FOND DU LAC, Wis. - BCI Burke introduces its 2026 new product line, a collection of play solutions intentionally designed to expand inclusion and connection across outdoor environments of all sizes. Guided by research and more than a century of expertise, the new offerings reflect their continued commitment to creating play experiences that invite people of all abilities to move, explore and grow together.

As communities continue to evolve how they design outdoor spaces, the Burke 2026 products respond with innovative solutions, purposeful motion and developmentally rich play opportunities. Each new product transforms the way we experience the outdoors and balances performance, durability and human experience, supporting cohesive playspace design while delivering meaningful movement and engagement. Together, the products advance the Burke mission to deliver Play That Moves You® in ways that are intentional, inclusive and built to last in communities.


Designed for children ages 2-12 and exclusive to Burke, Vero offers a smooth, rhythmic motion that supports balance, coordination and sensory engagement while inviting longer, more inclusive play. (Photo Credit: BCI Burke)

Vero™ introduces a new category of freestanding motion play that delivers whole-body movement in a compact, purposeful form. Designed for children ages 2-12 and exclusive to Burke, Vero offers a smooth, rhythmic motion that supports balance, coordination and sensory engagement while inviting longer, more inclusive play. With multiple ways to sit, kneel, lounge or lean in, Vero meets children where they are and encourages shared experiences, cooperation and discovery across abilities.

The 360 Loop® Connection expands how kids can flow through the play space, linking play events with seamless movement and shared experiences. Designed to extend inclusive pathways and encourage continuous motion, it allows children of varied abilities to move alongside one another while choosing their own routes. As part of the 360 Loop Collection, the 360 Loop Connection strengthens integration, supports inclusive design and creates play spaces where movement, challenge and connection work together.

 

With layered routes, parallel pathways, and graduated challenges, the Strive collection supports movement, independence and shared play experiences for children of varied abilities. (Photo Credit: BCI Burke)

Nucleus® Strive™ expands inclusive play through a compact, configurable system designed to deliver high play value in any space. With layered routes, parallel pathways and graduated challenges, Strive supports movement, independence and shared play experiences for children of varied abilities. Purposeful spacing and flexible configuration allow the system to integrate seamlessly into a wide range of outdoor environments while helping communities create playspaces that encourage exploration, confidence and connection.


MOVMNT Centro is a compact, inclusive electronic game that brings fast-paced, full-body play to more places and spaces.
(Photo Credit: BCI Burke)

Part of the Burke MOVMNT® Collection, MOVMNT Centro is a compact, inclusive electronic game that can be freestanding or attached to playground structures either installed above or below a platform, bringing fast-paced, full-body play to more places and spaces. With real-time competition, mobility-device reach design and exciting gameplay, it's built for movement, motivation and multiplayer fun, delivering a full-circle play experience anywhere and everywhere.

The Burke NaturePlay® Collection expansion brings nature-inspired detail and imaginative play to every corner of the playspace. Post toppers and accents add color, dimension and interactive play while integrating seamlessly with NaturePlay structures and the Nucleus® play system. Organic forms and layered materials spark curiosity, creativity and connection, helping children engage with nature, movement and play in meaningful ways.


The Level X Dome features multiple climbing levels, sensory details, and accessible pathways that invite children of all abilities to explore, discover, and play in ways that are as dynamic and diverse as the design itself. (Photo Credit: BCI Burke)

Where art, movement and imagination come together, the Level X® Dome turns climbable architecture into an immersive play experience. Part of the Burke Level X Collection, this sculptural play event can stand alone, connect to a Nucleus® play system or include slides for added adventure. Multiple climbing levels, sensory details and accessible pathways invite children of all abilities to explore, discover and play in ways that are as dynamic and diverse as the design itself.

Burke expands vertical play with new climbing experiences that invite movement, choice and confidence. The Cliff Crest Climber brings the energy of real rock climbing into the playspace with realistic textures, purposeful grips and multiple routes that encourage kids to choose their own path and build strength and resilience. The Modo Climber offers a different climbing experience, bringing dynamic net climbing into a compact vertical form that connects platforms at various heights to create multidirectional movement and creative challenge.

Burke Fun Farm brings the warmth and familiarity of classic barn architecture into the playspace, using authentic forms, textures and designs to encourage imaginative, social and active play. The Ship Bow Climber introduces nautical fun through sculptural design and 360-degree climbing, with angled posts, plank details and a suspended porthole ring that invite kids to balance, climb and imagine. Together, these themed play experiences transform outdoor spaces into immersive destinations where storytelling, physical challenge and imagination come together.

The Synergy® play system expands with new play events designed to bring movement, discovery and connection to smaller spaces and budgets. Additions like the Terrex Climber Breve, SkyConnect Link, Ledge Link, ClimbConnect and NetLink Climber offer multidirectional climbing, balance challenges and sensory engagement, while under-platform features such as Acorn Hunt, Sensory Wall and STEM Table maximize space and developmental play. With thoughtful design, full-body movement, social interaction and Burke Built® Quality, Synergy continues to provide high play value in any community playspace.

Together, the 2026 Burke collection demonstrates how intentional design, inclusive play and dynamic movement can transform outdoor spaces of every kind. Each new product invites children of varying abilities to explore, climb, connect and imagine while supporting developmental growth, social interaction and full-body engagement. Designed with everyone in mind, the collection brings the highest level of outdoor play to communities, schools, parks and urban spaces of any size, reinforcing the Burke commitment to Play That Moves You.

About BCI Burke
BCI Burke designs and manufactures thoughtfully engineered play, recreation and outdoor fitness environments that support movement, development and connection. Founded in 1920 in Fond du Lac, Wis., Burke partners with landscape architects, parks and recreation professionals, schools and communities to create flexible, durable solutions rooted in purpose and performance. Guided by its mission to deliver Play That Moves You, BCI Burke brings more than a century of design expertise to spaces that invite people of all abilities to explore, engage and grow through play and movement.

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