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 in Arizona, to apartment courtyards in Atlanta where the sound of beanbags hitting the board echoes between buildings like a call to gather.
It’s a simple game.
It’s a social game.
It’s a “you can’t walk by without tossing one bag” kind of game.
But here’s what most people don’t realize:
Cornhole doesn’t have to be temporary.
It doesn’t have to rot, warp, blow away, disappear, or get stored in a maintenance closet because someone left it in the rain.
Cornhole can be permanent.
Architectural.
Beautiful.
A real outdoor amenity — not an afterthought.
Upon these tablets of play
**X. Thou shalt measure thy success in laughter, In community, and in centuries —**
for the concrete boards shall outlast thee, thy children, and perhaps…
the next three civilizations.
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This guide is the complete handbook for landscape architects, park planners, multifamily developers, HOAs, resorts, campgrounds, schools, and public-space designers who want the best outdoor cornhole boards that will last not just for years… but for generations.
Let’s get into it.
1. Why Outdoor Concrete Cornhole Belongs in Every Modern Public Space
Put a pair of cornhole boards anywhere — a patio, a park, a courtyard — and the same thing always happens:
People show up.
They toss a bag.
They call their friend over.
They challenge a stranger.
They laugh, they cheer, they talk, they linger.
Cornhole activates space.
It’s one of the rare amenities that:
- Works for all ages
- Requires no training
- Encourages small crowds and social mixing
- Fits in tight footprints
- Brings energy to places where people already want to gather
- Creates instant “park life” without maintenance headaches
This is why you see it at:
- Apartments and multifamily communities
- Breweries and restaurants
- Parks and waterfronts
- Resorts and pool decks
- Campgrounds
- Corporate campuses
- College quads
But one thing matters more than placement:
Choosing the right material.
And for permanent outdoor cornhole, nothing compares to concrete.
2. Why Concrete is the Gold Standard for Outdoor Cornhole
After we started manufacturing Concrete Ping Pong Tables a good friend Vern Nelson suggested that we try making Cornhole! I wasn’t familiar with the game so he brought a set of boards over and taught me the game. Since then I’ve played Cornhole for the better part of two decades and installed thousands of permanent cornhole sets in public parks, schools, apartments, restaurants, resorts and backyards.
Concrete fixes every outdoor problem.
Concrete advantages:
- Weatherproof in all climates
- Vandal-resistant (a.k.a. “teenager-proof”)
- Too heavy to steal
- Bolted for security
- Zero maintenance
- Permanently level and true
- Architecturally beautiful
- Built for decades of public use
Wood warps.
Plastic cracks.
Portable boards disappear
Portable boards in public use spaces get abused and broken over and over again
Composite fades and bends.
Concrete endures.
When you want an amenity that looks great 365 days a year — and still looks great after 20 years — concrete is the only real option.
That’s why Stone Age started with concrete, and it’s why we’ve watched concrete cornhole become one of the most in-demand outdoor games for parks, apartments, resorts, and food-and-beverage spaces nationwide.
3. Standard Concrete Cornhole Boards
Classic cornhole feel — engineered for permanent outdoor play
Standard Concrete Cornhole
If you took your favorite wooden cornhole board… crossed it with a freeway bridge…
…and made it beautiful… You’d get the Stone Age Standard Concrete Cornhole Board.
Standout Features
- Formed with diamond-plate steel, which leaves a signature textured pattern in the concrete
- Classic board geometry for familiar play
- Reinforced for long-term durability
- Flat, polished, permanent playing surface
- Optional integral color concrete
- Can be bolted down in high-traffic areas
- Timeless design that fits any outdoor architecture
Best for
- Parks
- Apartments & multifamily
- Breweries / restaurants
- Hotel patios
- Campgrounds
- Corporate campuses
- Schools & recreation centers
- Resorts
Why people choose the Standard Concrete Cornhole Board
- Zero maintenance
- Immune to weather
- Stays level
- Never needs replacing
- Looks great in modern, traditional, and industrial environments
- Can be custom-branded for identity, pride, or sponsorship
These boards are the backbone of cornhole in public outdoor spaces.
4. Cantilever Concrete Cornhole Boards
Modern. Sculptural. “Floating.” Built for signature spaces.
Cantilever Concrete Cornhole Board
It looks like it’s floating.
It is a design statement
The Cantilever Concrete Cornhole Board is the one that makes people stop and stare.
It looks like it’s floating.
It is a design statement.
It looks like something out of a modern sculpture park.
But the reality?
It’s anchored, grounded, reinforced, and comes with bolt-down brackets for heavy public use.
