Playshade structures feature a square, semi-tensioned canopy mounted on a single-mast steel frame. Engineered for permanence, they require a substantial footing and are ideal for year-round use.

Perfect for playgrounds, childcare centres, and even restaurant patios, Playshades offer durable, all-weather protection with a clean, minimal design.

  • All-weather canopy (not snow rated)

  • Stainless Steel Marine-grade hardware

  • Direct Embed or Based Plate footings available

  • Double-stitched seams

  • 14′ square standard size

  • Two available heights: 8' or 10'
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High-Quality Umbrella

Playshade structures are very similar in shape and size to a traditional umbrella but come with substantial upgrades; our fabric comes with a 10-year UV warranty, our steel frames can be galvanized or powder coated and our footings provide a much stronger and more durable solution to traditional umbrellas.

Commercial PlayShade playground shade system

Economical

Playshade structures are our least expensive single-mast structure being a semi-tensioned, more simple version of the cyclone umbrella and hypod structures.

PlayShade outdoor shade structure for playground

Standard Sizes

Playshade structures feature a semi-tensioned canopy mounted on a single-mast steel frame and are engineered as permanent structures.

  • Square in shape, they come in a standard 14′ size.
  • 8' or 10' tall (measured from the ground to the arm lowest point)

Explore our CAD Details page for more technical information.

Shade sail installation project

Ease of Install

The semi-tensioned canopy can be easily installed at the beginning of the season and taken down at the end of the season by your existing maintenance team. This reduces any on-going cost associated with installing shade.

PlayShade canopy installed over children's play area

Shade Consultancy

This service is available to help provide your clients with an accurate description of what they can expect for the shade component of their project.

We will provide design, materials, construction detail, and timelines to completion.

We can be as involved as you need.  Dealing from design right through to completion, on a consultant basis, offering you consistency and accuracy of the completed product as well as the expertise needed to complete this specialized work.

Hip shade structure installation

Shade Analysis & Design

Our 3 dimensional Shade Analysis shows shaded spaces at different times of the day, maximizing needed shade areas while allowing sunlight in others.

Share this with your clients giving you/them complete control of the finished product and vision of the space.

Our Shade Architect specializes in our products and works in house, so you can expect prompt response times for edits and feedback. Use this service as a tool to offer clients an accurate representation of the shade they can expect for their space.

Freestanding commercial shade canopy

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