Playground & Safety Turf

Create a Safer Play Environment

Every parent worries about playground injuries. Hard surfaces, exposed tree roots, and uneven ground create fall hazards that send thousands of kids to emergency rooms each year. Playground safety turf solves this problem by creating a soft, cushioned surface that absorbs impact and prevents serious injuries from falls.

We install playground turf systems throughout West Allis at homes, schools, daycare centers, and parks. Our installations meet ASTM safety standards for impact attenuation while providing a clean, accessible surface that kids can use year-round regardless of weather conditions.

Why Playground Turf Works Better Than Alternatives

Traditional playground surfaces like wood chips, rubber mulch, and pea gravel create ongoing maintenance headaches. Here is how safety turf compares:

• No displacement from active play or wind (unlike loose-fill materials that need constant raking)
• Stays clean and dry even after heavy rain (no puddles or muddy areas)
• Wheelchair and stroller accessible (meets ADA requirements unlike wood chips that create barriers)
• No splinters, no sharp edges, no materials that can be thrown or swallowed
• Consistent cushioning across the entire surface (no thin spots or compacted areas)
• Zero annual replenishment costs (loose-fill materials require adding 2 to 4 inches yearly)

Parents and facility managers choose safety turf because it provides superior protection with minimal maintenance.

Impact Protection That Meets Safety Standards

Not all artificial grass provides adequate fall protection. Playground safety turf uses specialized shock pad underlayment beneath the turf surface that absorbs impact from falls. We can customize the padding thickness based on the height of your play equipment to meet ASTM F1292 critical fall height standards.

For equipment up to 6 feet high (most residential swing sets and playsets), we typically install 1 to 1.5 inch shock pads. For taller commercial equipment, we use 2 to 3 inch padding systems. This engineering approach ensures your playground provides proper protection while passing safety inspections required for schools and daycare facilities.

Built for Active Kids in All Weather

Wisconsin weather should not dictate when kids can play outside. Our playground turf systems include efficient drainage that handles heavy rain and rapid snow melt. Water flows through the turf and shock pad into a gravel base, which means the surface dries quickly and stays usable even after storms.

The turf itself uses UV-stabilized fibers that resist fading through years of intense summer sun, and the shock pad maintains cushioning performance through freeze-thaw cycles. We have been installing playground safety surfaces in West Allis since 2024, and our installations continue protecting kids through every season. Many customers also add matching turf in surrounding yard areas for a cohesive, low-maintenance landscape.

Playground Turf Questions We Get Asked