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The Playground World Story

Over 35 years of fueling creativity, building confidence, and sparking epic family fun one backyard at a time!

Family Owned Since 1990

Our Story

At Playground World, family is at the heart of everything we do—because that’s how we started. Back in 1990, we were a small pet fencing business with a big love for the outdoors. But we quickly discovered something even more powerful than a safe yard: the joy that comes from kids running, climbing, and playing right outside their back door. That’s when our mission took root—to help families turn their backyards into unforgettable places to grow and play.

Today, we’re proud to be a family-owned and operated business serving Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and southern Michigan with nine locations and a team that treats your family like our own. We offer only the safest, most durable outdoor playsets, trampolines, and basketball hoops—handpicked by us and tested by our kids. With expert guidance, professional installation, free yard checks, and good old-fashioned friendly service, we make it easy to bring the fun home.

Because we believe play is essential, family time is priceless, and every backyard deserves a little magic.

Our Why

At Playground World, our mission is to bring families together through the power of play. Whether it’s backyard adventures on a swing set, bouncing higher on a trampoline, or shooting hoops ‘til the sun goes down—we’re here to make it happen. With premium products, expert installation, and personalized service, we make it easy to bring the fun home.

Play hard. Laugh loud. Grow together—with Playground World.

Tony Adamic

Owner

Hi, I’m Tony Adamic, and I’ve proudly owned Playground World since 1996. Before that, I managed our original company, Child Development Play Systems. With a name change, a lot of hard work, and the support of my family, we’ve grown into a business that’s been bringing fun to backyards across Northeast Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Lower Michigan for more than 35 years. With so many family members involved, we’re committed to delivering not just great products, but also the kind of personal customer service you can count on for years to come.

Fred Adamic

Sales & Service

I’m Tony’s brother, andI’ve been with Playground World since 1997, starting part-time while also working as a service manager at Goodyear, where I spent 20 years. By 1998, I joined PGW full-time and have proudly been here ever since. I love working with my family and helping others find the perfect playset, basketball hoop, or trampoline for their home. I’m not a pushy salesperson—I prefer taking the time to go over details so families can make the choice that’s right for them. As both a parent and grandparent, I know firsthand how play equipment brings joy across generations. Making kids happy truly makes families happy. Put Play in your Child’s Day!

Anthony Adamic

Sales, Installation & Operations

As Tony’s son, I’ve grown up at Playground World—helping with playset installations and learning what it takes to run a family business. Over the years, I’ve done a little bit of everything, from building playsets in backyards to working with families to find the perfect setup for their homes. Today, my role is a mix of sales, installation, and operations. I take pride in making sure every playset, trampoline, and basketball hoop is safe, sturdy, and built to last, while also helping improve processes to support PGW’s growth. What I love most is carrying on the family tradition of creating safe, fun spaces for kids and lasting memories for families.

Todd Music

Sales/Manager, Avon

I’ve been part of the Playground World team for over 14 years and can usually be found at our Avon indoor location. Before PGWorld, I spent 15 years as an Athletic Trainer—so my brain has always been wired for family sports and recreation done safely—and another 15 years in service-based sales and marketing. My own family purchased our play system and basketball hoop from PGWorld more than 25 years ago, and they’re still going strong today, bringing fun to new families and friends. For me, coming to work hardly feels like work—I get to help families find the very best in backyard fun. With great products and an amazing team behind me, I can proudly say: WE BRING THE FUN!

Nick Schuler

General Manager, Columbus

I first joined Playground World five years ago as a helper on the install crew, learning the ropes by building playsets and basketball hoops for families. Over time, I worked my way up and now lead the Columbus showroom as General Manager. I love helping families find the perfect setup for their backyards and making sure every installation is safe and ready for fun. I’m especially excited about our new Gahanna indoor showroom, where families can play, shop, and even host birthday parties. Outside of work, I enjoy life on my small farm—making memories with my wife and restoring our 125-year-old farmhouse.

Where Fun Meets Community

At Playground World, Inc., we believe that giving back is just as important as what we build. That’s why we’re proud to invest in the communities where we live, work, and play through our Community Outreach Program. This initiative is driven by our incredible team and the causes that matter most to them. From volunteering and fundraising to local sponsorships and charitable donations, we focus on creating meaningful impact through employee engagement and support of local organizations. Whether it’s helping schools, youth programs, or neighborhood projects, we’re committed to making a difference—because strong communities make for even better places to play.

Why generations keep coming back

We're Local!

As a local business, your backyard is our backyard—and that makes all the difference. When you buy a swing set, trampoline, or basketball hoop from Playground World, you’re not just getting top-quality products—you’re getting a team that truly cares. We know the neighborhoods, the weather, and what works best for Midwest families because we live here too. With personalized service, expert advice, and dependable support long after your purchase, we’re right here when you need us.

