BCI Burke announces the launch of Nucleus® Strive™, a compact, configurable play system designed to bring inclusive, developmentally rich play to parks, schools and community spaces of all sizes. Intentionally designed to support children of varied abilities, Nucleus Strive combines multiple climbers, parallel pathways and graduated challenges within a smaller footprint.
As communities continue to grow their outdoor spaces and prioritize inclusive design, Nucleus Strive offers a flexible solution that balances inclusion with meaningful physical challenge and sensory play opportunities. The system meets children where they are while encouraging movement, independence and shared play experiences that support long-term development.
Designed to maximize play value in any space, Nucleus Strive uses layered routes, parallel pathways and purposeful spacing to expand movement and exploration. Vertical and diagonal circulation opportunities create clear flow and intuitive wayfinding while supporting varied play experiences across diverse abilities. By balancing inclusion, challenge and efficient use of space, Nucleus Strive supports cohesive playspace design and helps more children move, explore and grow together.
Nucleus Strive was designed to help designers and communities deliver inclusive play without compromising challenge,” said Jakob Wischstadt, Senior Industrial Designer at BCI Burke. “It offers a versatile system that maximizes play value, supports inclusion goals, varies challenges and fits sites where space is limited.”
Nucleus Strive features a range of thoughtfully designed climbing components, including the Strive Inclusive Climber, which integrates purposeful hand supports to facilitate reverse transfer and independent movement for children who use mobility devices. The Strive Inclusive Switchback Climber provides a fast, accessible route to a 96-inch platform through ergonomic handholds and integrated rest points, supporting a wide range of users in a shared play experience.
Additional components such as the Strive Angled Net Climber and Strive Tri Climber introduce open-ended movement, four-point climbing and varied access points that promote strength, coordination, spatial awareness and problem-solving. Walkways and parallel play paths allow children to choose their own routes while remaining engaged alongside peers, supporting social development in a low-pressure, child-directed environment.
Designed for configuration flexibility, Nucleus Strive allows designers to combine components in numerous ways to meet site, budget and community needs while supporting sensory, cognitive, physical and social-emotional development. By integrating inclusive access, purposeful challenge and efficient use of space, Nucleus Strive helps communities create play environments where more children can climb, explore and grow together.