How ParkPerks works
Earning points
- GPS-verified park check-in+10
- Photo of the play area (after review)+15
- Your first review on a park+20
- Condition report (broken equipment, etc.)+5
Fair-play rules: one scoring check-in per park per 20 hours, up to 3 scoring check-ins a day, and you must actually be at the park - we verify your location once, when you tap check in.
Levels
- Level 1 - New Parker0 pts
- Level 2 - Park Scout50 pts
- Level 3 - Park Regular150 pts
- Level 4 - Shade Finder300 pts
- Level 5 - Swing Shift500 pts
- Level 6 - Playground Pro750 pts
- Level 7 - Park Ranger1050 pts
- Level 8 - Master Parker1400 pts
Giveaways
We periodically run family giveaways (think a month of diapers or a case of applesauce). Every scoring check-in during the giveaway window is automatically one entry - no purchase, no extra steps. Winners are drawn at random, weighted by entries, and announced on the giveaways page under their display name.
Why photos are reviewed
Every photo is checked by a person before it appears, and we strip all hidden camera metadata (including GPS tags) the moment a photo is uploaded. Please photograph playgrounds and facilities, not people.