For years, customers have known PlayStar for designing and manufacturing durable outdoor products built for family recreation. While many people recognize the company for backyard playsets, another important part of the business has continued to grow steadily over time: docks and waterfront systems.
To better serve waterfront customers and create a more focused experience, PlayStar dock products have officially moved to a dedicated website at PortsideDocks.com.
The new Portside Docks brand allows the company to focus specifically on waterfront products, dock systems, accessories, and dock support resources while continuing to manufacture the same trusted products customers have relied on for years.
Why the Dock Products Were Moved to a Separate Brand
As the dock side of the business expanded, it became clear that dock buyers and playset buyers were looking for very different information, products, and support resources.
Families shopping for backyard swing sets typically search for outdoor play equipment, while waterfront property owners are focused on dock systems, shoreline access, durability, maintenance, and lakefront performance.
Separating the brands allows each website to better serve its audience while creating a more streamlined shopping and support experience.
PortsideDocks.com now provides a dedicated destination for:
- Residential dock systems
- Dock accessories and hardware
- Waterfront installation information
- Dock support resources
- Shoreline product education
- Dock replacement parts and upgrades
At the same time, PlayStar.com remains focused on outdoor wooden playsets, backyard swing sets, and family recreation products. Families looking for premium backyard play equipment can still visit PlayStar to explore modular wooden playsets, climbing systems, slides, swings, and outdoor activity systems designed for long-term backyard fun.
Same Manufacturer. Same Quality Standards.
Although the brands are now separated online, PlayStar remains the manufacturer behind Portside Docks products.
The same engineering approach, manufacturing experience, and commitment to long-term durability continue behind the scenes. Customers will continue working with a company that has decades of experience designing products for outdoor family use.
As a dock manufacturer, PlayStar has continued investing in products designed to handle demanding outdoor environments while providing reliable long-term performance for residential waterfront properties.
In addition to direct online sales, Portside and PlayStar dock products continue to be available through select retail partners and big box stores, including Menards, helping customers access dock systems and accessories through both online and in-store channels.
A Better Experience for Dock Customers
One of the biggest goals behind the move was creating a website experience specifically built around dock ownership and waterfront living.
Instead of docks being one category inside a much larger recreational website, Portside Docks now allows customers to browse products, compare dock options, and access waterfront-specific information in one dedicated location.
This also creates opportunities for expanded dock resources, product guides, installation support, and future dock product growth.
Continued Growth for the Portside Docks Brand
The launch of PortsideDocks.com represents an important next step as the company continues expanding its waterfront product lineup and support resources.
Customers can expect continued investment in dock systems, accessories, and product innovation while maintaining the quality standards and customer support that helped build the PlayStar name over the years.
For current customers, the products, support team, and manufacturing expertise remain the same. The difference is simply a more focused brand built specifically for waterfront living.
Visit PortsideDocks.com to explore the full lineup of dock products and waterfront solutions.