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Play RGV LLC

Shade & Shelters

Shade sails, cantilevers and full canopies sized to theuse zone, engineered for Texas wind loads and summer sun.

Shade designed for Texas heat.

Shade Structures

Fabric systems that cool play and gathering areas.

Shade Sails

Tensioned fabric sails in single and layered arrays.

Cantilever Shade

Post-to-one-side units that keep use zones clear.

Full-Canopy Systems

Complete coverage engineered over entire structures.

Swing Shade

Canopies sized to cover one to three swing bays.

Park Shelters

Steel structures that hold a gathering.

Steel Pavilions

Bolted steel shelters from 20 to 100+ feet.

Gazebos & Pergolas

Smaller shelters for seating areas and trailheads.

Bench Shade

Single-bench canopies for bus stops and paths.

Picnic Shelters

Open-sided shelters sized over picnic tables.

Know the facts.

Shade works
where the sun hits.

We consider sun direction, equipment, seating, and peak-use hours—so shade is placed where people actually need it. We plan footings, clearances, and wind loads with the layout, so structures stay safe and covered spaces stay usable through Texas summers.

Why it matters

Shade only works where people are.

DID YOU KNOW? · TEXAS SUN

Afternoon shade moves.

As the sun moves west, shadows extend east. A canopy positioned for noon may not shade the same equipment later in the day.

Plan for the hours people actually use the space.

15°F COOLER UNDER SHADE

Reported beneath canopies in an EPA playground project.

90–95% UV RAYS BLOCKED

Reported for canopies used
in that project.

10 AM–4 PM STRONGEST UV HOURS

UV rays are generally strongest during these hours.

Figures reflect cited research or federal guidance. Requirements and performance vary by facility, product, jurisdiction, installation, use, and maintenance.

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We work across manufacturers to help match shade and shelter options to your site, coverage needs, budget, and use.

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