Playground Grass Synthetic Turf vs. Rubber Mulch
When it comes to playground surfacing, there’s only one solution that checks off all the boxes– and it’s not rubber mulch! Playground Grass™ synthetic turf outperforms other turf, mulch, and rubber flooring in every way.
| Playground Grass | Rubber Mulch | |
| ADA Compliant? | Yes | Yes |
| Non-Toxic? | Yes | No |
| Flammable? | No | Yes |
| Prone to Fading? | No | Yes |
| Releases VOCs? | No | Yes |
| Needs Replenished? | No | Yes |
Rubber mulch just doesn’t cut it for playground surfacing.
Parents, teachers, and superintendents prefer Playground Grass synthetic turf over rubber mulch.
Playground Grass promotes accessibility and fun for all children.
Playground Grass synthetic turf and rubber mulch are both considered ADA compliant surfacing materials. However, rubber mulch is considerably more difficult to navigate with a wheelchair than Playground Grass. And having fun just shouldn’t be difficult!
15′ Critical Fall Height
Playground Grass synthetic turf meets the 15-foot critical fall height. When you choose Playground Grass, you choose a surfacing solution that exceeds expectations, not just meets them.
8 x 8 Safety Surface Warranty
Playground Grass synthetic turf is guaranteed to meet ASTM 1292 standards for 8 years at 8 feet. This means that there’s no regular replenishing needed to keep the surface safe—unlike rubber mulch that must be maintained at a certain thickness to remain effective.
Create endless adventures with Playground Grass.
Both Playground Grass synthetic turf and rubber mulch are available in a variety of colors, but Playground Grass empowers you to get creative and take your designs to the next level. There are so many ways to create a unique oasis of fun for kids:
Playground Grass synthetic turf is more than just a surfacing material, it’s a comprehensive solution. With Funscapes™, PlayMounds™, Funserts™, and different types of turf are combined to create fun, creative, and engaging play areas.
PlayMounds are a line of prefabricated foam mounds that add contour and creativity to the playground landscape. With a protective layer of construction-grade expanded polypropylene (EPP), PlayMounds provide durable, long-lasting surface innovations.
Schedule a no-cost Playground Grass consultation—and take your playground to the next level.
Interested in what Playground Grass synthetic turf can do for your playground? We’d love to help you find the right surfacing solution for your project. Contact us today to get more information, or to request a free consultation with the Playground Grass team.
