When it comes to playground surfacing, you want to ensure that it can withstand continuous foot traffic from active children without fading or becoming compacted and uncomfortable. Artificial grass for playground use fits the bill better than natural grass, not only in function, but in both safety and looks.
Cushions Falls and Provides Padding
Artificial grass is inherently softer and more supportive underfoot than natural turf or other common playground surfaces. The synthetic blades cushion falls and have give that reduces injuries.
Premium products feature infill materials like rubber for additional padding and impact absorption. This makes artificial grass ideal for safety, especially under swings, slides, monkey bars, etc. The uniform cushioning prevents hot spots and means kids can run, play, and take tumbles without scraping knees or hurting themselves.
Withstands All Weather Conditions
Natural grass suffers extensive damage from harsh weather and seasons. It dies off in extreme heat and cold, turning brown or muddy. Artificial grass for playgrounds retains its vibrant green color and soft texture year-round, despite Tracy’s varied climate.
The synthetic blades are UV stabilized to prevent sun damage and fade over many years of exposure. Artificial turf also drains quickly after storms and endures even the heaviest rainfall or snow without erosion issues. You don’t have to restrict access to the playground after inclement weather.
Handles Continuous Foot Traffic
Quality artificial grass for play areas is engineered to stand up well against extremely high traffic levels in schools or public parks. Densely tufted synthetic turf blades flex rather than break or crush when subjected to heavy use day after day.
The resilient fibers bounce back upright even after rowdy playground sessions. Trained installation crews ensure proper grading and drainage so the subbase and turf itself can manage high volumes of kids running across it with minimal deterioration or compaction over decades.
Resists Damage From Play Equipment
In addition to foot traffic, playground artificial grass takes wear and tear from play structures well too. Durable fibers hold strong despite playground slides, swings, see-saws, etc. dragging and pressing into the turf constantly at all angles.
Glued seams prevent rips or tears from bolts securing equipment. Occasionally checking below play items for small repairs may be needed. But overall the reinforced turf remains lush rather than becoming tattered from equipment use like cheaper alternatives would.
Handles Harsh Weather Fluctuations
The synthetic components of quality artificial grass are unaffected by Tracy’s sometimes intense climate shifts. That means while real grass turns brown or muddy during seasons of drought, extreme heat, heavy rainfall, and frost – artificial turf retains full vibrancy.
The lush backdrop keeps your playground looking fantastic regardless of rain, snow, heat waves, arid spells, and everything in between. Proper drainage installation is key, but artificial grass thrives across the seasons.
Add Padding for Extra Cushioning and Safety
For additional protection during falls on the playground, padded backing can be installed underneath artificial grass. Cushioned rubber, foam pads, shredded fabrics, or sand infill offer superb shock absorption properties to further minimize injuries from trips and tumbles off slides, monkey bars, etc.
Safety must come first on playgrounds. So installing extra thick, heavily padded artificial grass is smart for guaranteeing kids stay protected. This allows for truly care-free, rambunctious fun and games without fear of scraped elbows or knees on overly hard surfaces.
Book a FREE Quote
Tracy Artificial Grass has installed artificial turf in a wide range of residential and commercial areas throughout Tracy. If you’re interested in upgrading your playground surfacing, call us today at 408-723-4954 or send us a message. We’d be happy to provide a free quote and help you determine the design, materials, and other elements of your installation.