
There is an increasing awareness of the need to protect against the sun’s harmful UV rays and to keep outdoor areas cooler. Summit Recreation supplies functional and esthetically pleasing sun shade canopies and fabric awnings that are designed to provide easy shade options for schools, day care centers, parks, outdoor seating and outdoor waiting areas.
The shade canopies are designed for numerous applications such as covering playground equipment, shade for bleachers, parking covers, pool areas, and shade for outdoor dining. Shade structures consist of a tensioned membrane fabric attached to a permanent steel frame and can be pre-engineered in various shapes and sizes giving the flexibility to the particular site needs. Square shade structures, rectangular and hexagonal shade structures, cantilever shade and shade sails are all customary designs. Our high quality, durable shade structures can also be customized for the perfect fit in your unique setting.
| Square Shade Structure |
Square Shade structure for Day Care Centers ![]() |
Square Shade Structures for schools ![]() |
| Rectangle Shade Structure |
Rectangle Shade Structure for Playgrounds ![]() |
Rectangular Shade Structure covering swings ![]() |
| Cantilever Shade Structure |
Cantilever shade structure for swimming pool patio ![]() |
Cantilever shade structure for bleachers ![]() |
| Hexagon Shade Structures |
Hexagon shade structure for outdoor seating area ![]() |
Hexagon shade structure for poolside ![]() |
Manufactured from high density UV stabilized polyethylene shade structures and tensions fabric structures are engineered to withstand high winds and are suitable for snow load areas. Shade awnings come with optional elbow release mechanisms to give flexibility for use in hurricane and high wind areas and for shade structures for coastal areas.













