Key benefits:

Artificial grass offers numerous playground advantages; it is a safer, more durable, and lower-maintenance alternative to natural grass. A popular playground surface choice for creating secure, durable, and low-maintenance play areas.  Artificial grass offers

Safety:

Cushioning for Falls: Artificial grass, especially when installed with a shock-absorbent underlayment, provides a softer surface than natural grass or hard surfaces like asphalt, reducing the risk of injuries from falls.

Reduced Risk of Slips and Trips: A level and even surface helps minimize tripping hazards, and the consistent traction offered by artificial grass reduces the risk of slips, particularly compared to muddy or uneven natural grass.

Allergy-Friendly: Artificial grass eliminates the pollen and allergens associated with natural grass, making it an excellent option for children with allergies.

Durability and Low Maintenance:

Withstands Heavy Use: Artificial grass is designed to withstand heavy foot traffic and rough play, making it ideal for playgrounds with a lot of activity.

Low Maintenance: Unlike natural grass, artificial turf doesn’t require mowing, watering, fertilizing, or weeding, saving time and resources.

Resistant to Weather: Artificial grass can withstand various weather conditions, including rain, sun, and frost, without becoming muddy or losing its vibrant green color.

Long Lifespan: High-quality artificial grass can last for many years, providing a cost-effective solution in the long run.

Other Benefits:

Mud-Free Play: Children can enjoy outdoor play without getting covered in mud, even after rain.

Improved Drainage: Many artificial grass systems are designed with efficient drainage, preventing puddles and allowing for play shortly after rainfall.

Environmentally Friendly: Artificial grass eliminates the need for harmful pesticides, fertilizers, and excessive watering, contributing to a more ecologically friendly play area.

Aesthetically Pleasing: Artificial grass provides a consistently green and well-maintained appearance year-round, enhancing the playground’s visual appeal.

Versatile: Artificial grass can be used in various playground settings and customized with different colors or designs.

Key Applications:

Artificial grass offers a safe, durable, low-maintenance, and aesthetically pleasing solution for various playground applications, contributing to a better play experience for children.

Playground Surfacing & Safety:

Fall Height Protection: Artificial turf can be installed with a specialized padding system underneath to provide excellent shock absorption and reduce the risk of injuries from falls.

ADA Accessibility: Properly installed artificial turf creates a smooth, firm, and stable surface, making it easier for children with mobility devices like wheelchairs to navigate the playground.

Slip Resistance: Artificial turf provides good traction, reducing the risk of slips and falls, especially in wet conditions, unlike natural grass, which can become slippery.

Specific Applications:

Under Playground Equipment: A safe and cushioned surface beneath swings, slides, and climbing structures is provided.

Open Play Areas: Creates a soft and inviting surface for running, jumping, and other active play.

Sports Fields & Courts: These can be used as mini soccer fields, basketball courts, or other recreational areas within the playground.

Themed Playgrounds: Artificial turf in various colors and textures can be incorporated into themed playgrounds to create unique and engaging play spaces.

Inclusive Playgrounds: Ensures accessibility for children of all abilities, creating a more inclusive play environment.

Ruff Zone Artificial Grass with Microban®

Our Playground Turf is:

• Soft & Safe -for kids (Meeting HIC & ASTM Standards).
• Water Free.
• Clean & virtually maintenance-free.
• Lush natural green look and fresh-cut lawn appearance.
• Eliminates grass and other environmental allergies.
• No harmful chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides.

SuperFlow Backing- 100% Recyclable & Superior Drainage.

Added comfort

Add extra cushion with Playground Pad, a lightweight, durable, and patented interlocking panel system. The technology behind our Playground Pad offers a long lifespan, allowing it to remain in place for two to three turf life cycles and qualifying it for LEED credits. Independently safety tested, the pad’s thermal insulation adds extra cushion to make playground falls more comfortable.

Playground Pad Basic 50mm

• Made in the USA
• Long Lifespan – Remains in place 2 to 3 turf life cycles
• Resistant to mold and chemicals
• Successfully tested to comply with CA Prop 65
• Qualifies for LEED Credits

Playground Pad Advanced 50mm

• All of the Basic of Playground Pad Plus.
• Patented lightweight interlocking panel system, easy to handle and fast to install.
• The computer-monitored molding manufacturing process guarantees dimensional and density consistency.
• Thermal insulation and drainage layer can be installed over permeable/impermeable bases, eliminating the cost of frost heave.
• 100% recyclable. Carries the coveted Cradle to Cradle Certification.