Playground Surfaces

Dangerous Playground Equipment That Is Not Recommended For Use On Playgrounds • Trampolines • Swinging gates • Giant strides • Climbing ropes that are not secured at both ends. •…

Reduce Life-Threatening Playground Head Injuries With FallZone Safety Surfacing  The playground surfacing under and around playground equipment is one of the most important factors in reducing the likelihood of life-threatening…

Safe Playgrounds for All Ages Playgrounds are intended to serve children of all ages, the layout of pathways and the landscaping of the playground should show the distinct areas for…

  Handicap Accessible FallZone Playground Safety Surfacing Special consideration should be given to providing handicap accessible playground surfaces in a play area that meets the ASTM Standard Specification for Determination…

Organizing A Safe Playground For Equipment And FallZone Safety Surfacing The playground area should be organized into different sections to prevent injuries caused by conflicting activities and children running between…

Playground Accessibility Special consideration should be given to providing accessible surfaces in a play area that meets the ASTM Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and…

Playground Injuries mostly due to Falls  The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has long recognized the potential hazards that exist with the use of playground equipment, with over 200,000…

The Most Important Safety Feature on the Playground to Look for.  Kids get hurt, they especially get hurt on playgrounds and most injuries are caused by falls from the equipment…

Playground Surfacing & Equipment by Age Group When selecting age appropriate equipment, playground area’s should be planned for different ages of children. 6 months through 23 months 2 to 5…