About Us

DWA Recreation has been serving the parks and recreation industry since 1988. We are able to provide everything needed to complete your park, school, and playground site, with a focus on quality, safety, and responsive service for every project.

Serving Ohio and Kentucky, our customers know us as their exclusive GameTime playground representative, supplying commercial playground equipment, GameTime’s GT Impax playground safety surfacing, outdoor fitness and challenge course equipment, splash pads and aquatic play features. We are proud to partner with leading manufacturers to deliver durable, high-quality solutions built for long-term community use.

In addition to playgrounds and surfacing, we offer a full range of park and recreation site furnishings and amenities, including shade structures such as pavilions, shelters, gazebos, canopies, and picnic shelters; seating solutions such as benches, picnic tables, and bench swings; waste and recycling receptacles; bike racks; drinking fountains and bottle fillers; flagpoles; grills; planters; bollards and site safety barriers; information kiosks and signage; dog waste stations; and custom-designed site amenities tailored to each project’s needs. We also provide bleachers and grandstands for athletic and spectator seating, as well as a variety of outdoor sports and athletic equipment to support active recreation spaces.

Our services include consulting, design support, installation coordination, and project supervision, working closely with architects, cities, parks and recreation departments, engineers, school systems, and other partners to bring projects from concept to completion.

DWA Recreation is located just outside Cincinnati in Harrison, Ohio, and we are proud to have knowledgeable, locally based CPSI-certified sales and installation professionals available to support your playground and recreation needs.

Professional Memberships & Industry Involvement

DWA Recreation is actively involved in leading parks, recreation, education, municipal, and design organizations throughout Ohio and Kentucky. Through these partnerships, our team stays informed on industry trends, funding opportunities, safety standards, and best practices that help us better serve schools, parks, municipalities, and community organizations.

Organizations & Associations

• National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)Connected through our partnership with PlayCore/GameTime, a longstanding supporter and sponsor of NRPA initiatives and events.
• Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA)Supporting Ohio parks and recreation professionals through education, advocacy, and professional development.
• Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society (KRPS)Promoting excellence in parks and recreation services across Kentucky communities.
• Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA)Serving and supporting Ohio's public school districts and educational leaders.
• Ohio Township Association (OTA)Providing resources and advocacy for Ohio townships and local governments.
• Ohio Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (OCASLA)Partnering with landscape architecture professionals dedicated to enhancing outdoor environments throughout Ohio.
• Kentucky Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA Kentucky)Supporting the advancement of landscape architecture and community-focused design throughout Kentucky.
• Kentucky League of Cities (KLC)Working alongside municipal leaders to support Kentucky cities and improve community infrastructure.