Playground & Safety Turf
Safe, cushioned play surfaces that protect children while they explore and have fun.
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Protect Your Kids With Cushioned Safety Surfacing
When your kids are running, jumping, and climbing on playground equipment, falls happen. That's just part of being a kid. What matters is having a safe surface underneath that cushions those falls and prevents serious injuries. Hard dirt, concrete, and even wood chips don't provide enough protection when children fall from heights.
Safety turf changes everything about playground surfaces. We install specialized artificial turf systems with extra padding underneath that meets ASTM safety standards for fall height protection. This isn't regular turf. It's specifically designed for playgrounds, with thicker padding that absorbs impact and reduces injury risk. Parents throughout El Monte trust safety turf to protect their children in backyard play areas, daycare centers, and school playgrounds.
Why Schools and Parents Choose Safety Turf
Let's talk about what makes playground turf the smart choice for any area where children play. Safety comes first, but the other benefits matter too.
- ✓Impact Absorption: Extra padding underneath cushions falls from playground equipment heights up to 12 feet
- ✓ADA Accessible: Smooth, firm surface allows wheelchair access and mobility for all children
- ✓Clean Surface: No mud, no splinters from wood chips, no tracking dirt or debris indoors
- ✓Non-Toxic Materials: Lead-free and safe for children who put things in their mouths
- ✓All-Weather Playability: Drains quickly after rain so kids can play right away without muddy puddles
We install playground turf for both residential and commercial applications. Backyard swing sets, daycare play areas, school playgrounds, and park equipment zones all benefit from the safety and durability of artificial turf. Our commercial installation team handles projects of all sizes throughout El Monte and surrounding areas.
Professional Installation That Meets Safety Standards
Installing playground turf isn't the same as regular artificial grass. Safety turf requires specific padding materials, proper thickness calculations based on equipment heights, and precise installation techniques to meet ASTM F1292 and F1487 standards. We're certified in playground safety surfacing and know exactly how to install systems that pass all inspections.
The process starts with measuring the critical fall height of your playground equipment. That determines how much padding we need to install underneath the turf. We excavate the area, create a stable base, and install shock-absorbing foam padding at the correct thickness. Then we lay the playground turf over the padding, securing it properly and seaming sections together. The result is a safe, attractive play surface that protects children and lasts for many years.
Many schools and daycares combine playground turf with sports turf for athletic areas, creating complete outdoor recreation spaces. We handle the entire project from safety calculations to final installation.