Additional Benefits of ForeverLawn The benefits of Playground Grass surfaces can extend far beyond the playground’s physical borders. For example, schools and parks have seen a profound effect on how the community uses playgrounds outside of the school day. Where other surfaces may have become eyesores, residents in areas where Playground Grass has been installed see hard evidence that their tax dollars are being spent to benefit the entire community. Additionally, park superintendents say that community park and school playgrounds with Playground Grass have such an increased aesthetic appeal that they are fueling both new and existing home sales as families are attracted to neighborhoods with these benefits for their children. Why Surfaces Matter A recent nationwide study2 that focused on playground equipment and surfacing conducted several safety tests and concluded that playgrounds that utilized loose-fill and rubber unitary surfaces showed serious shortcomings, especially when it came to higher fall heights. Some of the results were unsettling, including findings that 75% of loose-fill playground surfacing material had been displaced from its intended location at the time of testing, and that 40% of loose-fill material had deteriorated surrounding each play structure it was intended to protect. The study concluded that “it is critical for owner/operators and consumers to be aware of playground safety, maintenance, and the importance of having an appropriate surfacing material under and around all play structures.” 40% of loose-fill material had deteriorated surrounding each play structure it was intended to protect 75% of loose-fill playground surfacing material had been displaced from its intended location
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