Who We Are
About Fit N Fun Backyards
At Fit N Fun Backyards, we believe the best family moments happen right outside your back door, and we offer the upgrades to make those moments easy. We offer playsets, basketball hoops, gazebos, pergolas, outdoor kitchens and more, plus the surfacing materials to make the space as fun and safe as possible.
In addition to offering free shipping, we're the family-owned business behind Bear Playgrounds, with over 30 years in the outdoor living industry. We've spent those years helping families build backyards they absolutely love, spaces where the kids play, the grown-ups unwind, and everyone wants to be. As long-time installers and distributors of backyard upgrades of all types, we can help you see the vision of your perfect backyard and bring it to life.
Our Story
Fit N Fun Backyards is the sister company of Bear Playgrounds, an installer and distributor of backyard and playground equipment for over 30 years. With the experience we have in building your perfect backyard, Fit N Fun Backyards exists to provide our high quality equipment in an Ecommerce format, shipping nationwide.
Fit N Fun Backyards was Built from a Simple Belief:
Families deserve a backyard they're proud of, a place where kids burn energy, parents decompress, and Saturday nights feel like a vacation. What started as a passion for quality play equipment has grown into a trusted nationwide retailer for everything that makes a backyard worth living in.
What We Carry
Over the years we have built strong relationships with the best manufacturers in the industry.
When we offer playsets, basketball hoops, shelters, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, playground surfacing supplies and more, our choice in manufacturer comes from a long time in the industry and an understanding of the best products available in each category.
That is why you will find brands like AlleyOOP Trampolines, Ironclad Sports Basketball Hoops, Swing Kingdom, Backyard Discovery, Playsafer Rubber Mulch in our lineup. These are not brands you find on just any website.
They are brands that have earned their place through years of proven performance and safety.
Steven Baker
President/General Manager
Email: sbaker@snider-rec.com
Steve was one of the founders of Bear Playgrounds, a sister company of Fit N Fun Backyards. He and his parents, Bob & Karen Baker, started B.E.A.R. of PA back in 1992. He has been selling residential and commercial playgrounds for over 30 years, with Fit N Fun Backyards created as an e-commerce platform to deliver the same backyard delight across the entire US that Bear has provided for the Pittsburgh region.
Crystal Baker
Sales Manager
Email: crystal@bearofpa.com
Crystal started with Bear Playgrounds at the young age of 18. Since that time, she has grown to oversee the residential division and the creation and management of Fit N Fun Backyards. Crystal spends several days each year building playsets with the installation crews at customer's homes in order to stay on top of design changes and continue learning about our product's installation processes. Crystal has been involved in the playground industry for 24 years!
Scott Jones
Warehouse Manager
Email: scott@bearofpa.com
Scott Jones, our Warehouse Manager, plays a critical role in keeping operations running smoothly. As part of our family-run business and Crystal’s father, Scott brings a strong sense of pride and dedication to his work. He oversees inventory management and ensures all orders are accurately prepared for upcoming deliveries and shipments. Scott’s attention to detail and organizational expertise keep the warehouse efficient and well-stocked, making sure the parts and materials we need are always on hand. His reliability and commitment make him an invaluable asset to both our team and our customers.
Thank you for choosing Fit N Fun Backyards, where backyard fun begins!
Our Promise to You
Whether you're building a play paradise for little ones, a game-day driveway for your teenagers, a peaceful gazebo retreat for yourself, or a full outdoor kitchen for summer entertaining, we carry products across every category to bring your vision to life.
