In this post, we’ll delve into the world of playground surfaces, exploring the various options available and their unique benefits. From safety to durability, aesthetics to maintenance, we’ll cover all the factors you need to consider when choosing the perfect flooring for your playground.
Whether you’re a school administrator, a city planner, or a parent passionate about play, this guide will equip you with the knowledge to make an informed decision.
When it comes to commercial playground equipment, there’s a wide range of options available. Whether you’re designing a play area for a park, school, daycare, or church, it’s essential to consider safety, durability, and cost.
Diverse Selection: Commercial playgrounds offer a diverse selection of play structures, climbers, slides, swing sets, and more. These are designed to meet safety standards set by organizations like CSPC, ASTM, and IPEMA1, and the flooring options are diverse as well.
You could in theory have two or three different types of playground surfaces, from mulch to poured-in-place to tiles.
Materials and Durability: Industrial-grade materials ensure longevity and withstand heavy use. Customization options are available to fit specific needs, including accessible designs for children with disabilities.
Let’s dive into playground flooring options:
Rubber Mulch: Made from recycled rubber, this loose-fill material provides excellent impact absorption. It’s durable, low-maintenance, and comes in various colors. However, it may require replenishing over time.
Poured-in-Place (PIP) Rubber: A seamless surface created by mixing rubber granules with a binder and pouring it in place. PIP rubber is slip-resistant, accessible, and customizable. It’s ideal for high-traffic areas.
Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF): Made from shredded wood, EWF is cost-effective and provides good impact attenuation. However, it requires regular maintenance to prevent compaction and displacement.
Synthetic Turf: Synthetic grass offers a natural look without the mud. It’s soft underfoot, but proper drainage and infill are crucial. Maintenance involves brushing and occasional disinfection.
Tiles and Mats: Interlocking rubber tiles or mats provide a stable surface. They’re easy to install, replace, and clean. Consider thickness and fall height requirements.
Commercial Playground Surface Pricing
Brand Name with URL | Flooring Type | Cost |
AdventureTURF | Poured-In-Place | N/A |
Jellly Bean | Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Recreation Installation LLC | Playground Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Play Matta | Lightweight Tiles | N/A |
PlayWell | Rubber Mulch | N/A |
PlayWell | Sand | N/A |
PlayWell | Pea Gravel | N/A |
PlayWell | Wood Chip | N/A |
PlayWell | Loose Rubber | N/A |
PlayWell | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
PlayWell | Bond-in-Place Rubber | N/A |
PlayWell | Poured-In-Place Rubber | N/A |
PlayWell | Synthetic Turf | N/A |
PlayWell | Resilient Tiles | N/A |
Playbound | Poured-In-Place Rubber | N/A |
EverTop | Poured-In-Place Rubber | N/A |
TurfTop | Synthetic Turf | N/A |
Performance Ultratile Play | Rubber Playground Tile | N/A |
American Playground Company | Rubber Mulch | N/A |
American Playground Company | Rubber Safety Tile | N/A |
American Playground Company | Poured in Place | N/A |
Funabouts | Rubber Flooring | N/A |
Funabouts | Recyclable Tiles | N/A |
Funabouts | Rubber Mats | N/A |
Funabouts | Natural Looking Rubber Turf | N/A |
Funabouts | Landscape Surfaces | N/A |
Funabouts | Custom Rubber To Match Your Playground | N/A |
Funabouts | Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Adventure Playground Systems | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Adventure Playground Systems | EPDM Pour in Place Rubber | N/A |
Adventure Playground Systems | Loose Fill Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Adventure Playground Systems | Polysoft | N/A |
