Jacksonville and Gainesville, Florida, Playgrounds and Site Amenities

Playgrounds, shade, surfacing, shelters, and site furnishings for schools and parks, packaged with documentation that is ready for review.

Jacksonville and Gainesville, Florida, Playgrounds and Site Amenities

Playgrounds, shade, surfacing, shelters, and site furnishings for schools and parks, packaged with documentation that is ready for review.

Jacksonville and Gainesville, Florida, Playgrounds and Site Amenities

Playgrounds, shade, surfacing, shelters, and site furnishings for schools and parks, packaged with documentation that is ready for review.

DeWitt Gibbs | Jacksonville and Gainesville Playgrounds, Shade, Surfacing, and Site Amenities

Commercial Playgrounds, Shade, and Park Amenities Support for Jacksonville and Gainesville

I lead the Jacksonville and Gainesville territory for Bliss Products and Services, supporting HOA’s, City Design Teams, Park and Recreation departments and school projects across Jacksonville, St. Johns County, Gainesville, and surrounding North Central Florida. Coordinating the estimating, design support, and order details with our Bliss Products and Services internal team, I work closely with Jessica Allen who is there offering support so you have coverage when schedules are tight.

To ensure that projects keep moving forward I clarify constraints early on in the process, narrowing down selections to what fits your location and site ideas while returning documentation that is ready for review.

To get started, share the site location, target date, and a short note on priorities. I will outline two or three buildable directions with clear tradeoffs so you can choose a path quickly.

My recommendations focus on durable, high-use outdoor solutions with finishes selected for North Florida weather conditions, including high UV exposure, frequent rain, and coastal environments where relevant. I’m able to provide budget bands, alternate product selection, cooperative buying contracts and references through Bliss Products and Services when that supports your purchasing process.

DeWitt Gibbs Sales Rep. for Florida – Jacksonville/Gainesville

DeWitt Gibbs

Territory: Jacksonville / Gainesville, Florida Phone: 904-219-7760 Email: dewitt@blissproducts.com

In addition to supporting public agencies, landscape designers, and general contractors during concept development and construction with bid-ready packages, I am passionate about helping North and Central Florida projects become real, everyday destinations for the communities they serve. That means shaping layouts that feel intuitive on day one, selecting finishes and materials that hold up to heat, rain, and heavy use, and making sure comfort elements like shade, seating, and circulation are planned as part of the whole, not added as an afterthought. Whether the site is a neighborhood park, a school campus, or a multi-phase HOA build, my goal is a coordinated project that is practical to install, straightforward to maintain, and welcoming for a wide range of users.

Most sites come together from a small set of fundamentals plus a few add-ons that match how the space will be used. I help you confirm priorities early, then build a coordinated short list that fits your budget, site conditions, and any long-term upkeep expectations.

  • Play structures, climbers, and independent play
  • Shade canopies and umbrellas
  • Safety surfacing: PIP rubber, turf, EWF
  • Park shelters, pavilions, restrooms
  • Dog parks and agility courses
  • Outdoor fitness, site furnishings, bike parking, waste bins
  • Field and court sports equipment, bleachers
  • Inclusive layouts with ADA-aware choices

I size and specify for daily use, longevity of equipement, and practical upkeep, with support from the Bliss Products and Services team. When you are ready, I can confirm materials and finishes, then coordinate the next steps for review and pricing.

Recent Bliss Products and Services Projects

Use these recent projects as starting points for parks and schools in Jacksonville and Gainesville. Even when a featured site is outside North Florida, the layouts, materials, and amenity combinations can help you evaluate options that fit your space and procurement needs.
Playground with slides and rubber surfacing beside a covered pavilion at Woodville Park in Tallahassee, Florida, Bliss Products and Services

Woodville Park, FL

Bliss Products and Services installed track shelter at Hoover High School athletic field in Alabama

Tekesta Restroom, FL

Inclusive, accessible playground in Miccosukee, Florida with blue safety surfacing, shade canopies, and play features, Bliss Products and Services

Miccosukee Inclusive & Accessible Playground, FL

Ribbon-cutting event at Leon County Dog Park in Tallahassee, Florida, featuring Bliss Products and Services project led by Ron Harley.

