About

With over 20 years of designing play areas, Duke DeFillippo has become a leader in the playground industry. He has worked with some of the nation’s largest agencies. Coming back to New Mexico has been an easy, natural professional transition. Since returning to New Mexico, we have worked directly for the State of New Mexico, Albuquerque Public School District, Santa Fe Public School District, the City of Albuquerque, the City of Rio Rancho, the City of Farmington, the City of Hobbs and many more. With every passing month, we have worked with new clients, and the responses have been very positive about knowledge, communication, and customer service.

While our specialization in creating inclusive play environments with natural, themed, traditional and non-traditional play spaces, we offer far more than the standard post-and-deck designs. Our goal is to provide safe, challenging, and innovative park and playground designs for all those in New Mexico.

Kyle was born and raised Albuquerque, New Mexico playing on the ditch banks and at the playgrounds of our schools and parks. Kyle graduated the University of New Mexico with a Business and Organizational Leadership degree and is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector since 2022. Kyle’s professional goals are to provide great customer service while creating fun, safe and inclusive play environments.

Sid brings over two decades of experience in public safety and nonprofit leadership to his role at Creative Recreational Designs. With a career dedicated to building trust, fostering community, and ensuring safety, he combines a passion for customer service with meticulous attention to detail to help families and organizations create recreational spaces that inspire lasting childhood memories.

A graduate of the University of New Mexico with a degree in Business and Management, and Central New Mexico Community College with a degree in Health and Public Safety, SID’s academic foundation reflects his dual commitment to operational excellence and community well-being. His 20+ years working with nonprofit organizations focused on public safety have equipped him with a deep understanding of how safe, thoughtfully designed environments can positively impact children and families.

Since moving to New Mexico in 2001, SID has embraced the state’s recreational culture and, as a parent, gained firsthand appreciation for the vital role playgrounds play in children’s growth and development. This experience shapes his vision to deliver creative, safe, and fun designs that foster connection and joy. At Creative Recreational Designs, he believes every playground should be more than equipment—it should be a foundation for community, imagination, and lifelong memories.