Features
- Sleek architectural form
- Hidden support structure for a floating appearance
- Integral color options
- Perfect for paired installations
- Polished concrete finish
- Built to withstand high volume play
Best for
- Rooftops
- Resorts
- Apartment courtyards
- Hotel pool decks
- Landscaped plazas
- High-end commercial spaces
Why designers choose the Cantilever Board
It’s functional art.
Instagrammable.
Place-making.
Modern.
But still a serious, durable cornhole board.
When landscape architects need a “wow” piece, they start here.
5. Three-Hole Bean Bag Toss: The Expansion Pack for Public Play
Using the same footprint and construction as the Standard Concrete Cornhole Board, the Three-Hole Bean Bag Toss adds a new dimension to outdoor play.
Three Hole Bean Bag Toss
In parks, apartments, and family-friendly venues, the Three-Hole game acts like a playful anchor — a way to make the cornhole zone more dynamic, colorful, and welcoming.
It isn’t just an add-on — it transforms the entire cornhole area.
Why designers love adding it
- Increases game variety
- Encourages casual play
- Great for kids and families
- Keeps players rotating
- Creates a visually interesting recreational zone
- Works perfectly beside standard cornhole boards
6. Color Options & Graphics
Branding, identity, and architectural integration
Concrete color and artwork turn a game board into place identity.
Available Colors
- Standard concrete grey
- Black pigment
- Red pigment
- Green pigment
- Brown pigment
- Architectural white concrete
Graphics & Branding
We regularly add:
- Apartment community branding
- Restaurant logos
- Park identity
- Sponsorship markings
- School colors
- Custom graphics
- Business advertising
Some cities have even received free boards because a local business sponsored the area — turning cornhole into a low-cost, permanent revenue-neutral amenity.
7. Placement: How to Position Outdoor Cornhole Boards Like a Pro
Good placement can turn a forgotten space into the best part of the property.
Ideal placements
- Near picnic tables, benches, or seating
- Adjacent to walking paths
- Visible from clubhouse or staff areas
- On flat, non-shifting surfaces
- Near shade or wind-buffered zones
- Next to fire pits, grills, or pool areas
Creative placements
- Rooftops
- Courtyards
- Pocket parks
- Riverwalks
- Apartment breezeways
- Brewery patios
- Campgrounds
- Corporate campuses
Avoid
- Steep slopes
- Loose gravel pads
- Isolated corners
- High-wind funnels
- Areas with poor visibility or lighting
Thoughtful placement makes the difference between “something people walk past” and “a magnet for fun.”
8. What Outdoor Concrete Cornhole Does for Community
Cornhole is one of the most universal games on the planet.
It pulls in:
- Kids
- Parents
- Teens
- Seniors
- Tourists
- Friends & coworkers
- Apartment residents
- Guests at hotels and resorts
It’s competitive without being intimidating.
Simple without being boring.
Infinitely complex! Good players use strategy, skill and consistency to win.
Social without requiring a team or equipment.
Outdoor cornhole is one of the most reliable community-builders in modern placemaking — and concrete makes it truly permanent.
9. How to Choose the Best Concrete Cornhole Boards for Your Project
A quick guide:
For Parks & Schools
Standard Concrete Cornhole Board
Bulletproof durability, great play, long-term reliability.
For Apartments & Multifamily
Cantilever or Standard + Graphics Package
Brand it, beautify it, make it a signature amenity.
For Resorts & Hotels
Cantilever Boards in Color
Architectural, modern, photogenic, unforgettable.
For Campgrounds, RV Parks, Youth Areas
Standard Boards + Three-Hole Toss
High fun factor, zero maintenance, keeps groups moving.
For High-Traffic Public Spaces
Bolt-Down Standard Boards
Permanent, stable, vandal-proof.
10. The Stone Age Philosophy: Built for Play, Built for Life
We build concrete games because we love to play. We love to spread play and make it permanent!
We’ve seen cornhole turn quiet patios into lively gathering places.
We’ve watched apartment residents meet their neighbors over beanbag tosses.
We’ve seen restaurants add boards and suddenly double the time guests stay — and double their revenue.
We’ve seen parks turn into community hot spots with the simple addition of a pair of concrete boards.
Our philosophy is simple:
Build outdoor games that last for decades.
Build spaces that invite laughter.
Build play into the architecture of everyday life.
That’s what concrete does.
That’s what cornhole does.
That’s what Stone Age does.
11. Conclusion: Concrete Cornhole Is More Than a Game — It’s a Gathering Place
The best outdoor cornhole board isn’t just weatherproof.
It isn’t just vandal-resistant.
It isn’t just beautiful.
It creates a place where people want to be.
A place where friends gather.
A place where neighbors meet.
A place where strangers become rivals and then friends.
A place filled with laughter, competition, and community.
Concrete lasts.
Play endures.
Cornhole brings people together.
Stone Age Cornhole Boards that do all three.