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Imaginative & Pretend Play Equipment
Imaginative play equipment gives children a setting and a prop, then gets out of the way. A tractor, a trail bus, a locomotive, a playhouse, a store front, a steering wheel, a periscope, or a themed panel is enough to start a game that can run for an entire recess.
BDI Play Designs supplies themed and pretend-play equipment as freestanding pieces and as features built into a larger structure: vehicle and train play, playhouses and cozy cubbies, café and market panels, animal and creature climbers, telephones and talk tubes, sand and digger play, and role-play panels at both deck and ground level.
This is the most social category on a playground. Pretend play is where children negotiate roles, take turns, and include each other, so it does work that climbing and sliding do not — which is why school playgrounds and childcare centres almost always want some of it.
Most imaginative-play items sit at ground level and need very little clear space, so they are among the easiest additions to an existing playground. Built to CAN/CSA-Z614 and ASTM F1487, made in Alberta, and shipped across Canada and the United States.
CedarScape TimberCafe
The CedarScape TimberCafe combines a rope climber with a café-themed play space. Children can climb the 20 mm steel-core nylon rope, then gather in the café area to serve, order and role-play together. The frame is built from UV-stained 8x8 cedar timbers with stainless steel hardware. It is made in Alberta and built to CSA Z614. Pairing climbing with pretend play gives the piece appeal for a wide range of children. It fits beside the TimberCube and other cedar pieces in a natural-look playground. See the full CedarScape cedar play line.
Cozy Cabin
The Cozy Cabin is a woodsy, whimsically themed playhouse that anchors imaginative play for the youngest visitors. Its powder-coated steel frame and composite planks give it a rustic cabin look while standing up to commercial use and the elements. Sized for ages 18 months to 5 years and a compact 7' x 5' footprint, it drops easily into tot lots, daycares, and early-learning play areas. Built to CSA Z614 and ASTM F1487, and shipped across North America.
On-a-Roll
The On A Roll combines movement, accessibility, and social play in one exciting playground feature. Designed to accommodate children with diverse abilities, it encourages cooperative interaction, sensory engagement, and physical development through rolling motion. The result is a fun, inclusive play experience where every child can participate, connect, and thrive. The On-a-Roll from Blue Imp is a durable, commercial-grade playground product for schools, parks, and communities — available across North America.
We Rock
The We Rock is a truly inclusive play feature that ensures children of varying abilities can enjoy movement side by side. Its versatile seating options provide accessible participation for a wide range of users, encouraging social interaction, sensory stimulation, and active play. By combining accessibility with engaging motion, the We Rock helps create playgrounds where everyone belongs. The We Rock from Blue Imp is a durable, commercial-grade playground product for schools, parks, and communities — available across North America.
Off-Roader
The Off-Roader is a stationary off-road truck that children climb into. It has seats and steering wheels for a driver and passenger, a cargo box in the back, big tread tires and headlights, so it is built for pretend play. This version has plastic wheels. Blue Imp rates it for ages 18 months to 12 years. The overall footprint is about 18 x 21 ft (per Blue Imp). It is built to CSA Z614 and made in Medicine Hat, Alberta. BDI is the Blue Imp distributor for Southern Alberta and Eastern BC.
Digger
The Digger lets kids scoop and swivel their way through imaginative sandbox play. A cast-aluminum seat and bucket rotate freely on a stainless-steel shaft with bushings, so even young children can dig, turn, and dump with ease. With play value for ages 18 months to 12 years and an inclusive, ground-level design, it suits sand areas and accessible playgrounds alike. Powder-coated steel construction built to CSA Z614 and ASTM F1487. Shipped across North America.
Off-Roader - Wheelchair Accessible
The Off Roader Wheelchair Accessible transforms imaginative play into an experience everyone can enjoy. Its inclusive design welcomes children using mobility devices, allowing them to participate fully alongside their peers. Whether embarking on make-believe adventures or building social connections, children develop creativity, communication skills, and confidence through play that leaves no one behind. Wheelchair Accessible from Blue Imp is a durable, commercial-grade playground product for schools, parks, and communities — available across North America.
Fire Engine - Accessible
The Fire Engine is an open-frame fire truck for pretend play, with a steering wheel, lights and a "Blue Imp Fire Dept" sign. This accessible version has a low entry, so children who use mobility devices can get in. The frame is square tubing and galvanized pipe with a cast aluminum steering wheel, finished in a durable polyester powder coat. Blue Imp rates it for ages 18 months to 12 years. The overall footprint is about 17 x 16 ft (per Blue Imp). It is built to CSA Z614 and made in Medicine Hat, Alberta. BDI is the Blue Imp distributor for Southern Alberta and Eastern BC.
