Outdoor Game Tables for Parks & Recreation Departments

Equip your parks with permanent game tables that activate public spaces, require zero maintenance, and last decades. Stone Age Concrete Games creates vandal-proof, weatherproof amenities trusted by parks and recreation departments nationwide—from neighborhood pocket parks to high-traffic regional facilities.

Why Parks & Recreation Departments Choose Stone Age

Built for Public Use: Engineered to withstand constant play, weather extremes, and vandalism attempts. No moving parts to break, no components to steal, no annual replacement budgets.

Zero Maintenance Costs: Concrete construction eliminates rust, warping, and equipment failure. Your crews wipe down tables once a year—that's it. No nets to replace, no storage required, no ongoing operational costs.

Activates Underused Spaces: Turn empty grass areas into community gathering spots. Game tables bring families, teens, and seniors to parks for active recreation instead of passive use.

Grant-Friendly: Permanent infrastructure with 20-30+ year lifespans qualifies for capital improvement grants. One installation serves multiple generations of park users.

Most Popular for Parks & Recreation: Table Tennis

Ping pong tables are the #1 choice for public parks. They appeal to all ages, require no athletic ability to start, and create instant social connections. Tables weigh 2,400 lbs and bolt down permanently—no theft risk, no storage needs.

Neighborhood parks typically install 2 ping pong tables as their foundation amenity. Regional parks with high traffic often add 4-6 tables to accommodate tournament play and prevent wait times. Pocket parks start with a single table that becomes the neighborhood gathering point.

San Francisco U.N. Plaza Case Study: San Francisco's renovated United Nations Plaza received a 2024 Award of Excellence from the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS). As part of the plaza's revitalization, permanent concrete ping pong and foosball tables turned a once-troubled area into a hub of safe, active recreation.

Regional Parks: Complete Game Zones

High-traffic regional parks benefit from multiple game types that appeal to different user groups. A complete game zone keeps families at your park longer and creates destination appeal.

Popular regional park combinations:

• 4-6 ping pong tables for tournament-style play

• 4-6 sets of cornhole boards (family-friendly, accessible to all abilities)

• 2 foosball tables for competitive team play

• Chess and backgammon tables for quieter game areas

• Round 4-Way ping pong table (360° play, unique attraction)

• Shuffleboard courts for senior programs

San Antonio Yanaguana Garden Case Study: In the heart of downtown San Antonio, Hemisfair Park's Yanaguana Garden has become one of the nation's most celebrated urban play gardens. Stone Age installed a full suite of games—ping pong, foosball, chess, and cornhole—featuring translucent Mardi Gras glass tile boards. The result is a vibrant community space where play, history, and art come together in perfect harmony.

Neighborhood Parks: Core Amenity Packages

Neighborhood parks serve surrounding residential areas with amenities that bring people together without overwhelming smaller spaces.

Typical neighborhood park setup:

• 2 ping pong tables (allows simultaneous play, reduces wait times)

• 2-4 sets of cornhole boards (family groups, casual play)

• 1-2 chess/backgammon tables (quiet zones, doubles as seating)

This combination serves multi-generational users, activates the park throughout the day, and requires zero ongoing maintenance from your facilities team.

Roseburg Eagles Park Case Study: Stone Age Concrete Games of Roseburg built and installed a 2,400-pound concrete ping pong table and two concrete cornhole boards weighing 400 pounds each in Eagles Park. The nonprofit-supported donation strategically placed game tables in the downtown park to increase active use and create natural gathering spots for families.

Pocket Parks: Space-Efficient Solutions

Small urban parks and pocket parks need amenities that maximize limited space while delivering real community value.

Space-efficient pocket park packages:

• 1 ping pong table (core attraction, multi-generational appeal)

• 1-2 sets of cornhole boards (compact footprint, easy to learn)

• Optional: 1 chess/backgammon table (doubles as bench seating)

These installations transform unused grass patches or parking lot corners into active community spaces without dominating your limited square footage.

