For active family and community spaces
Play area turf systems
Consider the full surface system alongside the play activities.
Enquire about play area turf systems
Start with what happens above the turf.
Play-area planning begins with the equipment, activities and age groups. A green surface for open-ended play is a different brief from surfacing under elevated equipment. Identify any specified fall heights, required testing and accessibility requirements before choosing turf.
Equipment layouts and surface documentation.
- Provide equipment layouts and any surfacing specifications.
- Discuss the base, impact-attenuating layers and edge transitions.
- Ask for documentation for the complete system where required.
Review the whole play assembly.
Turf alone should not be treated as a certified safety surface. Product selection, installation and inspection need to reflect the project requirements. Include the party responsible for reviewing compliance and accepting the finished surface.
Can I select play turf by appearance alone?
Appearance is only one consideration. The activities and equipment may require a tested complete system with appropriate documentation and qualified review.