Kevin Marshall
Founder/Creative Director
Next Generation Recreation
Supplier
Original Join Date: 2026
Professional Bio
With more than 25 years in the commercial playground industry, Kevin Marshall Jr. brings a unique blend of hands-on experience, safety expertise, and creative vision to every project. He founded Next Generation Recreation to deliver turnkey recreation solutions that serve schools, parks, municipalities, churches, and neighborhoods across Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska.
Kevin’s career began on the installation side of the industry, where he spent two decades building playgrounds from the ground up. That foundation led to a deep understanding of what it takes to design and deliver safe, durable, and inspiring play spaces. Over the years, he has overseen projects both locally and internationally, with installations in Cairo, Egypt; Guatemala; and Israel.
He is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), Triax-certified for safety surfacing testing, and a long-time instructor for the NRPA CPSI course. Kevin has also served on industry boards and helped develop training curriculum through the NPCAI, contributing to higher standards in playground safety and construction nationwide.
His expertise goes beyond playgrounds to include skate parks, dog parks, outdoor fitness areas, shade structures, sports equipment, and site amenities. At the heart of every project is his belief in quality, service, and the positive impact of play.
“Do what you love and love what you do.”
It’s more than a motto for Kevin—it’s the foundation of how he leads his team and serves communities across the region.
Kevin’s career began on the installation side of the industry, where he spent two decades building playgrounds from the ground up. That foundation led to a deep understanding of what it takes to design and deliver safe, durable, and inspiring play spaces. Over the years, he has overseen projects both locally and internationally, with installations in Cairo, Egypt; Guatemala; and Israel.
He is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), Triax-certified for safety surfacing testing, and a long-time instructor for the NRPA CPSI course. Kevin has also served on industry boards and helped develop training curriculum through the NPCAI, contributing to higher standards in playground safety and construction nationwide.
His expertise goes beyond playgrounds to include skate parks, dog parks, outdoor fitness areas, shade structures, sports equipment, and site amenities. At the heart of every project is his belief in quality, service, and the positive impact of play.
“Do what you love and love what you do.”
It’s more than a motto for Kevin—it’s the foundation of how he leads his team and serves communities across the region.