Vancouver, BC, Canada: Welcome the lifestyle center, the open-air center and the hybrid center. The shopping center industry has changed and so now too has the look of the outdoor playground.

Until recently, the typical outdoor play area featured monkey bars and slides with limited imaginative and educational value. Such traditional playgrounds were not aesthetically appealing or fashionable enough to complement retail architecture.

Now meet Klondike Kidstuff, premiere manufacturer of custom play systems. Klondike's exclusive hard coat manufacturing process has enabled the creation of themed play systems for outdoor application, much like those seen popping up indoors across North America.

Klondike's Outdoor Play Systems allow clients to enhance the exterior architectural appeal of their premises while creating a fun and educational area for children to blow off steam as their parents enjoy a break before continuing their shopping trip.

The outdoor play area is now a draw to the mall: it transforms a center to a more family friendly destination. In addition, Klondike's custom capabilities allow centers to introduce branding and educational elements.

Throughout 2004, Klondike installed several outdoor play areas, each custom designed to meet unique specifications. “Our clients have been very pleased with our commitment to providing not only safe stimulating environments but play areas that actually enhance the architectural image of their centers,” said Bob O'Hara, Executive VP of Sales and Marketing for the company.

Vibrant color combinations, whimsical sculpted play pieces, safety surfacing, entrance themeing and fencing are all included in Klondike's outdoor play packages. For more information, please contact Klondike.