Playground Safety Surfacing
Ensuring Playtime Safety with Premium Surfacing Solutions
Exceptional Safety
Elevate Your Playground Experience with PlayWell Group's Expertise. Our seasoned team brings extensive industry knowledge to the table, enabling us to expertly assess and rejuvenate existing playgrounds or craft new ones that perfectly balance fun with safety. Serving New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Colorado, we're proud to deliver durable, high-quality surfacing solutions for a wide range of indoor and outdoor spaces.
Choosing the right surfacing is crucial, and our experts are here to simplify that process for you. Whether it's grass-like turf, eco-friendly wood mulch, recycled rubber, or sand surfacing, we have the experience and dedication to select the surfacing that meets your specific needs, enhancing the overall playground experience. At PlayWell Group, customization is key. We're equipped to realize your vision for the ideal playground, ensuring it's not only imaginative but also a safe environment for play.
No matter the project—be it a running track, public park, recreational area, or school playground—our commitment is to quality and safety in every endeavor. Discover more about PlayWell Group's products and services by getting in touch today. Let's create engaging and safe play spaces together
Why Choose Us?
Safety and Compliance: Our steadfast commitment to safety is evident in our IPEMA Certification and strict adherence to ASTM standards. We go beyond the basics to ensure every playground meets the highest safety and compliance benchmarks, offering peace of mind for communities and families.
Custom Solutions: We believe in creating playgrounds that reflect the uniqueness of each community. With a keen eye for design and a collaborative approach, we transform your vision into a vibrant and engaging space tailored to your needs and desires.
Durability and Maintenance: Our surfaces are built for longevity and require minimal upkeep, ensuring your playground remains a beloved community asset for years. We prioritize quality and durability, delivering solutions that offer continuous joy with minimal downtime.
Innovative and Inclusive Play: At PlayWell, we champion playgrounds that welcome all children. Our designs focus on inclusivity and innovation, blending safety with creativity to encourage play among kids of all abilities. We strive to create environments where every child can explore, learn, and interact, making each playground a hub of community and growth.
Types of Surfacing Available
Rubber Mulch
Aquabond
Gymflex Tile
Slip-resistant Surfacing
Natural Wood Mulch
Wood Carpet
Tuff Mat
Synthetic Grass
Indoor Carpet
Bonded Rubber
Engineered Wood Fiber Surfacing
Poured Rubber
Rubber Tile
Surfacing Pros & Cons
| Surfacing Type | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Loose Rubber | - Compliant with safety and accessibility protocols - Exceptional at diminishing impact forces |
- Challenges in wheelchair navigability - Increased upkeep to align with safety regulations - Risk of combustion exists |
| Sand | - More economical initially - Minimal groundwork needed - Offers a natural aesthetic - Excellent at absorbing impacts |
- Accessibility issues for wheelchair users - Requires consistent maintenance for safety - Possible concealment of hazardous materials - Susceptible to weather effects |
| Pea Gravel | - Affordable initial costs - Straightforward groundwork - Simplified installation process - Non-toxic and natural |
- Accessibility hurdles for those with mobility issues - Regular maintenance to stay compliant with regulations - Risk of ingestion by young children - Prone to displacement and concealment of dangers |
| Wood Chip | - Economical over its lifespan - Lower costs upfront - Installation is hassle-free - Enhances the natural look - Requires basic site preparation - Superior at shock absorption |
- Consistent maintenance to meet guidelines - Subject to natural decomposition - May conceal dangerous objects |
| Engineered Wood Fiber / Rubber Mulch |
- Environmentally friendly - Cost effective from the start - Adheres to accessibility norms - Simple groundwork necessary - Maintains position effectively - Notably resilient |
- Frequent maintenance needed - Long-term costs can be high - Vulnerable to moisture-related growth - Requires efficient drainage - Limited design flexibility |
| Bond-in-Place Rubber | - Outstanding durability - Long service life - Resistant to UV light - Multiple design possibilities - Low upkeep needs - Accessibility and safety compliant - Incorporates recycled materials |
- Specialist installation required - Dependent on weather for setup - Higher upfront costs - Repair and modifications can be complex |
| Poured-In-Place Rubber | - Visually appealing finish - Wide range of design options - Minimal maintenance - Durable over time - Cost effective in the long term - Ensures accessibility and safety - Utilizes eco-friendly materials |
- Professional installation is a must - Installation subject to weather conditions - Site preparation is crucial - Adjustments or changes require effort - Initial costs are significant - Regular cleaning needed to avoid compaction |
| Synthetic Turf | - Authentic, clean appearance - Reduces heat absorption - Variety in appearance - Meets safety and accessibility standards - Average maintenance effort - Moderately long-lasting - Economically viable long-term - Capable of enduring heavy use |
- Installation by skilled professionals - Requires a larger initial investment - Groundwork is necessary before installation |
| Resilient Tiles | - Economical over the long term - Complies with safety and accessibility - Average upkeep required - Exceptionally long-lasting - Cleans easily - Remains securely in place - Repairable with ease - Highly durable with various design choices |
- Installation by trained technicians - Initial costs are higher - Preparatory work for installation is needed - Edges may raise after some time |
Featured Safety Surfacing Projects
Why chose PlayWell for your site surfacing?
30+ years of experience
Not sure of where to start when it comes to choosing safe surfacing? The PlayWell Group can help you improve any outdoor setting with beautiful, quality, safe, and surfacing. Our company has over 30 years of experience in installing surfacing, removing surfacing, and choosing the perfect surfacing for your playground or site. With over 30 years of satisfied customers in every market, we must be doing something right.
Dedicated teams covering 5 states
Our dedicated team offers professional consulting services in Colorado, New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas to give you everything you want in new or updated surfacing. Here, the options are truly endless! Whether you are looking astroturf, mulch, or rubber we at PlayWell can provide the perfect surfacing products you want and need.
100% customer satisfaction installation guarantee
Our sister installation company, PlayWorks Inc., will give you a turn-key project from the ground up – meaning you can rest assured your end result is guaranteed for greatness. Aside from excellent manufacturer warranties, The PlayWell Group, offers a 1-year, 100% customer satisfaction installation guarantee. Plus, we value your choice in choosing The PlayWell Group and intend to support your equipment investment beyond installation into the future with our experienced customer support team.