Lem James Creating Novel Community Spaces from Everyday Places Every city planner, school principal, or resort manager knows the value of a lively gathering spot. But not every project has the budget or staff to build a full community center. The good news? You d... Sep 20, 2025
Lem James Concrete Games as Living Memorials: Joyful Tributes That Last for Generations When we think of memorials , we often picture benches, plaques, or statues. While those are meaningful, they’re also passive. At Stone Age Concrete Games, we’ve seen families and communities create so... Sep 11, 2025
Lem James From Parks to Apartments: How Concrete Cornhole Boards Are Becoming the Centerpiece of Community Spaces Introduction – From Backyard Game to Community Anchor Cornhole has always had humble roots. For decades it’s been the backyard barbecue classic, the game that shows up at tailgates, neighborhood cooko... Sep 10, 2025
Lem James Public Space Design Trends 2025 A New Era for Parks and Public Spaces Public space design in 2025 is about more than aesthetics. It’s about activation, turning underused or overlooked areas into vibrant centers of community life. Th... Sep 8, 2025
Lem James What are the Best Outdoor Games for Schools? What Are the Best Outdoor Games for Schools? Schools are more than just classrooms—they are communities. Outdoor games bring joy, movement, and connection to those communities. The best outdoor games ... Sep 6, 2025
Lem James Why Parks and Resorts Love Concrete Shuffleboard Tables Why Parks and Resorts Love Concrete Shuffleboard Tables Shuffleboard has long been a game associated with leisure, precision, and friendly rivalry. Parks and resorts that invest in outdoor shuffleboar... Aug 27, 2025
Lem James The Joy of Play: Why Concrete Foosball Tables Belong in Every Community Concrete Foosball Tables! Foosball is one of those games that effortlessly brings people together. Whether you first experienced it in a college dorm, a community recreation center, or a friend’s base... Aug 22, 2025
Lem James Checkmate in the Park: How Public Chess Tables Create Community Magic Concrete chess tables aren’t just a place to playthey are a public park powerhouse. Whether tucked into a busy city plaza or shaded by trees in a quiet neighborhood green, these durable, all-weather g... Aug 12, 2025
Lem James Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions Redefining Public Park Spaces to Include the Public Again Public parks have always been intended as spaces of relaxation, recreation, and community. But in rec... Community making Park Improvement Jul 21, 2025
Lem James How Do You Design An Outdoor Concrete Ping Pong Play Area? How Should You Design an Outdoor Concrete Ping Pong Table Play Area? Designing an engaging, durable, and safe outdoor ping pong space takes more than just dropping a table on a slab. Whether you're wo... Community making Designing Concrete Games Play Areas Jul 14, 2025
Lem James Ping Pong Pandemonium at Ford's Pond: A Table Tennis Triumph! Kendra Pettengill Last Saturday, I took my usual stroll around the lake at Ford's Pond Park, soaking in the fresh air and the satisfaction of a good walk. But the real highlight? Stumbling upon a full... Community making Park Improvement Jul 7, 2025
Lem James Shifting the Narrative of Public Play At Stone Age Concrete Games we are working to shift the narrative around play, concrete and public outdoor spaces. Stone Age believes that play does not end after high school! All of our games transce... Community making Concrete Games Jul 7, 2025 Our blog