Adventure Playground Systems | Rubber Tiles | N/A |
Adventure Playground Systems | Synthetic Grass | N/A |
Adventure Playground Systems | Versatex | N/A |
Pro Playground | Artificial Turf | N/A |
Pro Playground | Engineered Wood Fiber | $45 |
Pro Playground | Poured-in-Place Rubber | N/A |
Pro Playground | Rubber Mulch | $361-$570 |
St. Croix Recreation | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
St. Croix Recreation | Rubber Tiles | N/A |
St. Croix Recreation | Turf | N/A |
St. Croix Recreation | Poured-In-Place Rubber | N/A |
No Fault Surfaces | Poured-in-Place | N/A |
Little Tikes Commercial | Rubber Tiles | N/A |
Little Tikes Commercial | Rubber Nuggets Surfacing | N/A |
Little Tikes Commercial | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
All Play | Poured-in-Place Rubber | N/A |
All Play | Synthetic Turf | N/A |
All Play | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
All Play | Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Melos | EPDM Mulch | N/A |
FallZone | Poured-in-Place | N/A |
FallZone | Bonded Rubber | N/A |
FallZone | Synthetic Grass | N/A |
FallZone | Splash Pads | N/A |
Turf Tek USA | Artificial Turf | N/A |
X Grass | Poured-in-Place Rubber | N/A |
X Grass | Bonded Rubber | N/A |
X Grass | Synthetic Turf | N/A |
X Grass | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
X Grass | Landscape Mulch & Wood Chips | N/A |
X Grass | Pea Gravel | N/A |
X Grass | Playground Sand | N/A |
Playworld | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Playworld | Loose-Fill Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Playworld | Poured-in-Place Rubber | N/A |
Zoom Creation | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Zoom Creation | Synthetic Turf | N/A |
Zoom Creation | Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Zoom Creation | Poured Rubber | N/A |
Playground Surfacing | Artificial Turf | N/A |
Playground Surfacing | Poured in Place Rubber | N/A |
Playground Surfacing | Mulch Products | N/A |
Creative Systems | Wood Chip | N/A |
Creative Systems | Artificial Turf | N/A |
Creative Systems | Poured in Place Rubber | N/A |
General Recreation Inc. | Safety Turf Poured-in-Place | N/A |
General Recreation Inc. | Fallzone Poured-in-Place | N/A |
General Recreation Inc. | Playguard SAfety Surfacing Tiles | N/A |
General Recreation Inc. | Woodcarpet Safety | N/A |
Landscape Structure | PebbleFlex | N/A |
Premier Park & Play | Wood Fiber | N/A |
Premier Park & Play | Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Premier Park & Play | Poured-in-Place Rubber | N/A |
Premier Park & Play | Play Mounds | N/A |
Premier Park & Play | K9 Grass | N/A |
Kompan | Poured-in-Place Rubber | N/A |
Kompan | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Kompan | Turf | N/A |
AAA State of Play | Artificial Grass | N/A |
AAA State of Play | Water Play Rubber Surface | N/A |
AAA State of Play | Tuff Mulch Bonded Rubber | N/A |
AAA State of Play | Poured in Place | N/A |
AAA State of Play | Basic Rubber SAfety Tiles | N/A |
AAA State of Play | Engineered WoodCarpet Fiber | N/A |
AAA State of Play | Rubber Mulch 24 LB | $6 |
AAA State of Play | Rubber Mulch 40LB | $9 |
AAA State of Play | Rubberific Shredded Rubber Mulch | $868 |
Barrs Recreation | Burked Turf | N/A |
Barrs Recreation | Poured-in-Place | N/A |
Barrs Recreation | Engineereed Wood Fiber | N/A |
Barrs Recreation | Rubber Playground Mulch | N/A |
MRC Recreation | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
MRC Recreation | Recycled Rubber Mulch | N/A |
MRC Recreation | Poured in Place Rubber | N/A |
MRC Recreation | Recycled Rubber Tiles | N/A |
MRC Recreation | Synthetic Turf | N/A |
All People Can Play | Artificial Turf | $15 |
All People Can Play | Poured in Place | $18 |
All People Can Play | Rubber Safety Tile | $35 |
All People Can Play | Rubber Mulch | $658 |
Playground Outfitters | Wood Mulch | N/A |
Playground Outfitters | Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Playground Outfitters | Artificial Turf | N/A |
