Second-Generation Family-Owned Business Celebrates 70 Years: Kay Park Recreation Corp. Marks Milestone Anniversary
Apr 8, 2024
Janesville, Iowa — March 18, 2024 — Kay Park Recreation Corp., a pioneering manufacturer of outdoor park equipment, proudly announces its 70th anniversary since its inception in 1954. Founded by Keith Borglum, affectionately known as "Kay," the company has flourished under the stewardship of the Borglum family for two generations.
The journey began when Keith Borglum responded to a request from the City of Cedar Falls to craft steel charcoal grills for local parks. Setting up shop on his parents' farm, Keith's commitment to quality quickly earned acclaim, leading to an expanding product line including picnic tables, benches, trash containers, and bicycle racks.
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Janesville, Iowa — March 18, 2024 — Kay Park Recreation Corp., a pioneering manufacturer of outdoor park equipment, proudly announces its 70th anniversary since its inception in 1954. Founded by Keith Borglum, affectionately known as "Kay," the company has flourished under the stewardship of the Borglum family for two generations.
The journey began when Keith Borglum responded to a request from the City of Cedar Falls to craft steel charcoal grills for local parks. Setting up shop on his parents' farm, Keith's commitment to quality quickly earned acclaim, leading to an expanding product line including picnic tables, benches, trash containers, and bicycle racks.
Over the decades, Kay Park Recreation Corp. has grown exponentially, serving customers nationwide and beyond. Keith and his wife, Joyce, nurtured the business with dedication until their passing in 2016 and 2018, respectively. Today, their sons, Chris Borglum and Larry Borglum, carry forward the legacy with passion and innovation.
As Kay Park Recreation Corp. commemorates 70 years of excellence, the Borglum brothers are spearheading strategic initiatives to propel the company into the future. Plant operations have been expanded, the workforce enlarged, and machinery upgraded to ensure continued quality and efficiency. Notably, the company is poised to transition to solar power, with a newly constructed solar field at the Janesville facility.
"Customer service has always been our top priority," affirms Marilee Gray, a dedicated employee. "By consistently delivering quality products with integrity, we've cultivated enduring relationships. Our gratitude to our customers is immeasurable as we celebrate seven decades of making their spaces people friendly."
For more information about Kay Park Recreation Corp. and its product offerings, visit www.kaypark.com.
About Kay Park Recreation Corp.
Founded in 1954 by Keith "Kay" Borglum, Kay Park Recreation Corp. has been a leading manufacturer of outdoor furniture equipment for seven decades. From humble beginnings on a family farm, the company has expanded its product line and customer base, serving municipalities, parks, schools, and recreation centers across the United States and beyond. Today, under the leadership of the second generation of the Borglum family, Kay Park Recreation Corp. remains committed to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
