customer testimonials

Schools

 “When it came time to purchase playground equipment for three Head Start preschool sites,  Colorado Burke rep Les Ermold and his team were the best option to assist us in the entire process—planning, design, installation and follow-up.  We required that the playground company chosen for this project make site visits to each location to verify that existing conditions were adequate for the playground equipment we wanted to purchase and other playground companies wanted us to gather this information ourselves.   Les took it upon himself to travel to the locations and verify site details and requirements.  He also made arrangements for shipping and installation of the equipment with one of his certified Burke playground installers.  The new playground equipment meets all of our requirements and is greatly appreciated by both staff and students at the three sites. Overall, the project was handled in an extremely professional and efficient manner by Ermold Park & Recreation.”

Louis M. Gonzales, FMA, FMP
Facility Operations Specialist
Otero Junior College
Child Development Services
La Junta, Colorado

 "We are very pleased with the equipment and design of the playground...I've worked in schools for almost 30 years and haven't seen kids as focused on playground equipment as they are here.  The equipment provides a lot of age-appropriate challenge because it's so developmentally designed."

Marsha Andres
Principal
Delta Kelly Elementary School

"Our PTO was becoming frustrated with other playground representatives and their products, then your rep came to work with us. He took the time to find out what we wanted in a playground, then showed us options that were fun for kids and that we could afford. He volunteered to take the extra time to help us unload our equipment, as well as spending over 12 hours supervising the installation. He made sure we were pleased with every step of the construction and final product. We feel we got a bargain, especially with all of his help."

Phil Davis
Principal
Mt. Comfort Elementary School
Greenfield , IN

"Best of all, our Burke representative was so helpful. When you¹re going through playground planning and building for the first time, it's nice to have someone help you along and listen to your needs and wants and then match it up."

Lynne Fritzinger
B.C. Charles Elementary School
Newport News , VA

"It's a wonderful playground. The kids just love it, but the main thing is the great service we received from our Burke Rep during the install process. He always took care and made sure everything was just right. That's the main thing....the great service we received."

Priscilla Doris
Principal
Kingston Springs Elem. School
Kingston Springs, TN

"Just a note to let you know how much we appreciate the way your rep handled our account...We chose the Burke product line because of the past experiences with the product, especially the low maintenance and durability of the product. She met with our committee on several occasions and discussed our needs and the options available to us...and helped us design a structure that best fit our needs and the space available to us. Our meetings went smoothly and were enjoyable experiences due to her pleasant personality and professional demeanor."

James Dansart
Principal
Germantown Hills Middle School
Metamora , IL

"I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how wonderful it was to work with you on our project...You stuck with us for over a year and several re-designs, came to all the committee meetings that you were asked, always offered extra advice and came through every time we needed you! You really helped us put together the "park of our dreams."

Linda and Pat Pulver
Kolb School PTO Parents
Oak Lawn , IL

"The project truly would not have been possible without your help. A huge selling point-- besides the 'awesome price'-- was the fact that you were going to oversee the installation. No other company offered that. Thanks so much for answering my many questions and helping so much (the weekend of the community build)."

Peggy Smock
Lincoln Elementary School PTO
Morton , IL

"There are no behavior problems on the playground anymore. Nobody wants to lose playground time since we got the equipment. They all want to be out there playing. I thought the newness would wear off, but it hasn't all year."

Rebecca Duncan
Principal
L.C. Curry Elementary School
Bowling Green , KY

"We just received our playground equipment, and I would like to tell you that it was a great experience from start to finish. During the bidding process, my questions were always answered in a friendly, timely manner. All materials I received were done professionally and in a format that was easy to understand. You went the extra mile to make sure our equipment was delivered to fit our schedule and you did it all with a smile. Thank you for a professional and positive experience!"

Sheryl L. Puracchio
OSLAD Grant Manager
Wilmington , IL

Child Care

"When our childcare center, United Methodist Children’s Center at Arroyo Grande, needed a new playground, we contacted several playground companies and found Innovative Playgrounds to be outstanding in service and timely in answering questions and concerns that we had. The knowledgeable consultants at Innovative listened to our needs, helped us stay within our budget, and brought our dream playground to life. They even went the extra mile and helped us install our Burke playground. We were impressed with the Burke playground quality and value of their products.  The playground we designed with the assistance of Innovative Playgrounds will encourage imagination, foster relationships and challenge the physical developmental needs of our children for years to come. We look forward to working with Innovative Playgrounds and BCI Burke on our next project."

"I am writing to tell you how much I enjoyed and appreciated working with your local representative...Through the years, I have worked with a number of playground companies, but never with anyone with the professionalism, commitment and follow-through of (your Burke Rep). We are all so excited about our children having the opportunity to play on your wonderful equipment; of course, we want everything! We are so impressed with the many, many possible designs. Thank you for the quality of your equipment and your local representatives."

Nancy Emerson
Director
The Children's Center
Dallas , TX

"We have several pieces. Your equipment is the sturdiest, wears well, is well-built. I have an extensive playground and more on order. Other manufacturers are good too, but not as well-built as Burke. Even our installer said that too."

Jim Angelillo
Lolli Pop Day Nursery
Park Ridge , NJ

Church

"I am so so thrilled with the playground equipment. It just looks wonderful. The men worked on it 12 hrs. today and it is nearing completion. Beautiful! I haven't actually talked to the men who are putting it together but for myself I couldn't be more pleased. I would certainly recommend you to anyone. Thanks and God Bless."

Becky Kelly
Faith Lutheran Church
Shumway , IL

"I really appreciated your help when we needed to adjust the size of the play structure to fit our budget. We ended up right on budget with a beautiful structure that our kids are thrilled with. Your extra effort confirms my belief that we made the right choice with Burke equipment."

Jim & Nancy Mohni
Playground Committee Chairs
St. Mark¹s Lutheran Church
Marion , IA

Park & Recreation

"The highlight of (our 28 acre) site is the playground climbing aparatus ...in the center of the 8 fields that cater to baseball, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball and cheerleading. This GeoSculpt(TM) Ball in Glove has put a smile on many faces. It has proven to be a fun and challenging sport climbing event (and) a great backdrop for the baseball players coming from miles around taking personal and team photographs. I would highly recommend a GeoSculpture climbing activity for any site that hosts similar sporting events."

Alan Greene
Parks and Recreation Superintendent
City of Winter Springs, FL

"I have never had such pleasure writing a check before...Thank you so much for all your time and making this possible for us. Your installation crew was a great group of guys. There were very friendly and very efficient. I was down to the park 2 & 3 times a day, and they were all very courteous and answered any questions I had. On behalf of the Clifford DDA thank you again, and I'm sure we'll be talking in the future in case we decide on any additional equipment."

Linda Ford
Treasurer
Village of Clifford , MI

"We have 36 parks here, and I would say about 27 of them have some kind of Burke equipment in them. I¹ve been here for 21 years, and they were using Burke long before that. We have a lot of Series 2000. We are very happy with the product. no problems."

Al McDonald
Linden Recreation
Linden, NJ

Other

"Of all the equipment we have installed, I can say with confidence that Burke equipment has the least amount of problems of any manufacturer that we have dealt with."

Mitch Burley
Owner of a playground installation company
Mitch Burley Enterprises, Inc.
Otisville , MI