KOMPAN CommonGround™: When play, fitness, and community come together
More than equipment. A complete solution.
Creating a successful multigenerational space requires more than play equipment, fitness equipment, or site amenities alone. It requires a partner that can design the entire experience as one cohesive destination.
KOMPAN brings together industry-leading play, outdoor fitness and sport equipment, site amenities, design expertise, and installation services under one roof - giving you a single point of contact from concept to completion.
Our specialists help you:
Understand your users and community needs
Design activity zones that work together
Balance play, fitness, and social interaction
Create attractive and compliant layouts
Deliver a complete project through one trusted partner
From the first concept sketch to final installation, KOMPAN helps create spaces where communities connect, move, and thrive.
Building stronger community spaces
The best outdoor spaces aren't designed for one age group - they're designed for everyone.
Children can play freely
Teens can stay active
Adults can exercise, socialise, or relax
Communities can connect
Families can spend quality time together without everyone having to do the same thing. Children can play independently while parents stay nearby, creating a safe and connected experience for all.
Everyone has something to do. Everyone has a reason to stay.
We call this approach KOMPAN CommonGround™.
Designed for connection
Play, fitness, and social spaces are brought together into one connected environment. Different activities have their own areas, but the overall experience feels shared and connected.
Connected, not isolated
Pathways, landscaping, seating areas, and surfacing create natural transitions between activities while maintaining visibility and a shared atmosphere.
A shared social heart
Social gathering spaces such as seating, tables, and shaded areas encourage people to stay longer, meet others, and become part of community life.
Safe and easy to use
Each area is designed to meet relevant safety requirements while remaining intuitive and accessible for users of different ages and abilities.
Why multigenerational spaces work
More activity throughout the day When people of different ages have something to do, spaces stay active longer and become part of everyday community life.
Better community connections Shared spaces encourage interaction between generations, neighbours, friends, and families.
A better experience for families Children can play independently while parents stay nearby - exercising, socialising, or relaxing. Everyone remains connected while doing what they enjoy.
Healthier lifestyles Making activity visible and accessible helps more people move more often.
Backed by research and real-world use
When people of different ages can be active side by side, outdoor spaces become destinations people return to again and again.
Well-designed multigenerational spaces are shown to:
Increase participation across age groups
Encourage longer visits and repeat use
Strengthen social interaction
Support community life
Check out some existing sites that combine play and fitness to create spaces that welcome children and adults alike.
Create spaces that bring people together
Whether you're designing a neighbourhood park, schoolyard, urban space, or community destination, we can help create environments where children play, adults stay active, and communities connect.
Frequently asked questions
A multigenerational outdoor space is designed for people of all ages to use simultaneously, combining activities such as play and fitness within a single connected environment.
Play and fitness areas are designed as separate zones within one shared space, using layout, distance, and landscaping to meet safety requirements while maintaining visibility and connection.
Combining play and fitness increases space usage, encourages social interaction, supports healthier lifestyles, and creates more dynamic and attractive environments.
Multigenerational spaces allow family members to spend time together without everyone needing to do the same activity.
Children can play while parents exercise, socialise, or relax nearby, creating a better experience for the whole family.