Leon County Dog Park, Tallahassee, FL

Lakeshore Village, LA

Lakeshore Village, LA

Memorial Hospital Children’s Learning Center – Chattanooga, TN

Memorial Hospital Children’s Learning Center – Chattanooga, TN

EXCEL Academy – Fort Washington, MD

EXCEL Academy – Fort Washington, MD

Richardson Center – Turf Replacement – Florence, SC

Richardson Center – Turf Replacement – Florence, SC

Myrtle Grove Elementary – Florida

Myrtle Grove Elementary – Florida

Scott Park – Florida

Scott Park – Florida

John Williams – Florida

John Williams – Florida

Bunche – Florida

Bunche – Florida

Webster Park – Cullowhee, NC

Webster Park – Cullowhee, NC

Bryson Park – Sylva, NC

Bryson Park – Sylva, NC

Kituwah Academy – Cherokee, NC

Kituwah Academy – Cherokee, NC

Clemmons Moravian Church – Clemmons, NC

Clemmons Moravian Church – Clemmons, NC

Woodleaf Park – Rowan County, NC

Woodleaf Park – Rowan County, NC

Oasis Elementary School, South Florida

Oasis Elementary School, South Florida

Briarwood Christian School – Birmingham, AL

Briarwood Christian School – Birmingham, AL

Hoover High School Track Shelter – Hoover, AL

Hoover High School Track Shelter – Hoover, AL

Dyersburg Primary School – Dyersburg, TN

Dyersburg Primary School – Dyersburg, TN

Riverview Park – Chattanooga Tennessee

Riverview Park – Chattanooga Tennessee

Rolling Oaks Park – Miami Gardens – Fl.

Rolling Oaks Park – Miami Gardens – Fl.

Apalachee Regional Park – Dog Park – Leon County, Florida

Apalachee Regional Park – Dog Park – Leon County, Florida

Walker Rocks – Walker County – GA

Walker Rocks – Walker County – GA

Webster – Jackson County, NC

Webster – Jackson County, NC

Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School, Mandeville, LA

Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School, Mandeville, LA

Splash Pad, Pavilion, and Restroom – Tarboro, NC

Splash Pad, Pavilion, and Restroom – Tarboro, NC

Action Fit, City of Saltillo – Mississippi

Action Fit, City of Saltillo – Mississippi

Lynn View Park – City of Kingsport, Tennessee

Lynn View Park – City of Kingsport, Tennessee

Hill Slides – Wildleaf for Neal Land

Hill Slides – Wildleaf for Neal Land

Venezia Park – FL

Venezia Park – FL

Governor Ron DeSantis Park – FL

Governor Ron DeSantis Park – FL

Level Green Park, City of Virginia Beach

Level Green Park, City of Virginia Beach

New Pavillion – Evans, GA

New Pavillion – Evans, GA

J Lewis Hall Park Playground

J Lewis Hall Park Playground

Blanchard Park in Martinez, Georgia

Blanchard Park in Martinez, Georgia

Eden Themed Playground

Eden Themed Playground

Inclusive playground – Lake Lisa Park – Port Richey – FL

Inclusive playground – Lake Lisa Park – Port Richey – FL

Shade Structure – Fleming Island Plantation, FL

Shade Structure – Fleming Island Plantation, FL

South Creek Middle School – Orlando, FL

South Creek Middle School – Orlando, FL

Pineview Elementary’s New Basketball Shelter

Pineview Elementary’s New Basketball Shelter

Spring Park School – Clay County, Florida

Spring Park School – Clay County, Florida

Clemmons Moravian Church – NC

Clemmons Moravian Church – NC

High Falls Park – S.C.

High Falls Park – S.C.

