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Don’t Just Survive Winter 

Prairie winters can be demanding with cold vehicles, slippery sidewalks and icy driving conditions. Getting active and enjoying the outdoors is the best way to survive and even enjoy the cold season in Canada. From frozen lakes and sloughs to our towns’ outdoor rinks, we gather on the ice to thrive in winter.

Not only is it fun, but skating is a great cardio activity. It gets the heart pumping, produces serotonin to fight off those winter blues and increases blood circulation which boosts the immune system. In short, skating outside in the winter is ah-mazingly good for us! According to a number of studies, including one by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, unstructured outdoor play is helpful in the management of attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder, while other research has found that exposure to natural settings can contribute to children’s resilience and cognitive functioning.

The only snag is, hockey teams and figure skating clubs can leave the ice schedule pretty full. A great option for cities and towns to provide this healthy and fun activity is an outdoor rink. In some Saskatchewan cities, outdoor rinks are found every few blocks. Neighbourhood volunteers do the lion’s share of the work, from flooding to shoveling and repairing cracks.

1 Stop Playgrounds is based in Humboldt and along with playgrounds and splash parks, we also provide recreation and sport solutions. We are partnered with Canadian suppliers to bring all things recreation to our Saskatchewan customers.

Whether your community is looking for some new, durable rink boards or a new water source with an asphalt pad and boards, 1 Stop can help. If you are lucky enough to have a rink location with a change building and a water supply, you’re all set. However, if you need a water supply, weå can work with your municipality to arrange a deep curb stop.

While it can seem like winter will never end, we know it will. That’s why some communities opt to bring in portable skate park components so kids can enjoy the rink surface in summer months as well. Another great option is to install a pair of goose-neck basketball hoops just outside the rink boards.

Investing in a quality, easy-to-maintain outdoor rink means a greater quality of life and enjoyment for your residents. At 1 Stop Playgrounds, we provide both winter and summer recreation solutions and we are your Saskatchewan neighbour.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

1 Stop Playgrounds proudly serves communities across all of Saskatchewan, including cities, towns, rural municipalities, and First Nations communities. Our office is located in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, which allows us to efficiently support projects throughout Northern, Central, and Southern Saskatchewan. We regularly deliver playgrounds, spray parks, park furnishings, and sport systems in both large centres and remote locations. Being locally based means, we understand Saskatchewan soil conditions, climate challenges, permitting requirements, and construction timelines, allowing us to deliver recreation projects that are built to perform long term.

We specialize in turnkey recreation projects, managing everything from early planning through to final installation. Our core services include commercial playgrounds, spray parks and splash pads, park furnishings, and sport systems. Park furnishings include benches, picnic tables, shelters, shade structures, bike racks, and waste and recycling systems. Our sport systems range from arena products and sport courts to outdoor fitness equipment and multi-use recreation spaces. We work with municipalities, schools, First Nations, and community organizations to create functional, inclusive recreation areas that align with budgets and long-term maintenance needs.

Yes. All playground, spray park, and sport system installations are completed by our in-house installation crews. We do not subcontract installation work. This allows us to maintain consistent quality, accurate scheduling, and direct accountability on every project. Our turnkey, in-house approach is especially important in Saskatchewan, where short construction seasons and weather conditions require efficient, well-coordinated execution.

Safety is integrated into every stage of our process. All playground and spray park projects are designed and installed to meet or exceed Canadian safety standards, including CSA guidelines. Our experienced crews follow strict installation procedures, proper surfacing practices, and manufacturer specifications to ensure safe, durable play environments suitable for public use in Saskatchewan communities.

Yes. We prioritize Canadian-made playground equipment and recreation products.  Our playgrounds, spray parks and sports systems are all Canadian-made and designed for Canadian climates.  This means CSA compliance and dependable parts, warranty and support. Our playgrounds, spray parks, park furnishings, and sport systems deliver lasting value for Saskatchewan communities.

Did you know…

1 Stop Playgrounds has been delivering recreation solutions to Saskatchewan communities since 2010.

We are based in Humboldt, Saskatchewan and have hundreds of projects, from Coronach in the south to Fond Du Lac in the North. We help build strong communities by providing Canadian-made playground equipment, spray park equipment, and sports and arena systems. 

We build more than playgrounds and spray parks; we help Saskatchewan communities build legacies.  We have many projects, from small playground structures to turnkey recreational use areas that include gazebos, benches, tables, an accessible playground area, a spray park, and landscaping.

 All of our project are completed by our in-house staff who have years of experience building playgrounds, spray parks and other recreational amenities such as basketball, tennis and pickleball courts as well as skate parks and outdoor rinks. 

Safety is at the heart of what we do.  Our playground designs are made for all ages/levels of development, and we can accommodate users from toddlers to aging adults.  Our playground equipment and spray park equipment can stand up to harsh conditions; they are designed to be vandal-resistant.  Our commercial playground is put through third-party testing to ensure compliance.

Our installing supervisors are CPSI Certified Inspectors, certified to inspect playgrounds and playground equipment for compliance with the CSA playground standard.

 

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