Our team creates engaging outdoor environments to keep children active, creative, and connected through play. 

Do you build playgrounds for preschool and daycare centers?

Yes, our school playground contractors create safe and age-appropriate playgrounds for preschool and daycare centers. We design outdoor spaces with interactive features, sensory play sections, and long-lasting equipment suitable for younger children and daily use. 

What materials do you use for school playground construction?

At CK Nature Play, we use durable playground materials, natural design elements, high-quality safety surfacing, and dependable outdoor equipment built to last. We design playgrounds to withstand active school environments while keeping them safe and attractive.

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Handcrafted. Site-Specific. Rooted in Nature.

Serving the Bay Area and Northern California

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Let's Build Something That Matters.

A line of wooden tree stump stools and slices arranged outdoors on a sandy and textured surface, with a building wall and shadows in the background.

If you're developing a park, school campus, or civic space and seeking an experienced natural play construction partner, we welcome the opportunity to collaborate.

A backyard with trees, a wooden deck with stumps, and various fenced play areas, shaded by large green trees on a sunny day with a blue sky.
An outdoor play area with tree stump seating, large wooden posts, a sandbox, and a chalkboard wall, with children and adults present.
An outdoor pet or play area with a wooden structure, various toys, plants, and a sandbox. The ground is covered with wood chips, and the space is enclosed by wooden fencing.
A playground with wood and rope climbing structures, a shaded canopy, trees, and a chain-link fence under a clear blue sky.