Ayden Elementary School, Pitt County, Ayden, NC

Ayden Elementary School, Pitt County, Ayden, NC

Grifton School, Grifton, NC

Grifton School, Grifton, NC

Sharmie Ffar Park, Gainesville, FL

Sharmie Ffar Park, Gainesville, FL

Mystic Adventure – Virginia

Mystic Adventure – Virginia

New Fort Braden Playground

New Fort Braden Playground

Inclusive Playground – Fleischmann Park, Naples, FL.

Inclusive Playground – Fleischmann Park, Naples, FL.

Fort Braden Community Center Adult Fitness Course

Fort Braden Community Center Adult Fitness Course

Old Bridge at Chesapeake City Hall

Old Bridge at Chesapeake City Hall

Playground and amenity install in Georgia

Playground and amenity install in Georgia

Little General Park – City of Ringgold

Little General Park – City of Ringgold

Taylor Park – City of Duluth

Taylor Park – City of Duluth

Sal Oliveri Park

Sal Oliveri Park

Pendrick Pond Park

Pendrick Pond Park

Grambling State University

Grambling State University

Hammock Park, Dunedin, Florida

Hammock Park, Dunedin, Florida

Marion Magnet School

Marion Magnet School

Swift Creek Middle School

Swift Creek Middle School

Charlestown Athletics

Charlestown Athletics

Hartsfield Elementary, Tallahassee

Hartsfield Elementary, Tallahassee

Virginia Beach 4th Precinct Playground

Virginia Beach 4th Precinct Playground

Coahoma Opportunities Inc.’s Aaron Henry Head Start

Coahoma Opportunities Inc.’s Aaron Henry Head Start

Valley View Elementary School

Valley View Elementary School

Astoria Park Elementary School

Astoria Park Elementary School

J.J. Finley Elementary School – Gainesville, FL

J.J. Finley Elementary School – Gainesville, FL

If a project here is close to what you want, I can translate that same approach and product mix to your site with comparable options and practical alternates. Share your priorities and target dates, and I’ll outline the next step for pricing and review.

Popular Outdoor Products for Jacksonville / Gainesville Communities

Across Jacksonville and Gainesville, many projects pair play with the core essentials that keep parks running day to day, including bench seating, tables, waste and recycling receptacles, shade coverings, shelters, safety surfacing, outdoor fitness circuits, and dog park equipment. Coordinating these design elements so your finishes stay consistent, installation stays clean, and your site performs under regular use.

Share what you need and how it will be used, and I will confirm critical information like dimensions, finishes, and mounting requirements.  If schedules are tight, I can package documentation in a review-ready format so your purchasing and bid teams can keep decisions moving.

Blue steel memorial bench with laser-cut message in the backrest.
Benches
Blue expanded-metal picnic table with black frame on a concrete patio.
Picnic Table
Aerial night view of Hillsboro, Virginia in Loudoun County – supported by Bliss Products and Services with inclusive playground and outdoor recreation solutions.
Trash Receptacle
Dog jumping an adjustable hurdle at a dog park
Dog Courses
Rectangle hip shade with four posts covering a small playground
Shade
Close-up of outdoor fitness stations including vertical knee raise, hand cycle, parallel bars, and a cardio walker
Outdoor Fitness Stations
Aluminum bleachers with full-perimeter guardrails and a center aisle handrail at a sports field, available from Bliss Products and Services.
Bleachers
Ballfield dugout bench shelter with chain-link fence, available from Bliss Products and Services.
Dugouts
Timber-frame park pavilion with a gable roof and cupola sheltering multiple picnic tables beside a lake, available from Bliss Products and Services.
Timber Pavilions
Aluminum bleachers with full-perimeter guardrails and a center aisle handrail at a sports field, available from Bliss Products and Services.
Playgrounds
Ballfield dugout bench shelter with chain-link fence, available from Bliss Products and Services.
Splash Pads
Overhead view of a circular playground with custom graphics on unitary surfacing, available from Bliss Products and Services.
Safety Surfacing

Send a brief, a few photos, and the target timing. Once the site is reviewed and I align surfacing, shade, furnishings, and play systems to your priorities, you’ll get a response with a focused shortlist and the next step needed to price and prepare submittals.