Custom Design and Construction
to Last a Lifetime
Go Out and Play is a small business with a Great Mission: To design and build the most creative, safe, durable and enticing outdoor structures to get children and adults out of the house and into their imaginations. Whether it’s one tree or a forest, an open back yard or an overgrown hillside, we will transform your environment into a new world!
Since 1989, Go Out and Play has been North Carolina’s first class industrial strength outdoor building company with a proven track record satisfying residential, educational and commercial clients alike. Let us put our experience and integrity to work for you and your family, your business, school or church!
What exactly, you may ask, do we build? Just about anything! We are prolific creators of imaginative treehouses, sturdy decks, durable swingsets, comfortable screened in porches, and expansive playgrounds for both kids and their parents. We also provide more utilitarian services such as building carports and workshops, gazebos and shelters, arbors and pergolas, fences and garden creations, and staining and maintenance. You can view our custom carpentry and designs at schools, churches, parks and back yards all across North Carolina’s Piedmont and Triangle regions.
"Thanks for transforming the barren wasteland at McDougle Elementary School into a ’Playland Extravaganza!’ by adding a bunch of creative, fun, beautifully constructed play elements for children of all ages."
Nancy S. - Early Childhood Designer and Parent - McDougle Elementary School, Carrboro
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What’s Happening
We’ve just finished a great new playground for the Children’s House of Durham Montessori, a bunch of great treehouses and swingsets, and an amazing treehouse renovation. Come back soon for more updates and photos here and in our Photo Gallery.
On the website front, we’re working on a serious site facelift -- aesthetic and technical. We are also fleshing out descriptions in our Playground Equipment and Accessories section. Please bear with us as we make our changes!
Know Someone?
Contact Us if you know someone who could use our services and don’t forget to ask about our referral program!
D.I.Y.
Want to build a treehouse yourself? Back in the day it was all do it yourself, but now, with the current state of liability, it's a good idea to build a safe structure. To help the creative family, Art is working on a guide to building your own fancy treehouse. We will be uploading several basic tutorials to our website throughout the coming year, and eventually selling the complete guide.
Want to Share?
Send us photos of your Treehouse or links to your website.
Not in North Carolina?
We haven’t traditionally worked outside of the state, but if you have a special project, we’d be glad make a quote for our consultation, design, or construction services.