Playground Outfitters | Poured in Place | N/A |
USSA | Poured in Place | N/A |
USSA | Bound Rubber Mulch | N/A |
USSA | Artificial Turf | N/A |
Play It Safe | Poured in Place | N/A |
Play It Safe | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Play It Safe | Shredded Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Play It Safe | Playground Tiles | N/A |
Play It Safe | Rubber Mats | N/A |
Play It Safe | Artificial Turf | N/A |
Play with a Purpose | Recycled Rubber Mulch | $18.95 |
Play with a Purpose | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Play with a Purpose | Durable Tile | $59.95 |
Play with a Purpose | Durable Tile | $15,199 |
Play with a Purpose | Durable Tile | $94.95 |
Burke | Artificial Turf | N/A |
Burke | Tiles | N/A |
Burke | Poured-in-Place | N/A |
Burke | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Playground Equipment USA | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Playground Equipment USA | Wood Chips | N/A |
Playground Equipment USA | Rubber Tiles | N/A |
Playground Equipment USA | Artificial Grass | N/A |
Playground Equipment USA | White Play Sand | N/A |
Miracle Creation | Poured-in-place | N/A |
Miracle Creation | Rubber Tiles | N/A |
Miracle Creation | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Advanced Ploymer Technology | EPDM Granules(Melos) | N/A |
Willygoat | Rubber Mulch | $816 |
Willygoat | Loose Fill Rubber Mulch | $36 |
Bear Playground | Wooden Playround Mulch | N/A |
Bear Playground | Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Bear Playground | Rubber Tiles | N/A |
Playground ETC | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Playground ETC | Rubber Nuggets Surfacing | N/A |
Playground ETC | Artificial Turf | N/A |
Playground ETC | Pour in Place Rubber | N/A |
Liberty Tire Recycling | Nugget Rubber Mulch | N/A |
American Playground & Recreation | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
American Playground & Recreation | Loose Fill Rubber Mulch | N/A |
American Playground & Recreation | Poured in Place Rubber | N/A |
American Playground & Recreation | Recycled Bonded Rubber | N/A |
American Playground & Recreation | Recycled Rubber Tiles | N/A |
American Playground & Recreation | Synthetic Artificial Play turf | N/A |
Playworld | Enginneered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Playworld | Loose Fill Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Playworld | Poured in Place Rubber | N/A |
Playworx | Loose Fill Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Playworx | Poured in Place | N/A |
Playworx | Bonded Rubber | N/A |
Playworx | Sythetic Turf | N/A |
Pacific Play Systems, Inc. | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Pacific Play Systems, Inc. | Poured in Place Rubber | N/A |
Pacific Play Systems, Inc. | Sythetic Turf | N/A |
Soft Play | Pour in Place Rubber | N/A |
Soft Play | Modular Tile | N/A |
All Recreation | Enginneered Wood Fiber | N/A |
All Recreation | Poured in Place Rubber | N/A |
All Recreation | Burked Turf | N/A |
All Recreation | Burked Turf | N/A |
USA Play | Artificial Turf | N/A |
USA Play | Bonded Rubber Mulch | N/A |
USA Play | Rubber Mulch | N/A |
USA Play | Enginneered Wood Fiber | N/A |
USA Play | Unitary Rubber Surfacing | N/A |
Gametime | Poured-in-Place | N/A |
Gametime | Recycled Rubber Tiles | N/A |
Gametime | Recycled Loose Fill Rubber | N/A |
Gametime | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Gametime | Turf | N/A |
Gametime | Recrcled Bonded Rubber | N/A |
Buell Recreation | Burked Turf | N/A |
Buell Recreation | Burked Tiles | N/A |
Buell Recreation | Poured in Place | N/A |
Buell Recreation | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Happy Playground | Enginneered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Happy Playground | Poured in Place Rubber | N/A |
Happy Playground | Rubber Tiles | N/A |
Happy Playground | Turf | N/A |
