Four ways to surface your space.
Seamless, accessible, and fully custom in color and graphics.
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The look of mulch, bound in place so it stays put.
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Green year-round, rated by the shock pad underneath.
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The lowest upfront cost, with a natural look.
Explore ↓Poured-in-Place Rubber.
A seamless, two-layer system poured on site: a cushioned base set to the equipment’s fall height, topped with a colored EPDM wear layer. It’s the most accessible surface and the most flexible for color and graphics.
- Base depth matched to critical fall height, tested to ASTM F1292
- Firm and stable for wheelchair access (ASTM F1951)
- Aliphatic binder recommended for lighter and brighter colors to hold color in UV
Design ideas
AI-generated design inspiration, not completed Play RGV projects. Actual products, colors, and layouts vary.
EPDM colors
21 colors in three tiers. Tap a color to add it to your blend.
On-screen colors are representations; actual granules vary. Aliphatic: aliphatic binder recommended. Low-UV only: not recommended for outdoor or high-UV areas.
Custom blend builder
Mix up to four colors by parts. The preview scatters granules at your ratio. Shown here: one manufacturer’s current chart. We source from multiple manufacturers, so more colors are available on request.
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Bonded Rubber Mulch.
Shredded rubber mulch mixed with a binder and troweled in place. It keeps the natural look of mulch while staying where it’s put: no kick-out, no raking, and a firmer surface for wheelchair access.
- Porous, so water drains through the surface
- Installed to the depth your fall height requires
- Offered in a range of mulch colors
Design ideas
AI-generated design inspiration, not completed Play RGV projects. Actual products, colors, and layouts vary.
Synthetic Turf.
Playground turf installed over a shock-absorbing pad. The pad does the impact work; the turf gives a green, low-maintenance finish that stays usable year-round.
- Pad thickness selected for the equipment’s fall height
- Accessible, firm surface once installed
- Drains through a perforated backing
Design ideas
AI-generated design inspiration, not completed Play RGV projects. Actual products, colors, and layouts vary.
Engineered Wood Fiber.
Processed wood fiber installed as loose fill at depth. It has the lowest upfront cost and a natural look, but it needs regular raking and top-ups to hold its impact and accessibility performance.
- Material meets the ASTM F2075 specification
- Accessible when compacted and maintained
- Plan wear mats at swings and slide exits
Design ideas
AI-generated design inspiration, not completed Play RGV projects. Actual products, colors, and layouts vary.
More surfacing products.
Playground Borders
Containment that holds surfacing depth at the perimeter.
Recycled-rubber curbs that hold surfacing in place.
End pieces and fillers that close the run.
Looking for another option?
We work with multiple manufacturers, so the options go beyond what’s shown here.
ADA Ramps
Accessible routes into and through the use zone.
A compliant route from parking into the use zone.
Where the route meets the first play deck.
The surface detail that makes a route usable.
Want to see more?
Tell us what you’re looking for and we can help narrow the options across multiple manufacturers.
Wear Mats
Protection at the points that take the most traffic.
Protection at the wear point under every swing.
The exit point that loses depth fastest.
Entries where foot traffic concentrates.
A wider landing where tube slides empty out.
Compare options.
| Poured-in-Place | Bonded Mulch | Synthetic Turf | Wood Fiber | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | Built in | Built in | Built in | With upkeep |
| Impact protection | Base depth set to fall height | Depth set to fall height | Rated by shock pad | Loose-fill depth |
| Seamless | Yes | Yes | Seamed panels | No |
| Color & graphics | Full custom | Limited | Inlays | Natural only |
| Upfront cost | Highest | Moderate | Moderate–high | Lowest |
| Ongoing upkeep | Low | Low | Low–moderate | High |
General guidance only. Performance and cost vary by product, manufacturer, installation, climate, use, and maintenance.
Safety starts
at ground level.
Surfacing must match the equipment’s fall height, accessibility needs, drainage, climate, and maintenance plan. We plan depth, drainage, and transitions with the layout, then build in inspection and upkeep so the surface keeps protecting for years.
Why it matters
Most playground injuries end at ground level.
A surface can look complete but lose performance when material becomes compacted, displaced, or poorly maintained.
Firm, stable surfaces tested to ASTM F1951 for wheelchair access.
The impact-attenuation test applied at the equipment’s fall height.
Colors, blends, and layouts designed to your site and palette.
Figures reflect cited research or federal guidance. Requirements and performance vary by facility, product, jurisdiction, installation, use, and maintenance.
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We work with multiple surfacing manufacturers to match the system to your site, safety requirements, maintenance needs, and budget.