Punch Buggy w/Plastic Wheels
The Punch Buggy is a stationary car frame shaped like a classic Beetle, with two rows of seats and steering wheels for pretend driving. This version has plastic wheels. Blue Imp rates it for ages 18 months to 12 years. The overall footprint is about 18 x 21 ft (per Blue Imp). It is built to CSA Z614 and made in Medicine Hat, Alberta. BDI is the Blue Imp distributor for Southern Alberta and Eastern BC.
Railway Pump Car
The Railway Pump Car is a see-saw styled as a handcar on train wheels. Two children sit facing each other and pump the A-frame handle to rock up and down. Blue Imp rates it for ages 5 to 12. The overall footprint is about 17 x 23 ft (per Blue Imp). It is built to CSA Z614 and made in Medicine Hat, Alberta. BDI is the Blue Imp distributor for Southern Alberta and Eastern BC.
Punch Buggy w/ Floor
The Punch Buggy is a stationary car frame shaped like a classic Beetle, with two rows of seats and steering wheels for pretend driving. This version has a solid floor. Blue Imp rates it for ages 18 months to 12 years. The overall footprint is about 18 x 22 ft (per Blue Imp). It is built to CSA Z614 and made in Medicine Hat, Alberta. BDI is the Blue Imp distributor for Southern Alberta and Eastern BC.
Bus - Wheelchair Accessible
The Wheelchair Accessible Bus invites children of all abilities to climb aboard and embark on imaginative adventures together. Designed to accommodate mobility devices, it encourages inclusive social play while fostering creativity, communication, and cooperative interaction. By ensuring every child can take part in the journey, this accessible play feature helps create meaningful connections and a playground experience where everyone belongs. The Bus - Wheelchair Accessible from Blue Imp is a durable, commercial-grade playground product for schools, parks, and communities — available across North America.
Road Sign
This is a stop sign on an 8'6" post, for pretend traffic play on a playground or around a trike path. It is made by Blue Imp in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Browse more park furniture and site amenities.
Crawl Tube 48"
The 48-inch Crawl Tube adds a classic tunnel to any play area — a durable, commercial-grade crawl-through that sparks peek-a-boo, chase, and hide-and-seek while helping younger children build spatial awareness and confidence moving through enclosed space. A simple, rugged Blue Imp component that drops into a new or existing playground. Built to CSA Z614 and ASTM F1487, and shipped across North America and installed by BDI Play Designs throughout Alberta and BC.
Sundial
The Sundial is a table-height sundial on a single post. Children can read the time from the shadow of the gnomon and learn how the sun moves across the sky. This version is set for northern latitudes. Blue Imp rates it for ages 18 months to 12 years. It is built to CSA Z614 and made in Medicine Hat, Alberta. BDI is the Blue Imp distributor for Southern Alberta and Eastern BC.
Accessible Bouncing Buddy Bus
The Accessible Bouncing Buddy Bus brings inclusive, imaginative ride-on play to schoolyards, parks, and community spaces. Each spring-mounted bus sits on a 12"-18" transfer-height deck so children using mobility devices can climb aboard alongside their friends. Choose from three themes - the classic Accessible Buddy Bus, the rugged Accessible Bouncing Trail Bus, and the Accessible Bouncing Train - each finished in super-durable powder-coated steel with UV-stabilized HDPE panels and cast-aluminum steering wheels. Built to CSA Z614 and ASTM F1487, manufactured in Alberta by Blue Imp and installed by BDI Play Designs across Canada.
Buddy Bus
The Buddy Bus loads up a whole crew for imaginative road trips — a spring-mounted bus body that rocks and sways on four coil springs while kids take turns at the cast-aluminum steering wheels. Bright UV-stabilized HDPE panels form the body and eyes, with a vinyl-coated perforated-steel floor and seat underfoot. Sized for ages 2–12 in about a 23 ft x 20 ft space. Built to CSA Z614 and ASTM F1487. Available across North America.
ImpMobile
The ImpMobile is a stationary play car with a rounded body, perforated side panels and seats inside for pretend driving. Climbing holds on the roof let children climb over the top as well as play inside. Blue Imp rates it for ages 18 months to 12 years. The overall footprint is about 17 x 22 ft (per Blue Imp). It comes in-ground or baseplated. It is built to CSA Z614 and made in Medicine Hat, Alberta. BDI is the Blue Imp distributor for Southern Alberta and Eastern BC.
Character Climber
Character Climbers double as playful sculptures and low, approachable climbers, inviting younger children to scramble, perch, and invent stories around a friendly figure. Their low-to-the-ground profile keeps early climbing confidence-building and safe, while the themed shapes give a play space instant personality. Choose the character that fits your site, for ages 2–12. Built to CSA Z614 and ASTM F1487. Available across North America.
