Synthetic turf, also known as artificial turf or artificial grass, in combination with a properly installed cushion layer, is a natural choice for playground surfacing that looks like natural grass while providing a safe and durable resilient surface underneath playground equipment, protecting children from accidental falls.

Synthetic turf can be installed over asphalt, concrete or a properly compacted aggregate base.

Synthetic turf can be installed with or without a cushion layer. However, in order for it to have a fall height rating, it needs to have a cushion layer with a proper depth of approximately 2” to 4”. The depth of the cushion layer is determined by the fall height rating desired. When installed properly, artificial turf can provide an ADA accessible surface that can perform well.