Backyard Play Experts

At Playground World, outdoor fun is all we do—and we’ve been doing it for over 35 years. With a deep passion for play and decades of hands-on experience, we specialize in helping families find the perfect swing set, trampoline, or basketball hoop to match their space, needs, and lifestyle. Our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way, making it easy to create a backyard that’s not only fun and active but full of lasting memories for years to come. When it comes to outdoor play, no one does it better than Playground World.

top-notch Service

We’re with you every step of the way—from planning and shopping to professional installation and long-term maintenance. Unlike big box stores or online-only retailers, we offer personalized guidance to help you choose the perfect swing set, trampoline, or basketball hoop for your family. Our expert team ensures safe, seamless installation and remains available for support and service for years to come. When you buy from Playground World, you’re not just making a purchase—you’re building a relationship with a team that truly cares about your family’s fun and safety.

test play Before You Pay

One of the biggest benefits of shopping with Playground World is our huge showroom, where kids are encouraged to test play on swing sets, trampolines, and basketball hoops before you buy. It’s the perfect way for families to explore play options together—kids can climb, bounce, and shoot to their heart’s content, while parents get a firsthand look at the quality, durability, and safety of each product. Seeing what your child naturally gravitates toward helps take the guesswork out of your decision and ensures you’re choosing something they’ll truly love for years to come.

The backyard buzz

We are very satisfied with the service and our basketball hoop. The communication was excellent. We knew when to expect them on both installation appointments. They were very professional and personable on both occasions. We would recommend Playground World to anyone.

Adrianne B.

Great teamwork from purchase to installation. Tony from the Medina store explained the differences in hoops & the process/timing of the install. Scheduling was quick & the product is perfect for the location. 

Mike J.

We’ve been working with Playground World for the past five years and are very satisfied with their services and all of their technicians as well. You may pay a little bit more, but the quality and safety is there which is the most important thing.

Chris F.

Excellent Customer Service with both crews. Everyone that was involved provided a WOW experience.

Mike Mayfield Hts.

The set-up crew were awesome! They showed up on time and was super nice.  Yes, start to finish everyone was polite and professional.

Jimmy Chesterland

Very satisfied. Nick Schuler created a Customer WOW experience.

Eric New Albany

Guys were great. They made it look easy. All three of them were polite and professional.

Steven Avon Lake

They were very efficient and friendly. Tony is great to work with.

Christy Avon Lake

Smooth process end to end, couldn’t be happier.  Both the salesman I worked with and the installation team were fantastic.

Brendan Mayfield

Everyone is nice and communicates well. Anthony has been very helpful and easy to work with.  All the workers that came to install the hoop created a customer WOW experience.

Jimmy Julie Billiart School Akron

Everyone from sales to installation was 100% on time, professional and courteous. Will definitely buy from you again!

Sherry Canfield

We had a great experience right from the beginning. We would highly recommend Playground World to anyone! Tony Adamic, as well as our installers, but I didn’t catch their names created a customer WOW experience.

Bridget Lakewood

Easy to purchase and installation as well.  The installation team was fast and great.

Mike Broadview Hts

Easy to work with. They came ahead of schedule to install.

Krystina LaGrange

From the sale to the install, I was rather pleased with everyone. Would recommend your team in a second. Thanks!  The sales rep, I believe his name is Fred. He is what every company should hope for in an employee. He helped me in store and multiple times on the phone. He made playground world look amazing. Many thanks to him from my family!

Mike Solon

Great experience. Very professional staff. 

Cameron Twinsburg

The install and sales teams were great. Polite and courteous. The install team was amazing! Very professional.

Will Hudson

The guys did a great job! Looks great!

Jim Twinsburg

The service team was friendly, efficient, and worked quickly.  Everyone I dealt with was very pleasant and helpful. Courteous and professional.

Heather North Jackson

The process was so easy. From speaking with Tony who was very knowledgeable as well as great at communicating…to the team that installed. It could not have gone any smoother! We love our new Goalrilla hoop!   Yes! Tony was so easy to work with. He communicated everything I needed to know about the product, installation, financing, and turnaround time. He made it so easy!

Bethany North Canton

he team was quick, courteous, and safe. They took the time to explain everything in detail. Set was up in about an hour from start to finish. The installer Joe was amazing!

Tim Canfield

Excellent from start to finish! Everyone was super!

Ben Akron

Class Act, very organized and thorough. Yes, the young man did a great job disassembling our trampoline and packing it up very well for next season.

Joe Chardon

They came out and did the job as scheduled.  They did a great job!! Will call again for the next project.

Michael Akron

Your team is always so helpful and professional.  I wasn’t present but my staff says they are all the best.

Jody Garfield Hts

Great Team ‘!!  This is a hard question because I wasn’t outside. I was only outside for a quick minute to let them know where to put the swing set . They had a job to do and I would have been in the way.

Lisa Creston

Wonderful. Aaron was very thorough and meticulous.

Shelagh North Royalton

Greatly appreciated your team installing our slide and completing the project in a timely manner.  Nick and Dave did a great job.

Carol Blacklick

Good company. Gave us all options available and no sales pressure at all! Worked with Jim, was very informative and gave us all the info needed.

Jared Orange

Great experience! Installation team was early to arrive, finished sooner than estimated & were very professional! Quality of the play set is excellent! Everyone I spoke to was very polite, responsive to my questions, I had a great experience!

