Question 1

Is artificial turf safe under playground equipment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when it is engineered for the equipment. We install shock-absorbing padding rated to the critical fall height of the play structure over a free-draining base, so the surface cushions a fall instead of just looking like grass. The pad specification is the starting point of the design.

Question 2

How do you handle fall height?

Accepted Answer

Every piece of equipment has a critical fall height. We select pad thickness and impact attenuation to match that height, and document the fall-height basis in the project scope so the surface is specified to the actual structure.

Question 3

Does playground turf drain after Houston rain?

Accepted Answer

We build a compacted, free-draining base graded to move water through the perforated backing and pad and off the play area, so the surface recovers quickly after storms rather than holding water.

Question 4

Can you install at a school or day care during operating hours?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We phase the work, stage materials safely and coordinate with the facility schedule so the play area and operations stay functional. Insurance documentation is provided for facility and licensing requirements.

Question 5

Is the surface ADA accessible?

Accepted Answer

For public-facing and institutional play areas we plan level transitions to adjacent surfaces and firm, stable infill so the finished area supports ADA accessibility where it applies.

Question 6

How is a playground play surface maintained?

Accepted Answer

Routine brushing, rinsing and infill management keep the surface performing. For schools and day cares, SynTurf Care provides scheduled equipment steam cleaning and play-surface sanitization so the turf and equipment are maintained together.

Playground Turf Installation in Houston