Playground Safety Surfacing Options

Your choice of playground safety surfacing will be an important factor in your design requirements. It should be considered early in the design process as it will affect other factors of the play area design. It will affect the budget and may or may not be able to be installed by volunteers. Study the options below to help determine the best solution for your project.

Playground Safety Surfacing Options

There are a number of material options available for playground safety surfacing. The following is a summary comparison of the typical common materials installed on public playgrounds. They vary greatly in cost, features, maintenance requirements, advantages and disadvantages. Review the grid below and contact our sales team to answer any questions.
Surface Type
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Engineered Wood Fiber
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Loose Fill Rubber
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Rubber Tiles
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Poured-In-Place Rubber
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Synthetic Turf
Cost
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$
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$$
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$$$$
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$$$$
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$$$$
Thickness
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9" to 12"
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6"
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Varies with requirements
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Varies with requirements
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Varies with requirements
Meets ADA
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Yes, when compacted and with regular maintenance
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
Color
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Natural
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Black, Terra Cotta, Brown, Green, Blue
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Numerous colors and combinations
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Numerous colors and combinations
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Shades of green
Advantages