StoneWood Steppers

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StoneWood Steppers look like tree stumps. Children jump, balance and step from one to the next, making up their own routes across a play area. They are cast in Alberta from glass-fibre-reinforced concrete (GFRC) and meet CSA Z614. They come in two sizes, 12" (SW2567) and 24" (SW2569), and can be set at different heights and spacings to adjust the challenge. Steppers are a simple way to connect play features or to add a balance path to a nature-themed playground. See the full StoneWood concrete play line.

Play Report: Natural Texture and Elevation at Lawrence Park, Kalispell

The Play Report

Apr 2025

Play Report: Natural Texture and Elevation at Lawrence Park, Kalispell

Why the secluded, wooded setting of Kalispell's Lawrence Park suits nature-themed play, from sculpted textures to boulder scrambles and stump climbers. A Play Report case study, not a BDI installation.

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BDI StoneWood Installation: Regency Park, Sherwood Park

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Oct 2025

BDI StoneWood Installation: Regency Park, Sherwood Park

Discover how we've integrated the nature-inspired BDI StoneWood™ log tunnel and steppers into the mature landscape of Ritchie Way Park. This installation highlights the durability of GFRC (concrete) in high-moisture sand surfacing and demonstrates our commitment to supplying rugged, rot-proof components to the Sherwood Park and Edmonton community.

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Technical Spotlight: The Realism of GFRC

Project

Nov 2025

Technical Spotlight: The Realism of GFRC

The look of real timber meets the strength of reinforced concrete at Toronto’s Havenbrook Park. Discover how BDI’s StoneWood Log Steppers bring forest-inspired texture to everyday play, with shipping across Canada and the United States. Plus, explore surfacing ideas that help preserve a natural look while managing wear in busy playgrounds.

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Biophilic Design at Ecole Notre Dame de la Paix

Project

Aug 2023

Biophilic Design at Ecole Notre Dame de la Paix

An outdoor classroom brings a touch of the forest to Calgary’s École Notre Dame de la Paix. Explore the rationale behind BDI’s design—from nature-inspired seating and leaf-shaped shade canopies to practical teaching tools—and how each choice supports learning, comfort, and connection.

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Cavendish Center: Engineering the Extraordinary

Project

Mar 2019

Cavendish Center: Engineering the Extraordinary

Discover how BDI transformed a bold indoor playground concept at Lethbridge’s Cavendish Farms Centre into a custom play environment inspired by Southern Alberta’s coulees — a landmark project that helped shape BDI’s approach to custom engineering and design.

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