Reese Mentor-on-the-Lake

Nick the sales associate was super helpful and friendly.

Jamie Bellville

Anyone we talked to was helpful. It was a good experience with each person.

Meg North Royalton

he process and team was great! Fred went above and beyond to make sure my daughter’s swing set was ready for more years of play.

Adrienna Hiram

Called, scheduled, delivered as planned. Happy as a clam! Everyone I came in contact with was pleasant and helpful. Wish there were more people on this planet like Playground World!

Steve Chagrin Falls

This was the most positive experience I have had with Playground World. The team was fantastic and extremely helpful. The whole team was great.

Scott Beachwood

I was very happy with the overall experience. I got a clear explanation of what was available and what would fit in our play area. 

Mimi Beachwood

Always the best. All workers are great.

Ryan Solon

The whole experience was first rate.

Robert Avon

Always a smooth process.

Danielle Chesterland

Great! Yes Tiffany!

Tim Youngstown

It was great! Someone came out ahead of time to assess our yard and determine where to install. Installation team was early and worked very efficiently. Tony and our installation team were all great

Marissa Sagamore Hills

Everyone was very helpful.  The install team was especially nice to my son, and handed him a basketball as soon as they saw him.

Molly Broadview Hts

Professional, courteous and did a great job. The total 1st and 2nd team that came to our house did a WOW job for our family.

Kimberly Austinburg

Joe was awesome! Joe identified an underground bees nest and made sure to point it out/spray. Way above and beyond!

Grand Westlake

So incredibly easy!

Tifani Medina

From sales to service, this company is fantastic.  Fred's always on the ball - super nice, easy to work with, and we always love to work with him.

Jen Garfield Hts

Friendly and helpful staff!  Fred was very informative and helpful with deciding on which set to purchase and installers were friendly and neat.

Mim Beachwood

Top notch quality, installation that exceeded my expectations!  All 5 individuals attached to my concrete install and hoop setup deserve accolades. Management….please take good care of them!

Dean North Ridgeville

Everything went great, super fast.

William Avon

We love playground world! We have a play set, basketball hoop, and trampoline that all our kids love!! Thank you!  Todd is always Awesome and super helpful and goes above and beyond! Thank you for donating to the French Creek Foundation as well!!

Alissa Avon

Great employees, knowledgeable and great to work with!  Whole team was perfect!

Luke Eastlake

Workers arrived exactly on time and completed installation within the approximated time frame.  am not sure their names but the 2 men who put together our playset and everyone we worked with in completing the order was very helpful.

Samantha Cleveland

The team was excellent. They were on time worked hard and cleaned up. The whole team was very good.

Peter Galloway

Todd was wonderful from the store and selling us our trampoline to installation! He let us know details every step of the way and was kind and courteous through!

Julie Olmsted Township

Great everything was simple.

Frank Chardon

Amazing start to finish..professional polite and very informative.  Anthony and Tony #bestfathersonteam #loveplaygroundworld

Randa University Heights

It was so easy! They helped us choose our set and the installation date. Installation was so efficient. They came within the window and assembled it in under two hours!  Tony and Joe were great! Wonderful experience!

Britany Cleveland Heights

The team was very polite and courteous to ensure pole placement was in the proper spot. They politely disposed of the dirt where requested. They were quick as well.  Anthony and team were the ones that installed the basketball anchor. He gave me a text message prior to arriving to give me a heads up and worked with me to ensure best placement for the anchor. Excellent service!

Kevin Olmsted Falls

Your help saved us hours of time and frustration. Thank you for your help.  The team did an amazing job. From the first introduction to the final cleanup, everyone was kind, helpful and professional.

Christy Chagrin Falls

It was good.  Everyone was great.

Karen South Euclid

Very professional, would recommend.  One of the gentlemen was very informative, explained process etc.

Lynn Streetsboro

Took a little time for cleaning/staining team to come out and get scheduled, but once scheduled, very easy process.  I would call it a very solid experience.

Matt Chardon

Very nice, worked fast, very thorough.  Both guys were great.

Connie Hinckley

The men that came out to complete our work were professional, polite and great to work with.  Wow experience for sure! Thank you!

Kimberly Austinburg

You’ve got great technicians working for the company! Keep up the good work!!!  Both technicians were great!

Diana Medina

Everything went well. Thanks.Tony Adamic is the best. Thanks Tony for all your help and advice.

David Hunting Valley

The team that came was very efficient. The three workers were all wonderful!

Mavis Kent

Nick is fantastic! Top notch service. Yes, Nick did. Great communication for both appointments and while he was on-site completing the job. He is appreciated.

Brett Plain City

You made the process extremely smooth.  We made and offhand comment around maintenance to Rich when installing and he connected us with the right person at playground world who followed up right away. I appreciate making that experience seamless.

Gabby Shaker Heights

Service team was great. Friendly and efficient. Great crew!  Head of the crew was very understanding and knowledgeable, also polite and hard working.

Tyson Concord

Everyone is so nice and helpful.  They were so fast!

Amanda Willoughby

Great product & service. The whole organization was fantastic.

Thomas Wadsworth

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