Family Fun Month: Playgrounds, Parks, and the Heart of the Community

Just a quick reminder before August wraps up — it’s still Family Fun Month! Grab the kids, pack a picnic, and head to your favorite park or playground. Visit a neighborhood play area, explore a new community park with inclusive play and adaptive play equipment, or stop by a dog park with your four-legged friend, August is all about making memories outdoors.

From commercial playground structures and ADA-compliant adaptive play features to park benches, picnic tables, shade structures,trash receptacles, and outdoor fitness equipment, the right amenities make every visit more comfortable, welcoming, and fun.   At Bliss Products and Services, we help communities create safe, inviting places where families, neighbors, and friends can come together to play.

Family enjoying a park picnic during Family Fun Month in a community green space, laughing together on a blanket with kids playing nearby — Bliss Products and Services.
From playgrounds to dog parks, August is all about getting outside and making memories. Pack a picnic and make a day of it.

The Heart of the Community

Parks and playgrounds aren’t just for recreation — they’re the beating heart of the community. These spaces bring people together.  Kids build social skills, families strengthen bonds, and neighbors build connections.

When a playground is thoughtfully designed and equipped with quality amenities — from inclusive play structures that welcome children of all abilities to dog park equipment for pet owners and outdoor fitness stations for adults — it becomes more than a play area. It becomes a shared gathering space that inspires health, creativity, and belonging.

These spaces don’t just bring people together — they create lasting bonds, promote health, and inspire creativity. That’s why parks and playgrounds are more than community landmarks — they are living spaces that nurture connection, growth, and joy.

Kids playing together on a sensory play panel beside a slide at the inclusive playground in Fleischmann Park, Naples, FL — inclusive play and adaptive play equipment — Bliss Products and Services.
Fleischmann Park’s new inclusive playground turns a beloved Naples sports complex into a destination for families of all abilities. Designed to fit the park’s character and community.

Why Parks and Playgrounds Matter

At Bliss Products and Services, we believe that a playground, park, or community space should be more than just a place to pass the time — it should be a safe, inspiring destination that encourages play, strengthens connections, and serves the whole community.

  • Bonds are strengthened — Families and friends share experiences, laughter, and memories that last a lifetime.
  • Healthy, active lifestyles are promoted — Playgrounds, fitness trails, and sports areas encourage movement that benefits both body and mind.
  • Imagination is sparked — Themed playgrounds, nature-inspired play, and sensory-friendly features transform simple play into grand adventures.
  • Inclusion is fosteredinclusive play and adaptive play equipment, and ADA-compliant features ensure that children of all abilities can play side-by-side.

We partner with municipalities, schools, and organizations to balance commercial playground equipment with accessible design and essential public park amenities like benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles, dog park facilities, and outdoor fitness equipment.

Child using a wheelchair playing with a sensory panel alongside a friend on the inclusive playground at Riverview Park in Chattanooga, TN — National Demonstration Site with accessible surfacing and ramps — Bliss Products and Services.
Riverview Park is one of the Southeast’s most inclusive playgrounds, created with Hope Included to honor Hope McCoy. A National Demonstration Site designed so every child can play, explore, and belong.

Tips for a Great Family Fun Month Playground and Park Visit

Making the most of your park or playground visit doesn’t have to be complicated — a few small touches can turn a good day out into a great one:

  • Pack smart — Bring water, sunscreen, and a light snack or picnic to enjoy at one of the park’s picnic tables.
  • Join the fun — Don’t just watch from the sidelines. Play a game of tag, help on the monkey bars, or try the outdoor fitness equipment.
  • Explore it all — Visit the dog park area with your four-legged friend, try a new slide, or wander down a shaded walking path.
  • Capture the memories — Share a few photos — your smiles might inspire someone else to get outdoors.
  • Leave it better — Use the trash receptacles to keep the space clean for the next visitors.

Whether you’re enjoying a neighborhood playground with inclusive play and adaptive play equipment, spending the day at a state park, or relaxing in a shaded pavilion, every visit is a chance to enjoy the outdoors, connect with your community, and create lasting memories.

Multi-generational family enjoying a picnic at a community park during Family Fun Month, laughing together on a blanket beneath trees — Bliss Products and Services.
Make a plan before August ends — pack a picnic, visit a park, and celebrate play together. Find your local rep »

Make the Most of Family Fun Month — There’s Still Time

Before August slips away, take advantage of Family Fun Month to enjoy the parks and playgrounds that make your community special. These spaces are more than just places to play — they are the heart of the community, where families bond, friendships grow, and people of all ages and abilities come together.

Whether it’s an afternoon on inclusive play and adaptive play equipment, a stroll through the dog park, or a shared meal at a shaded picnic table, every moment spent outdoors builds memories and strengthens connections. And when parks are thoughtfully designed with the right playground equipment, adaptive play features, benches, shade structures, trash receptacles, and outdoor fitness stations, they become welcoming destinations for everyone.

Don’t let Family Fun Month pass by without creating new memories in your favorite parks.

Find Your Local Rep ➜

Parents and child sitting on a blanket at sunset in a community park during Family Fun Month, with people relaxing in the background — Bliss Products and Services.
Make a plan before August ends — pack a picnic, visit a park, and celebrate play together. Find your local rep »