KorKat | Poured in Place | N/A |
KorKat | Bonded Rubber | N/A |
KorKat | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
KorKat | Artificial Turf | N/A |
KorKat | Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Eagle Play Structure | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Eagle Play Structure | Poured-in-Place Rubber | N/A |
Eagle Play Structure | Rubberbond Surfacing | N/A |
Eagle Play Structure | Shredded Rubber Mulch | N/A |
ExerPlay | Enginneered Wood Fiber | N/A |
ExerPlay | Sythetic Turf | N/A |
ExerPlay | Poured in Place Rubber | N/A |
ExerPlay | White Play Sand | N/A |
Rubber Surface | Elevate Rubber Tile | $6-$18.50 |
Rubber Surface | Elevate Rubber Tile | $11-$25.50 |
Rubber Surface | Elevate Rubber Tile | $35-$38 |
Rubber Surface | Elevate Rubber Tile | $31-$33 |
Rubber Surface | Rubber Mulch | $45-$799 |
Child’s Play Inc. | Poured-in-Place | N/A |
Child’s Play Inc. | Artificial Turf | N/A |
Child’s Play Inc. | Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Child’s Play Inc. | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Child’s Play Inc. | Rubber Tiles | N/A |
BYO Recreation | Poured-in-Place | N/A |
BYO Recreation | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
BYO Recreation | Rubber Tiles | N/A |
BYO Recreation | Artificial Grass | N/A |
BYO Recreation | Rubber Mulch | N/A |
BYO Recreation | Interlocking Rubber Tiles | N/A |
Dino Safety Surfacing | Poured in Place Rubber | N/A |
Dream Play | Rubber Mulch Nuggets | $16 |
Flexirocks | Pour-in-Place Rubber | N/A |
US Playground Surfacing, LLC | Poured-in-Place Rubber | N/A |
US Playground Surfacing, LLC | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Commercial Recreation Group | Poured in Place Rubber | N/A |
Commercial Recreation Group | Articial Grass | N/A |
Commercial Recreation Group | Rubber Tiles | N/A |
Commercial Recreation Group | Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Commercial Recreation Group | Wood Mulch | N/A |
Florida Playground+Shade | Rubber Surfacing | N/A |
Florida Playground+Shade | Artificial Grass | N/A |
Florida Playground+Shade | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Florida Playground+Shade | Bonded Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Florida Playground+Shade | Loose Rubber Mulch | N/A |
Practice Sports | Shredded Rubber Mulch | 620- $1220 |
Practice Sports | Rubber Mulch Nuggets | $440-$880 |
Practice Sports | Rubber Tiles | 2096- $2899 |
Practice Sports | Rubber Tiles | 2264- $3213 |
Practice Sports | Rubber Tiles | $ 2531- $3663 |
Practice Sports | Rubber Tiles | $2736- $4079 |
Practice Sports | Rubber Tiles | $ 3223- $4797 |
American Parks Company | Rubber Tiles | $35 |
American Parks Company | Artifical Turf | $15 |
American Parks Company | Pored in Place Rubber | $18 |
American Parks Company | Rubber Mulch | $658 |
Softroc | Poured in Place Rubber | N/A |
SYN LAWN | Artificial Turf | N/A |
Playground Boss | Artificial Turf | N/A |
Playground Boss | Pored in Place Rubber | $32 |
Playground Boss | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Playground Boss | Rubber Mulch | $987 |
NF Surfaces | Poured in Place | N/A |
NF Surfaces | Bonded Rubber Mulch | N/A |
NF Surfaces | Synthetic Turf | N/A |
NF Surfaces | Loose Rubber Mulch | N/A |
NF Surfaces | Rubber Tiles | N/A |
NF Surfaces | Poured in Place | N/A |
Home Front Outdoor Play | Wood Chip | N/A |
Home Front Outdoor Play | Grass Mats | N/A |
Home Front Outdoor Play | Wet Pour | N/A |
Home Front Outdoor Play | Rubber Bonded Mulch | N/A |
Florida Playground | Poured in Place | N/A |
Florida Playground | Engineered Wood Fiber | N/A |
Florida Playground | Synthetic Surf | N/A |
EUROFLEX | Rubber Tiles | N/A |
EUROFLEX | Rubber Tiles | N/A |
EUROFLEX | Rubber Tiles | N/A |
Surface America | Poured-in-Place | N/A |
Surface America | TurfTop | N/A |
Surface America | Rubber Tiles | N/A |
Rhino Play | Artificial Grass | N/A |
Gaston Mulch and Soil, LLC | Wood Mulch | $28 |