People of all ages yearn for the outdoors, due in part to the pandemic that kept everyone indoors and secluded. Craving for fresh air and open space, locales like campgrounds, parks, community centers, and other gathering places saw a huge spike in visitors during COVID.
According to the 2022 KOA North America Camping Report, campgrounds achieved record-setting occupancy during the COVID-19 outbreak, and glamping and RVs became more popular than ever. As of 2021, seven in 10 households identify themselves as at least occasional campers or glampers, which equates to almost 94 million people. Today, these trends are still continuing as even more leisure travelers opt for the outdoors.
At home, people desire nearby recreational amenities and parks. In the 2021 National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Engagement with Parks Report, four in five adults said they look for high-quality parks and recreation within close proximity when choosing a place to live. Why? Because parks provide a refuge for people. Nearly 50% of those surveyed visit parks to spend time with family or friends, 45% frequent them to take a break from day-to-day stress, and 43% use the outdoor space for physical activities and exercise.
It's clear that spending time outdoors is essential to Americans. As such, parks and outdoor spaces at campgrounds, RV parks, universities, and community centers can draw more visitors and repeat guests when they include a range of outside amenities. Tables, benches, and play equipment are a nice start, but if you really want to bring people together, consider offering outdoor games that provide hours of enjoyment for people of all ages.
At Park Tables, we carry a host of commercial-grade park amenity games built specifically for outdoor use. Our quality-built boards, tables, and games include both permanent and movable structures to fit your space and needs. Take a look at these timeless games that have been revamped for your outdoor venue:
Regulation-size Recreational Games
Let the competition begin! Our choice of regulation-size games are a popular draw for adults – regardless if they are recreational players or serious competitors.
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Cornhole: Our American Cornhole Association (ACA) regulation cornhole boards are made with heavy-duty commercial concrete to withstand harsh weather conditions and rot. They are installed as permanent outdoor fixtures and require a distance of 27 feet between the front edges of the cornhole boards to maintain ACA standards. These regulation size and sloped cornhole boards are a favorite among college students and adults. and will get continual use. Proudly made in the USA, our concrete cornhole boards can also be customized with your logo.
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Foosball: Our concrete foosball table is built to last! The regulation-size table is reinforced with a heavy-duty, 4-inch I-beam and features a high-performance, green concrete field for extra durability and dependability. Stainless steel rods hold the red and blue players in position and easy-to-grip handles allow players to snap or flick the ball into the goal. As an added bonus, our foosball table includes a tamper-resistant assembly and anti-theft construction with a graffiti-resistant Lithochrome® finish. This concrete foosball game is made in the USA and comes with a one-year commercial warranty.
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Ping pong: We offer two options for this classic game – choose from a weather- and corrosion-resistant steel frame with laminate top or a powder-coated metal frame with concrete top. Our steel-framed ping pong table measures 108 inches long by 60 inches wide and stands at 30 inches tall. The thick, laminate top features a matte coating that reduces sun glare and provides optimal ball bounces. The fixed steel net is sturdy and stands up to high-impact play. Underneath the table is a convenient ball dispenser and paddle storage. Available in either a blue or gray top, our steel-framed ping pong table comes with a 10-year tabletop warranty.
If you want your ping pong table to be a permanent fixture at your location, try our concrete-topped ping pong park game table. This regulation-size game table is the same size as the steel-framed table, but weighs a hefty 1,400 pounds and includes 3/8-inch threaded inserts on the feet for easy anchoring. The sealed concrete top comes in a choice of natural or stained concrete top colors and can be customized with your own logo or design. The reinforced metal frame is powder-coated and has convenient leveling feet to ensure a perfectly flat play surface. Assembly is required for this fixed ping pong table, so contact one of our staff to learn more.
Oversized Classic Games
Everyone loves the games we all grew up with. At Park Tables, our classic games are not only fun and familiar, they are also oversized! We guarantee they’ll bring laughs and smiles.
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Dominoes: Bring an added level of fun to your outdoor space with this giant dominoes park game. Our unique, 28-piece dominoes set features white tiles with light blue dots, and each tile measures 5 inches wide by 11 inches long. The domino pieces are constructed of high-density polyethylene with UV inhibitors that resist mildew and fading. When people are done playing, the tiles can be stored neatly and compactly in the included storage stand with a carrying handle. Everyone – young and old – can learn and play this classic game! This must-have outdoor game comes with a two-year commercial warranty.
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Connect 4: Feature one of America's favorite board games, Connect 4 park edition, which is nearly four times bigger than the one you have at home! Made of stainless steel and concrete, this structure weighs 350 pounds and is ready to stand and play all day in any weather. The oversized game set includes 42 total red and blue plastic discs with customizing options. Have neighbor tournaments in your HOA community or a casual game for the kids at their favorite playground. Bring your best strategies and don't forget to check diagonally! This all-American game includes a one-year commercial warranty.
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Checkers and tic-tac-toe: For hours of fun, choose our two-sided giant game board that gives players the choice of two all-time favorite games – checkers and tic-tac-toe. The reversible game board measures a huge 43 inches by 43 inches and has two handle cutouts for easy portability. Along with the game board, you get 24 checker discs and 10 tic-tac-toe pieces. The polyethylene material stands up to all weather conditions and won’t split, rust, rot, or warp. Our two-sided game board is manufactured in the USA and includes a two-year commercial warranty.
If you want to include built-in seating with your checkers game, try our ELITE Series checkerboard picnic tables . Perfect for parks, schools, and community centers, our game board picnic tables are made of US-sourced steel coated with polyethylene and feature 1-inch round tubing and flat steel cross braces with Xylan®-coated hardware for added durability. The tabletop has a solid, flat square center with an outdoor-grade vinyl decal checkerboard. Choose from our checkerboard table with two benches (four-person seating capacity) or checkerboard table with four benches (eight-person capacity). Both styles come in a choice of colors and either 3/4-inch expanded metal or 1/2-inch perforated metal for the top and seats. Our ELITE Series checkerboard tables offer a relaxing and comfortable option for players. These portable tables are in stock and available for Quick Ship in 1-3 business days.
Games for All Ages
Accommodate a wide range of players and skill levels with our easy-to-learn toss games. They are a wonderful way to bring family and friends together!
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Ladder toss: Challenging for both kids and adults, our popular ladder toss park game is addictive! Available in either reinforced concrete or steel I-beam supports, this waterproof game features three powder-coated steel rungs that players try to wrap bolas around. The concrete-constructed frame is virtually maintenance-free and comes in a graphite color finish, while the steel ladder option is powder-coated with a black finish. Measuring 32 inches long, 32 inches wide, and 42 inches high, our ladder toss game doesn’t take up much room but offers lots of fun.
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Ring toss: Portable and versatile, our ring toss park game with docking station is more challenging than it looks. This high-density polyethylene game set includes 3 ring stands, 12 rings, and a convenient docking station for storage. The rings come in two sizes, giving players of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to compete. This game is made for any outdoor environment and won’t splinter, warp or swell. It also comes with a two-year commercial warranty. At Park Tables, we can even customize your ring toss game with your own accent colors and personalized engravings. Call our office for more information and a quote.
Make your outdoor space a favorite hangout with a variety of games that encourage people of all ages to join in in the fun. Speak to a Park Tables expert at 1-866-330-2388 to help build your outdoor entertainment oasis.
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