Popular Game Options by User Appeal

Universal Appeal (All Ages):

• Table Tennis—competitive play, easy to learn, high activity level

• Cornhole—accessible to all abilities, family-friendly, tournament-ready

• Connect 4—kids love it, adults play with children, visual appeal

Active Recreation (Teens & Adults):

• Foosball—competitive team play, skill-based, social

• Box Hockey—unique offering, active play, tournament potential

• Ladder Ball—outdoor favorite, easy to learn, group play

Quiet Zones (Seniors & Strategic Play):

• Chess & Backgammon—classic games, doubles as seating, conversation areas

• Shuffleboard—senior program favorite, low-impact, social

Signature Attractions:

• Round 4-Way Table Tennis—360° play, unique design, Instagram appeal

Custom Designs Tell Your Park's Story

Our tables can be customized to reflect your park's history and character. Custom steel nets can feature local symbols, wildlife, or historic imagery that makes each installation unique to your community.

El Paso Plaza Case Study: El Paso's iconic downtown plaza blends sculptural art and social play. The plaza has a rich heritage and historically had a live alligator area. In the recent rebuild, the alligators were commemorated in sculpture and in our ping pong table nets. The layered concrete used throughout the plaza is a great architectural touch, along with several chess tables and concrete ping pong tables that bring the park to life when the community plays.

Built for Public Parks: Vandal-Proof by Design

Public parks face challenges private properties don't. Our tables are engineered specifically for unsupervised public use.

Theft-Proof: Tables weigh 400-2,400 lbs and bolt to concrete foundations. No components to steal, no nets to cut, no removable parts.

Vandalism-Resistant: Solid concrete construction withstands impact, graffiti wipes off, no moving parts to break. Parks departments report tables lasting 20-30+ years in high-vandalism areas.

Weather-Proof: Rated for all climates—desert heat, coastal humidity, mountain snow, urban pollution. No rust, no warping, no seasonal storage required.

ADA Considerations: Cornhole boards and table games meet accessibility guidelines. Chess, backgammon, and strategy tables accommodate wheelchair users naturally.

Total Cost of Ownership: Permanent vs. Portable

Parks departments comparing options need to calculate true 10-year costs, not just purchase price. Many por

Portable Tables (Typical Lifecycle):

• Year 1-3: Purchase price 1,500-3500

• Year 2-4: Net replacement, rust treatment, storage costs

• Year 2-3: Theft or weather damage requires full replacement

• Repeat cycle 2-5 times over 10 years

• Total 10-year cost: $8,000-14,000 per table (including staff time, storage, replacements)

Stone Age Permanent Tables:

• One-time installation: $2,500-8,000

• Zero maintenance costs for 20-30+ years

• No storage, no theft replacement, no staff time

• Total 10-year cost: Initial purchase price only

The cost savings fund additional amenities or offset budget constraints in other park areas.

Grant Applications & Capital Improvement Budgets

Permanent infrastructure qualifies for funding sources that exclude temporary equipment.

Grant-Friendly Features:

• 20-30+ year lifespan qualifies as capital improvement

• Serves multi-generational users (broad community benefit)

• Activates underused park space (demonstrates need)

• Zero ongoing maintenance (sustainable investment)

• Accessible options available (ADA compliance)

We provide spec sheets, installation details, and product documentation parks departments need for grant applications and capital improvement proposals.

Installation & Specifications

Installation is straightforward for parks maintenance crews or contracted concrete teams.

Process:

1. We provide foundation specs and bolt-down diagrams

2. Your crew (or contractor) pours concrete pad to spec

3. Tables arrive ready to bolt down

4. Typical installation: 1-2 hours per table

Planning Considerations:

• Plan installation surface, concrete, existing surfacing such as blacktop or concrete, compacted decomposed granite etc. 

• Spacing: 10-15 feet between ping pong tables for comfortable play

• Shade: Tables perform well with partial shade (trees, shade structures)

• Wind ping pong tables preform best in low wind environments. Most areas will work but avoid high wind areas.

We work with parks departments nationwide on site planning, spacing, and optimal placement for activation and safety.

Ready to Activate Your Parks?

We've worked with parks and recreation departments from San Antonio to San Francisco, installing game tables that serve communities for decades. Custom quotes typically turn around in 48 hours.

Most Popular Parks & Recreation Packages:

• Pocket Park: 1 ping pong table + 1-2 sets cornhole boards

• Neighborhood Park: 2 ping pong tables + 2-4 sets cornhole + chess table

• Regional Park: 4-6 ping pong + 4-6 cornhole + foosball + specialty games

Contact us for pricing, grant application support materials, installation specifications, and site planning assistance.