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10 RECRE8-NC •
Summer 2016
P
arks and recreation is big business these days. Cunningham
Recreation, a regional provider of park and playground
products and services, based in Charlotte, NC is celebrating
50 years in business this year. Play, physical activity and
recreation are an important part of living, not just for individuals,
but for communities too. Cunningham Associates was established in
Virginia in 1966 by George Cunningham. Cunningham Associates,
now known as Cunningham Recreation, a leader in the park and
playground industry with a vision that has spanned three generations,
has grown to have a national presence. Scott Cunningham, President
of Cunningham Recreation, says the number one reason for their
success over 50 years is their customers. “We are truly celebrating such
a significant milestone because of our customers, and the relationships
we have built over the years.” The Cunninghams also believe their
success and longevity can be attributed to the partnerships they
have forged along the way, as well as the dedication of hard-working
professional sales associates and staff members.
Most recently, Cunningham Recreation has started the Play 4 ALL
Campaign. The Play 4 ALL initiative is a collective effort to coordinate,
support, and mobilize partners from multiple sectors in order to
provide advocacy, leadership and guidance in the creation of play and
50 YEARS of PLAYING…
It’s Been A Family Business for Three Generations
Scott, Lisa, Skip and John are the second and third generations to lead Cunningham Recreation
By Michele Breakfield, Director of Marketing, Cunningham Recreation