Artificial grass is the most in-demand solution for Huntsville playgrounds in recent years due to its simple maintenance and safety ratings. Read more for ideas to build a attractive and safe play space the Southwest Greens way.
WHY ARTIFICIAL GRASS?
Artificial turf will look beautiful on your playground, but that’s just one of the numerous reasons why people and town officials are using it on playgrounds. Here are a few of the top advantages.
MORE SAFETY
When you pick Southwest Greens you choose a respected company and system that is tested independently. IPEMA Certified synthetic grass and cushion for playgrounds are ideal for gardens, schools, and communities. Our Play Collection not only looks good but also characteristics like thick padding under the grass surface to soften falls. You won’t have to be concerned about dangerous fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides with artificial turf either. Hard chemicals like these are absorbed into clothes and skin long after first contact and are a major concern for adults and children alike.
MORE COMFORTABLE
Thanks to our wonderful Research and Development team, our turf provides the ideal blend of aesthetics and endurance. Our turf blades employs top of the line raw materials and resins to replicate natural grass.
Think about installing an intuitive cooling system like HydroChill® keeps the grass cool even on the warmer summer days. This precoat is applied to the sand infill and activated by adding moisture (rain or a quick sprinkle from the hose), to give significant cooling for hot days.
HIGH ENDURANCE
Artificial turf is the ideal option for areas subject to high foot traffic like playscapes, due to its durable design. Southwest Greens playground collection guarantees better shock absorption even in those areas which receives a regular beating (like the spot at the end of a slide or the bottom of a fireman pole). You can count on it to be there for years to come.
CLEANER SURFACE
The porous pad underlayer of Southwest Greens turf provides rapid drainage both vertically and horizontally. As a result, rain won't have muddy spots, and you don’t have to worry about storm-run-off exposing the playground to chemicals. For this reason many parks and municipalities, schools, and daycares have elected to install synthetic turf on their play area.
MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL
If you are looking to design a beautiful and safe play area, we have several ideas to aid you get your plannning started.
CHOOSE A THEME
Start by choosing a amusing theme for your playground. You can do themes like spaceships, pirate ships, jungles, castles… the list goes on! Don’t be scared to mix and match ideas to find the ideal playground layout for your situation.
INSTALL SHADE
Equipment on playgrounds can get hot on the dog days of summer. Today there are many choices for installing artificial shade to combat this problem. Make sure to get a reputable contractor install these shade tents, so they meet all safety needs.
GIVE ROOM TO GROW
Children grow up faster then we realize. If you’re going to install a play area, you should consider adding other areas that will appeal to the older little ones, too. Including objects like swing sets and standard monkey bars alongside your playground equipment will fit various age groups.
ADD LIGHTING
Even if most playgrounds are closed at dusk, adding illumination can provide your space a beautiful focal point at night while also providing security. Be sure if you choose to add ground lighting that you go with LED bulbs. LED lights do not produce as much heat as regular bulbs, which means they are perfect for artificial turf.
CREATE INTERESTING SURFACES
With artificial turf, you can provide more than just the fun of a playground to a recreation area. Kids love to run around and roll down hills. You can design ridges surrounding the play equipment to offer a fun and exciting spin on things.
SAFETY RATINGS
The top priority of playing areas should be safety. Synthetic turf offers a safer area for kids to play hard. At Southwest Greens of Huntsville, we take this seriously so you can have the best. We independently test systems; ASTM quality and safety standards include:
- ASTM quality and safety standards:
- ASTM 1292-09 (Fall Height)
- ASTM F 1551 (Coefficient of Friction)
- BS 7044 (Water Infiltration)
- BS 7044 (Water Infiltration)
- ASTM F 1951-99 (ADA)
- ASTM D2854 & FF 170 (Surface Flammability)
- ASTM F 2765 (Heavy Metal Content)
- ASTM D 2256-02 (Tensile Strength)
LET’S BUILD YOUR PLAYGROUND
Are yo ready to create your new playground? Southwest Greens of Huntsville is here. Our team of experts can help you design and install the perfect play area for your space. Feel free to contact us today for a free consultation.