New Jersey Commercial Playground Equipment

Ben Shaffer Recreation has been providing commercial playground equipment to New Jersey residents for over 100 years. For more than a century, schools, daycares, and parks throughout New Jersey have trusted Ben Shaffer Recreation for their playground needs. Our play spaces are found throughout the Garden State, including Westfield, Merchantville, Augusta, Edison, Trenton, and Paterson. No matter where you live in New Jersey, we are your local commercial playground partner. We are committed to providing top quality products from the best playground manufacturers in the industry.

New Jersey’s Commercial Playground Experts

We are a proud distributor of BCI Burke products, a leader in commercial playground, park, and recreation equipment. Let’s bring Play That Moves You to your New Jersey community!

Playground Planning & Design

Our New Jersey recreational specialists will help bring your commercial playground concept to reality. We’ll start with a free site visit and then work with you closely, taking into account your design, budget, and age requirements, to begin planning a perfect play space for your needs.

Playground Installation & Construction

With over 100 years of experience in the playground and recreation industry, Ben Shaffer Recreation is your trusted partner for commercial playgrounds in New Jersey. Our dedicated team will manage the entire installation from start to finish, with an eye on quality and safety. Whether your project involves demolition and grading, playground installation, site amenities, or safety surfacing, the Ben Shaffer Recreation team will get the job done.

Visit One of Our New Jersey Playgrounds!

Mindowaskin Park in Westfield is one of our favorite playground installations in New Jersey. This inclusive playground was completely refurbished in 2018 to commemorate the park’s 100th anniversary and features fully accessible playground equipment for children of all abilities to enjoy. The play space at Mindowaskin Park features a variety of fun activities to stimulate young bodies and minds, including outdoor musical instruments, climbing structures, balance stations, and swings. The park is a haven for families, with a gazebo, memorial trees and gardens, and a tranquil pond. It’s a beautiful place to explore year-round, so join the fun and plan a visit to Mindowaskin Park!

New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Options

Planning a commercial playground for a New Jersey school, municipality, or public park? Understanding your purchasing options can help simplify the process and move your project forward.

Ben Shaffer Recreation helps New Jersey organizations explore commercial playground equipment, design, installation, and available cooperative purchasing options.

New Jersey purchasing programs include:

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ)
Bergen County Cooperative Purchasing Program
NJSTART, New Jersey's State Purchasing System
Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council

Whether you're replacing an existing playground or planning a new recreation space, our team can help you explore equipment and purchasing options that fit your organization's needs.

View New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Options

Can New Jersey Schools and Municipalities Purchase Playground Equipment Through Cooperative Contracts?

Eligible New Jersey schools, municipalities, and public agencies may be able to purchase commercial playground equipment through cooperative or state purchasing contracts. Ben Shaffer Recreation can help you explore relevant options for your project. Contract availability and eligibility should be confirmed before purchasing.