At Burke, we believe play is one of the most universal forms of expression—a language that connects people, cultures and generations. For more than a century, we’ve been designing outdoor environments that inspire exploration, growth, and connection. Our philosophy, Play That Moves You®, is not just a tagline—it is the lens through which every decision is made.

Guided by the Six Pillars of Play That Moves You—Research, Innovation, Design, Development, Connection and Wellness—we create play experiences that help communities find the best of themselves through play: 

• Research grounds our work: we collaborate with children, communities, landscape architects, planners and industry partners to understand how people engage in space and bring evidence to every project
• Innovation pushes boundaries: our designs seek to increase equity, usability, fun, engagement and independence
• Design ensures spaces feel integral — play elements are sculptural, woven into the landscape, mixing with vegetation, seating and pathways to tell the story of place
• Development is central: play fosters social, emotional, physical, cognitive, creative and communicative growth
• Connection completes the circle: through play we link people to each other, to nature and to themselves
• Wellness is a priority: healthy bodies, minds and communities grow when play is accessible and built into daily life.

We see play structures not as standalone equipment but as elements that belong to their landscape — creating stories, fostering belonging and enhancing lives. The 360 Loop® exemplifies this: a research-based design that allows children using mobility devices to experience the “Circle of Play” independently, shifting “can’t” to “can.”

Sustainability is part of our foundation. Burke is the only major playground manufacturer designated a Green Power Partner by the U.S. EPA. Our ISO 14001:2015 certified facility runs on 100 percent renewable electricity.

Burke is a creative and committed partner, translating ideas into play environments that are inclusive, expressive and exciting.