Playground & Safety Turf
Create safe, comfortable play spaces for kids with impact-absorbing artificial turf that meets safety standards.
When kids play, falls happen. That's just part of being a kid. But where they fall matters a lot. Hard surfaces like concrete or compacted dirt can turn a simple tumble into a trip to the emergency room. Loose materials like wood chips scatter everywhere and need constant refilling. There's a better solution that keeps kids safer and makes your life easier.
At LawnHero Waukegan Artificial Grass, we install specialized playground safety turf designed to cushion falls and create safe play environments. Our safety turf meets ASTM safety standards for fall protection and works perfectly for backyard playgrounds, school play areas, daycare centers, parks, and any space where children play.
Safety Features That Matter
Not all artificial grass is suitable for playgrounds. Regular turf doesn't provide enough cushioning for falls from playground equipment. Our playground safety turf is specifically engineered with extra padding to absorb impact. Here's what makes it safe:
- •Impact absorption: Thick shock pad underlayment cushions falls from slides, swings, and climbing structures.
- •ASTM certified: Meets or exceeds safety standards for critical fall height protection.
- •ADA accessible: Smooth, level surface allows wheelchair and walker access to play areas.
- •Non-toxic materials: Safe for kids who put things in their mouths, with no harmful chemicals.
- •Excellent drainage: Water drains through quickly so no puddles or slipping hazards.
- •Stays cleaner: No mud, no splinters from wood chips, no tracking mess inside.
Better Than Other Playground Surfaces
Many playgrounds use wood chips, rubber mulch, or pea gravel. These materials have serious drawbacks. Wood chips splinter, decompose, need frequent replacement, and attract insects. Rubber mulch gets extremely hot in summer, can contain chemicals, and scatters all over your yard. Pea gravel hurts when kids fall on it, gets thrown around, and ends up everywhere except where you want it.
Safety turf solves all these problems. It stays in place, maintains consistent cushioning, never needs refilling, and stays comfortable year-round. Kids can play barefoot without worrying about splinters or sharp objects. Parents appreciate the cleanliness and low maintenance. If you have pets too, our pet turf systems can be integrated to create zones for both kids and dogs.
Perfect For These Applications
We install playground safety turf for all types of play spaces throughout Waukegan and surrounding areas. Common applications include backyard swing sets and play structures, areas under trampolines, daycare and preschool outdoor spaces, elementary school playgrounds, church and community center play areas, park districts and municipal playgrounds, and special needs play environments.
Each application has unique requirements, and we customize our installation accordingly. For home playgrounds, we focus on seamless integration with your existing landscaping. For commercial and institutional settings, we ensure full compliance with safety regulations and accessibility standards. We can even combine playground turf with our commercial artificial grass services for complete outdoor facility upgrades.
Professional Installation for Maximum Safety
The safety of playground turf depends on proper installation. We follow strict protocols to ensure your surface provides the right level of fall protection. Our process includes safety assessment and fall height calculation, site preparation and proper grading, installation of shock pad underlayment at the correct thickness, professional turf installation with secure seams, and final safety testing and certification. We make sure everything meets local safety codes and insurance requirements. Your peace of mind is worth the investment.
Ready to Create a Safer Play Space?
Let's discuss how playground safety turf can protect the children in your care.
Call (847) 881-3785