W.E. Kinvig Elementary – Surrey

W.E. Kinvig Elementary School located in an under privileged  community in Surrey, after 3 years of arduous fundraising, have a brand new inclusive play space for children of all abilities. Three local women made it their mission to give these children a fully accessible playground.  Marathon Surfaces along with the Tire Stewardship of BC, Swing... Learn More

Como Lake Playground

  Marathon received a design request from the City of Coquitlam for fish to be incorporated into their Como Lake playground.  That design request resulted in unique three dimensional rubber fish with animated expressions cresting the blue pour in place rubber surfacing. These design oriented mounds add a third dimension to the playground surface.

Regent Christian Academy

Tunnels, Anthills and Cows, Oh My! There is no limit to the play opportunities presented in the new playground at Regent Christian Academy. Students imaginations are sure to be  sparked as they jump, climb, roll and crawl their way through this unique play space. Marathon Surfaces created and installed a variety of Landsafe rubber play elements to revitalize the existing play area. The... Learn More

Marathon Surfaces introduces a new trend from Europe

Marathon Surfaces is excited to introduce a new playground option, which is currently the rage in Europe: In-ground trampolines. Made in Germany using state-of-the-art technology, these trampolines use an innovative design that makes them vandal-proof, flame retardant, water resistant, and UV light and  heat resistant. Ideal for installation in playgrounds, water parks, daycares, schools, campgrounds and shopping malls.... Learn More

Foster Park – Parksville

Tucked away in a quiet family neighbourhood in Parksville is Foster Park, now home to an extensively renovated playground. Pea gravel was replaced with pour in place recycled rubber safety surfacing in waves of blue, green and grey.  Desired design elements were enhanced through the creativity of the Marathon Surfaces design team and talented installers,... Learn More

Hume Park – New Westminster

Hume Park, located in the City of New Westminster, draws thousands of kids to its play spaces every summer.  The City recently upgraded their water park to include Landsafe pour in place rubber safety surfacing and unique Architecturally designed play elements, such a flat top mounds and half circle cliff-like structures.  The colour blocking effect achieved through the use of blue, red and black... Learn More

Lions Park – Port Coquitlam

  New life has been given to Lions Park in Port Coquitlam. Previously enjoyed and loved by the community as a unique tire park, residents of the area were hoping that the tires would remain as a play element in the revitalized park. Van Der Zalm and Associates repurposed the tires in their unique design as planters, and... Learn More

King George Park – Richmond

King George Park in Richmond is enjoying a new playground thanks to the vision and fund raising efforts of a parent in the community as well as the generosity of the City of Richmond.  This park is unique in its design, as a rubber mounded platform was added beside the slide to offer wheelchair and caregiver accessibility. ... Learn More

Queenston Park – Coquitlam

Queenston Park located in Coquitlam had some unique challenges in designing their playground.  An existing hillside bordered the area limiting the available dimensions.  The City of Coquitlam and design team decided to use the hill to their advantage by incorporating it into the play space.  Marathon Surfaces installed Landsafe  pour in place recycled rubber safety... Learn More

VSOCC Childcare – Manitoba Street

  The children who will be attending this VSOCC (Vancouver Society of Children’s Centre’s) run childcare will be thrilled to explore this rooftop playground.  The Childcare is located in a new building on Manitoba Street in Vancouver.  Marathon surfaces installed Landsafe pour in place recycled rubber safety surfacing in 100% colour in shades of blue... Learn More

Prince Charles Park – Wading Pool

The City of Kamloops wanted to revitalize the wading pool in Prince Charles Park.  Design aspects of this project were extremely important to the City.  Their wish was to have a variety of sea creatures, with expressive eyes in vibrant colours that would appear to come to life with the movement of the water.  Marathon Surfaces was... Learn More

Chemainus Health Care Centre

The Courtyard at Chemainus Health Centre is an area that is frequented by senior’s with dementia and their visiting friends and families.  The Managing staff at the health centre wanted to convert the concrete surfacing in this area to a safer surfacing more suitable to the special needs of their patients.  Marathon Surfaces installed Landsafe pour in place safety... Learn More

Library Square Children’s Centre

The Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres (VSOCC) wanted to transform their Library Square locations playground into a space that would promote learning in sustainability, agriculture and environmental conservation.  Marathon installed Landsafe pour in place recycled safety surfacing in natural colours of beige and green.  The porous rubber surfacing was poured around an existing maple tree to cover... Learn More

Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House, located on Heather Street in Vancouver, recently opened its doors as a home away from home to families of seriously ill children.  Utilizing the unique playground design of PWL Partnership landscape architects, Marathon installed Landsafe pour in place rubber safety surfacing in 100% colour.  Features of the playground include a vertical graduated slope design with integrated... Learn More

Port Alberni – Bob Dailey Stadium

  Bob Dailey Stadium, which is a hub for athletics in the region, recently replaced their 30 year old track surfacing.  Marathon installed Spurtan BV system on the track and Rekortan M99 in adjacent event areas.   This project was a recipient of the BC Tire Stewardship grant.  

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice offers specialized care for children with progressive life-threatening illnesses and their families.  An accessible play surface was necessary for the hospice playground to suit the needs of these children and their siblings.  Marathon installed pour in place recycled rubber safety surfacing to provide a seamless and fully accessible surface to meet these needs. ... Learn More