Wacky Shack
The Wacky Shack is a small playhouse with wavy panels, windows and a door. Children gather inside for pretend and social play. Blue Imp rates it for ages 18 months to 12 years. The overall footprint is about 5 x 6 ft (per Blue Imp). It comes in-ground or baseplated. It is built to CSA Z614 and made in Medicine Hat, Alberta. BDI is the Blue Imp distributor for Southern Alberta and Eastern BC.
Cloud Chaser
The Cloud Chaser is a gentle two-spring rider that lets little ones bounce, rock, and daydream their way across the sky. Its chunky UV-stabilized HDPE body, seats, and handholds are sized and shaped for toddlers, mounted on two steel coil springs over a powder-coated steel frame. Perfect for tot lots and early-learning yards, for ages 2–5 in about a 17 ft x 15 ft area. Built to CSA Z614 and ASTM F1487. Available across North America.
Teepee
The Teepee is an A-frame climber shaped like a teepee. One side is a climbing panel with holds and the other has ladder rungs, so children can climb up either way and play inside. Blue Imp rates it for ages 18 months to 12 years. The overall footprint is about 19 x 19 ft (per Blue Imp). It is built to CSA Z614 and made in Medicine Hat, Alberta. BDI is the Blue Imp distributor for Southern Alberta and Eastern BC.
Tractor
The Tractor is an open-frame tractor for pretend play. It has large rear tires, a steering wheel, an exhaust stack and a box at the back for passengers or cargo. Blue Imp rates it for ages 18 months to 12 years. The overall footprint is about 18 x 20 ft (per Blue Imp). It is built to CSA Z614 and made in Medicine Hat, Alberta. BDI is the Blue Imp distributor for Southern Alberta and Eastern BC.
Fire Engine
The Fire Engine is a freestanding fire truck for pretend play, sized for young children. It has a steering wheel and space for a crew. The frame is 1-1/2" square tubing and galvanized pipe, finished in a durable polyester powder coat. It is built to CSA Z614 and made in Medicine Hat, Alberta. BDI is the Blue Imp distributor for Southern Alberta and Eastern BC.
Snake Balance Beam
The Snake Balance Beam is a low, winding beam shaped like a snake, from its head to the tip of its tail. Children walk its curves to practise balance, and it works well as a link between other ground-level play pieces. Blue Imp rates it for ages 5 to 12, and it is IPEMA-certified. The overall footprint is about 14 x 22 ft (per Blue Imp). It comes in-ground or baseplated. It is built to CSA Z614 and made in Medicine Hat, Alberta. BDI is the Blue Imp distributor for Southern Alberta and Eastern BC.
Sand Lab
The Sand Lab is a sand table with a chute and a funnel. Young children can pour, sift and slide sand. Blue Imp rates it for ages 18 months to 5 years. The overall footprint is about 3 x 6 ft (per Blue Imp). It comes in-ground or baseplated. It is built to CSA Z614 and made in Medicine Hat, Alberta. BDI is the Blue Imp distributor for Southern Alberta and Eastern BC.
Storefront with Toadstool Seat
The Storefront is a ground-level play panel with a toadstool seat in front. Children set up shop, sell and buy, and take turns sitting on the toadstool. It is built from galvanized pipe and tube with stainless steel, and is listed as ADA-compliant. It is built to CSA Z614 and made in Medicine Hat, Alberta. BDI is the Blue Imp distributor for Southern Alberta and Eastern BC.
Dexter The Dragon
Dexter the Dragon is a friendly spring-mounted rider that gives toddlers a storybook creature to climb aboard and bounce along on gentle adventures. The chunky, colourful body is easy for little hands and feet to grip, riding on steel coil springs over a powder-coated frame for a soft, controlled rock. Sized for ages 2–5 in about an 18 ft x 15 ft area. Built to CSA Z614 and ASTM F1487. Available across North America.
Weenotes Ensemble - Freenotes
The Weenotes Ensemble groups three compact Freenotes instruments, the Merry, the Piper and the Griffin, for sites that want a full outdoor music area in a small footprint. Each instrument has fewer keys than the larger models but the same tuned, weatherproof sound. The Merry's bright metal bars, the Piper's earthy fiberglass bars and the Griffin's ringing chimes are all tuned to C major pentatonic, so anything played together sounds good. It suits children and adults alike. Specifications: Instruments included: Merry, Piper, Griffin Freenotes Harmony Park instruments are made in the United States and built to stay outdoors year-round. BDI Play Designs supplies and installs them across Alberta; see our assembly and installation service.