Playground & Safety Turf

Give kids a safe, clean place to play with shock-absorbing playground turf that meets all safety standards.

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Safe playground turf installation for children in Burlington, NC

Safety First for Kids

When kids are playing, safety is everything. Traditional playground surfaces like concrete, asphalt, or hard-packed dirt create serious injury risks when children fall. Even wood chips and rubber mulch have problems with maintenance, cleanliness, and uneven coverage. Playground safety turf solves all these issues while giving kids a soft, cushioned surface that meets strict safety standards for fall protection.

We install playground turf systems throughout Burlington, NC for homes, schools, daycares, churches, parks, and community centers. Our safety turf provides critical impact absorption that protects children during falls from playground equipment. At the same time, it stays clean, requires minimal maintenance, and looks great year-round. Whether you are a parent wanting a safe backyard play area or a facility manager upgrading a school playground, we have the right solution.

Why Choose Safety Turf for Playgrounds

Playground safety turf provides protection and benefits you cannot get from other surfacing options:

  • Critical fall height protection: Engineered padding systems that meet ASTM safety standards
  • Cushioned surface: Reduces impact injuries from falls and provides soft landing zones
  • Always clean: No mud, no puddles, no wood chips tracking everywhere
  • ADA compliant: Provides accessible surfaces for children with mobility devices
  • Cooler than rubber: Stays more comfortable than rubber mulch in summer heat
  • Non-toxic materials: Safe for children with no harmful chemicals or allergens
  • Minimal maintenance: No refilling, raking, or constant upkeep like loose fill materials
  • Long-lasting durability: Handles heavy use from active kids for 10-15+ years

Safety Standards and Certifications

We take playground safety seriously. Our turf systems are designed to meet ASTM F1292 standards for impact attenuation and ASTM F1951 standards for accessibility. This means the surface provides appropriate cushioning for the height of your playground equipment and allows wheelchairs and walkers to move across it easily. We customize the padding thickness based on the critical fall height of your equipment to ensure maximum protection.

Installation for Burlington Playgrounds

Every playground installation starts with careful planning and measurement. We assess your equipment, identify fall zones that need protection, and design a system that meets safety requirements while fitting your budget. The installation includes proper base preparation, shock-absorbing pad layers engineered for your specific needs, and premium playground turf secured with professional seaming and edging.

For residential playgrounds, we work with your existing playset or help you plan for new equipment. Commercial installations like schools and daycares get extra attention to ADA compliance, drainage, and durability for heavy daily use. We handle all necessary permits and inspections to ensure everything meets local requirements. The result is a safe, beautiful play surface that parents trust and kids love. Similar to our other turf installations, playground surfaces are customized to your exact needs.

Benefits Beyond Safety

While safety is the main reason for playground turf, the other benefits matter too. Kids can play right after rain instead of waiting for muddy areas to dry. Parents don't spend weekends adding more mulch or raking wood chips back into place. Schools and daycares reduce liability risks and maintenance costs. The surface stays level and even instead of developing dangerous holes or uneven spots like loose fill materials do over time.

Playground turf also expands where kids can safely play. You can extend the safe zone beyond just under equipment to create larger play areas. Many of our clients combine playground turf with residential artificial grass to create complete backyard play spaces. We also install safety turf for sports training areas, tumbling zones, and other applications where cushioning and durability matter. If you need turf for athletic facilities, our sports turf installation services provide solutions for fields and courts.

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