Playground & Safety Turf

Why Parents Choose Safety Turf for Play Areas

Your kids deserve a safe place to play. Traditional playground surfaces like wood chips scatter everywhere, get muddy when wet, and don't provide consistent fall protection. Concrete or hard-packed dirt create serious injury risks when kids fall from swings or climbing structures.

Playground safety turf solves these problems with impact-absorbing artificial grass designed specifically for children's play areas. We install specialized turf systems with extra padding underneath that meets ASTM safety standards for fall height protection. Your kids can run, jump, and play with less risk of injury from falls.

We've installed safety turf throughout Santa Cruz at homes, daycares, schools, and community centers. Parents love the combination of safety, cleanliness, and low maintenance that playground turf provides.

Playground Safety Turf Benefits

Here's what safety turf delivers for your children's play area:

• Impact absorption: Cushioned underlayment protects against falls from swings, slides, and climbing equipment
• No more splinters or cuts: Soft, consistent surface eliminates hazards from wood chips and gravel
• Always clean: Kids don't track wood chips, mud, or dirt into your home after playing
• ADA accessible: Smooth surface allows wheelchairs and mobility devices to navigate play areas
• Antimicrobial protection: Built-in technology prevents bacteria growth in high-use areas
• All-weather usability: Excellent drainage means no puddles or mud after Santa Cruz rain

Meeting Playground Safety Standards

Not all artificial grass is safe for playgrounds. We use turf systems specifically engineered and tested for fall protection. The padding thickness depends on the height of your play equipment. A 4-foot-high slide needs different protection than an 8-foot climbing structure.

We calculate the critical fall height for each piece of equipment and install appropriate shock-absorbing padding underneath the turf. This ensures compliance with ASTM F1292 standards for playground safety surfacing. Schools, daycares, and commercial playgrounds need this certification, but we recommend it for home installations too.

The turf itself uses non-toxic, lead-free materials safe for children. We avoid any products with harsh chemicals or materials that could cause allergic reactions. The surface stays cool enough for bare feet even in California sun, and proper drainage prevents water from pooling where kids play.

Looking for turf that works for both kids and pets? We can install hybrid systems that meet safety standards while handling family use from children and dogs.

Playground Safety Turf Questions