Lem James The State of the Industry Going Into 2026 2026 State of the Industry: Why Permanent Play Is Becoming Essential Concrete Games as the Modern Campfire Long before cities, zoning codes, or recreation departments, people gathered around a fire. T... Jan 6, 2026 Our blog
Stone Age What Are the Top Park and Recreation Game Ideas? Choosing the right park and recreation game ideas can transform any public space from a simple place to sit into a destination where people gather, compete, laugh, unwind, and build memories. Parks an... Dec 30, 2025 Our blog
Stone Age How Does Outdoor Play Build Stronger Communities? When people talk about strengthening neighborhoods, they often jump to big ideas like city planning or large-scale community programs. Yet one of the most effective tools for creating real connections... Dec 30, 2025 Our blog
Lem James Fine Homes and Estates Concrete Games Permanent Play for Places Meant to Be Remembered Permance has always been about more than finishes. It’s about how a place is lived in. Across the country — and increasingly around the world — we’ve b... Dec 25, 2025 Our blog
Lem James CONCRETE VS WOOD VS PLASTIC VS STEEL: CHOOSING THE BEST PERMANENT OUTDOOR CORNHOLE BOARDS Cornhole is one of the most approachable and universally loved outdoor games. It crosses age groups, skill levels, and social boundaries, which is why it has become a staple in parks, schools, resorts... Dec 15, 2025 Our blog
Lem James Concrete vs Aluminum vs Steel vs Wood: Choosing the Best Outdoor Ping Pong Table Outdoor ping pong tables live very different lives depending on where they are placed. Some are moved seasonally. Some are tucked under patios. Others are bolted into the ground, expected to endure de... Dec 13, 2025 Our blog
Lem James The Micro-Placemakers: How Small Concrete Games Create Big Community Moments Intergenerational Play, Pocket Park Activations, and the Rise of Outdoor Community Centers Public spaces don’t come alive because they’re large. They come alive because they’re loved. A bench can invi... Dec 10, 2025 Our blog
Lem James Placemaking With Play: How Concrete Games Turn Public Spaces Into Thriving Community Hubs A research-backed guide for cities, landscape architects, parks & recreation, multifamily communities, schools, and placemaking professionals Public spaces succeed for one reason: people want to be th... Dec 4, 2025 Our blog
Lem James The Ultimate Guide to Concrete Outdoor Foosball Tables Built for Parks, Schools, Apartments, HOAs, Resorts the Modern Outdoor World Foosball has a way of turning strangers into teammates and quiet spaces into lively ones. Everyone knows the sound — that c... Nov 30, 2025 Our blog
Lem James The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Concrete Cornhole Boards Permanent Play for Parks, Apartments, Resorts & Public Spaces Cornhole has followed me across America — from backyard cookouts in Oregon to late-night tournaments at campgrounds, to hotel pool decks i... Nov 26, 2025 Our blog
Lem James The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Ping Pong Tables Ping pong has followed me through every season of life — from scrappy basement games in Portland to late-night tournaments in Seattle youth rooms, to rooftop rallies, BBQ joint challenges, airplane-ha... Nov 24, 2025 Our Blog
Stone Age How Do You Design an Outdoor Concrete Chess Table? Outdoor chess table design blends art, engineering, and a bit of strategy, the same kind of planning that wins chess games. Whether you’re creating a small corner for friendly matches in a city park o... Nov 20, 2025 Our blog