Purchasing Cooperatives
Canoe & Parkworks
The Canoe Playground Supply Program helps communities bring great parks and playgrounds to life with less complexity. Through Canoe’s cooperative purchasing agreements with Parkworks manufacturing partners, including KOMPAN and Waterplay, municipalities and public organizations can access trusted dry play and aquatic play solutions at competitive, pre-negotiated pricing, while simplifying procurement and maintaining full compliance.
Compliant
- Access playground, spray park, and outdoor fitness products through pre-tendered Canoe contracts that meet CETA, CFTA, NWPTA, and other applicable trade agreement requirements.
Competitive
- Benefit from competitively tendered contracts and preferential pricing secured on your behalf, without the need to run a full bidding process.
Convenient
- Streamline procurement with an easy purchasing process and support from both Canoe and your local Parkworks sales representative.
How does Canoe work?
Using the Canoe cooperative purchasing program with Parkworks is simple and efficient. Post a notice on your recognized electronic bid notification system indicating your intent to use Canoe, then connect with your local Parkworks sales representative to request Canoe pricing. Once pricing is confirmed, complete your purchase using the applicable Canoe contract number and keep your project moving.
How does it help?
Canoe helps organizations save time and internal resources by managing the competitive procurement process upfront. With pre-tendered, compliant contracts and access to trusted suppliers, teams can reduce risk, simplify purchasing, and focus on delivering great parks and play spaces.
What are the program benefits?
Partnering with Parkworks through the Canoe program provides access to a wide range of aquatic play solutions. Contracts are competitively tendered on your behalf and fully compliant with applicable trade agreements, offering preferential pricing and dedicated support to help projects move forward smoothly.
How do I become a member?
Becoming a Canoe member is straightforward and designed to support public sector organizations at any stage of a project. Eligible municipalities, schools, and public agencies can join Canoe to access cooperative purchasing opportunities and pre-tendered contracts. To learn more about Canoe and how it can support your park or playground project, contact your local Parkworks sales representative.
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Manufacturing Partners
KOMPAN is a world-leading manufacturer of commercial playground and outdoor fitness equipment, with more than 50 years of experience creating places that get communities moving.
Their offerings include playground systems, standalone play features, outdoor fitness solutions, and site furnishings for parks and public spaces. Known for thoughtful design, inclusive play, and dependable durability, KOMPAN creates spaces that draw people in and keep them engaged.
For communities looking to inspire movement, connection, and everyday play, KOMPAN delivers solutions designed to make a lasting impact.
Waterplay is a global leader in commercial aquatic play, with decades of experience creating splash pads and aquatic play environments that draw families in and bring communities to life.
Their offerings include splash pad features and aquatic play solutions for parks and public spaces. Known for innovation, quality, and long-term durability, Waterplay creates destinations where joy, connection, and everyday play take centre stage.
For communities ready to make a splash, Waterplay delivers solutions designed to stand out and last.