Who We Are
2play turns underused spaces into active hubs
2play is a public health initiative built to combat sedentary lifestyles and promote healthy, engaged communities. Through our patent-pending automated gear access system, we partner with cities and private communities to make sports and recreation equipment readily available in parks and green spaces — igniting communities through the power of play.
How It Works
Six steps to a more active community
Choose free, paid, or donation-based pricing — then connect your bank account in minutes.
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Our patent-pending system provides the most flexible, configurable, and affordable play solution for any environment.
6 Regular · 0 Wide
per side
6 lockers · Single sided · 6 regular · 0 wide total
The Product
Product Snapshot
Intelligent hardware + software to bring play within reach
Hardware
Modular kiosks in 4, 6, 8, or 12 locker configurations with regular and wide sizes. Solar-powered or hard-wired. Tamper-resistant, outdoor-rated, and weatherproof.
Software
User-facing web application for seamless QR-to-rental flow — no app download needed. Plus an administrative panel for kiosk management, live analytics, and operations.
Solutions for every community
Made in America.
Played in America.
In the Press
Making Headlines
2play Lands at River Trails Park District
River Trails is the first park district in Illinois with a 2play Sports Kiosk. Mount Prospect visitors can now scan, unlock, and play with basketball, football, cornhole, pickleball, and chess gear on demand.
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2play Launches Self-Serve Sports Gear Kiosks
Learn how 2play is activating parks and public spaces nationwide with innovative self-serve sports equipment kiosks.
FAQ
Questions? Answered.
Set your own pricing (a free period plus hourly, per item or per kiosk). All rental revenue is remitted back to you, and optional donation prompts add more.
2play reviews every rental and reimburses you for unreturned items at the end of each billing cycle — and you keep the rental revenue.
Minimal — a quick check every 7–14 days. PlayPortal sends tasks, urgent alerts, and scheduled-service reminders so nothing slips.
Yes — optional per-kiosk operating hours (timezone-aware), or leave them open 24/7. Solar units automatically rest overnight when their battery runs low.
Instantly. Disable or lock any kiosk for weather, events, or maintenance, right from PlayPortal.
Yes — create custom items with photos, 'how to play' instructions, and your own pricing.
Choose a security tier (Hold, Method, Deferred, or Free), and optionally restrict access to approved email domains or a community password.
Yes — unlimited users with role-based access scoped per kiosk, across one or more organizations.
Under 90 minutes on either concrete or soil — and just as quick to relocate.
See It In Action
Igniting communities through the power of play
World's Most Innovative Park Amenity
We believe that the simplest moments can create the strongest connections, whether it's a spontaneous game of catch or a family frisbee session. We're transforming parks into active spaces where anyone can grab gear and start playing within minutes. Our mission is simple: turn every park visit into an opportunity for play, connection, and lasting memories.
