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High-Quality Playground Surfacing and Borders

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Impact-attenuating surfaces and safety borders that protect children and meet ASTM standards.

Proper surfacing and border amenities are a must for frequently-used playgrounds. When kids lose their footing, poured-in-place rubber surfacing as well as loose-fill materials like rubber or wood mulch help avert serious injury and cushion serious falls. By implementing proper surfacing materials on your playground, you can make it a safer and more aesthetically pleasing area for children to play in. Whether you choose to utilize poured-in-place rubber surfacing or playground rubber mulch, it’s vital to ensure that surfacing materials are properly installed and evenly distributed around the play space.

Border materials are equally important, as they serve to demarcate one’s playground area from its surrounding outdoor space. Borders help keep loose-fill surfacing materials in one general area, and prevent it from becoming scattered around the outdoors. Surfacing materials will be safe within timber or plastic borders, and the kids on your playground will be safer for it.

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40 lb 1.55 cubic feet Bag Playsafer Rubber Mulch Nuggets
Playsafer
40 lb 1.55 cubic feet Bag Playsafer Rubber Mulch Nuggets
8 / 12 inch high ParKurb Border and Stake - 4 and 6 ft Timbers
PlaygroundEquipment.com
8 / 12 inch high ParKurb Border and Stake - 4 and 6 ft Timbers
Access A Mat
Playsafer
Access A Mat
PlaySafer Swing Wear Mat
Playsafer
PlaySafer Swing Wear Mat
Recycled Rubber Mulch (2,000 lbs) Super Sack
PlaygroundEquipment.com
Recycled Rubber Mulch (2,000 lbs) Super Sack
Rubber Swing Mat
Pierceton
Rubber Swing Mat
Rubberific Shredded Rubber Mulch
International Mulch Company Playground Safety Products
Rubberific Shredded Rubber Mulch
4 Foot Landscape Timber with Spike
Child Works
4 Foot Landscape Timber with Spike
6 Foot Landscape Timber with Spikes
Child Works
6 Foot Landscape Timber with Spikes
7 foot 8-inch Rubberific Recycled Rubber Timber
International Mulch Company Playground Safety Products
7 foot 8-inch Rubberific Recycled Rubber Timber
ADA Playground Ramp for Landscape Timbers
Child Works
ADA Playground Ramp for Landscape Timbers
Basic Rubber (Swing / Slide / Deck) Mat
Pierceton
Basic Rubber (Swing / Slide / Deck) Mat
Foam Drain Tiles for Mulch
PlaygroundEquipment.com
Foam Drain Tiles for Mulch
Full Length ParKurb Wheelchair Ramp
PlaygroundEquipment.com
Full Length ParKurb Wheelchair Ramp
Galvanized Steel Spike
Child Works
Galvanized Steel Spike
Half Length ParKurb Wheelchair Ramp
PlaygroundEquipment.com
Half Length ParKurb Wheelchair Ramp
Merry Go Round Wear Mat
Pierceton
Merry Go Round Wear Mat
Playground Wear Mat
Playsafer
Playground Wear Mat
Rubber Curb 6 Foot with Spikes
Playsafer
Rubber Curb 6 Foot with Spikes
Rubber Mulch (24 lb bag)
PlaygroundEquipment.com
Rubber Mulch (24 lb bag)
Rubber Mulch 2,000 lb (50 Single 40 lb Bags)
Playsafer
Rubber Mulch 2,000 lb (50 Single 40 lb Bags)
Rubber Mulch 75 cubic feet of NuPlay (Big Bag)
International Mulch Company Playground Safety Products
Rubber Mulch 75 cubic feet of NuPlay (Big Bag)
Rubberific Tree Ring - 3 pack
International Mulch Company Playground Safety Products
Rubberific Tree Ring - 3 pack
Spinner Wear Mat
Pierceton
Spinner Wear Mat
Tire Swing Octagonal Mat
Pierceton
Tire Swing Octagonal Mat
Wheelchair/ADA Accessible Ramp for Funtimbers
Childforms Playground Equipment and Accessories for Sale
Wheelchair/ADA Accessible Ramp for Funtimbers
6 Pack Filler Ends for Funtimbers
Childforms Playground Equipment and Accessories for Sale
6 Pack Filler Ends for Funtimbers
Adjustable Timber Sleeve (8” / 12” high)
PlaygroundEquipment.com
Adjustable Timber Sleeve (8” / 12” high)
Adjustable-Fit End System for Funtimbers
Childforms Playground Equipment and Accessories for Sale
Adjustable-Fit End System for Funtimbers
Border Bench
PlaygroundEquipment.com
Border Bench
Funtimber Border with Spike
Childforms Playground Equipment and Accessories for Sale
Funtimber Border with Spike
Rubber Curb 4 Foot with Spikes (4-inch high x 3-inch wide)
Playsafer
Rubber Curb 4 Foot with Spikes (4-inch high x 3-inch wide)
Rubberific Recycled Rubber Mat
International Mulch Company Playground Safety Products
Rubberific Recycled Rubber Mat
Wheelchair/ADA Accessible Flush Mount Ramp for Funtimbers
Childforms Playground Equipment and Accessories for Sale
Wheelchair/ADA Accessible Flush Mount Ramp for Funtimbers
Border / Ramp End Caps
PlaygroundEquipment.com
Border / Ramp End Caps
DuraLiner Geotextile Fabric
Zeager Brothers
DuraLiner Geotextile Fabric
Poured In Place Surfacing
PlaygroundEquipment.com
Poured In Place Surfacing
Rubber Mulch - Blue - 40 lb bag
PlaygroundEquipment.com
Rubber Mulch - Blue - 40 lb bag
Basic Rubber Safety Tiles
Unity Surfacing Systems
Basic Rubber Safety Tiles
Tuff Mulch Bonded Rubber Surface
PlaygroundEquipment.com
Tuff Mulch Bonded Rubber Surface
WoodCarpet Engineered Wood Fiber
Zeager Brothers
WoodCarpet Engineered Wood Fiber
Artificial Grass Surface
PlaygroundEquipment.com
Artificial Grass Surface
Water Play Rubber Surface
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Water Play Rubber Surface

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of playground surfacing is best?
It depends on your priorities. Poured-in-place rubber is the most durable and ADA-compliant but costs more upfront. Rubber tiles are modular and easy to replace. Engineered wood fiber (WoodCarpet) is the most affordable but requires ongoing maintenance. Our consultants can help you choose based on your budget, site, and safety requirements.
How deep does playground surfacing need to be?
Depth requirements depend on the critical fall height of your equipment and the type of surfacing material. For example, engineered wood fiber needs 9–12 inches of depth for most equipment heights. Poured-in-place rubber thickness is engineered based on specific fall heights. We'll specify the correct depth as part of your project proposal.
Do you install surfacing?
Yes. We offer professional surfacing installation for poured-in-place rubber, rubber tiles, and bonded rubber mulch. Engineered wood fiber can be installed by our team or self-installed with guidance. Installation pricing is included in your project proposal.