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Recreational Surfacing Education Session Topics

Strong Foundations: Planning, Purchasing, & Protecting Play and Recreational Surfacing

Choosing an appropriate playground surfacing is one of the most important factors in developing a safe outdoor play environment. This useful resource was created to raise awareness about some considerations to make when planning, purchasing, and protecting your playground surfacing investment. Case examples are highlighted to provide a comprehensive overview on the features and benefits of the variety of types of safety surfaces available. Considerations are also explored that can further enhance play value at your parks and playgrounds. The guide offers planning checklists, resources, and inspection tools to help assist in simplifying the selection, installation, and maintenance process to ensure the safety and enjoyment of users.

  1. Describe the features and benefits of various surfacing options and how impact absorbing, accessible surfacing can be the most important factor in reducing the likelihood of life-threatening injuries on playgrounds.
  2. Outline best practices, considerations, and strategies when planning, purchasing, and protecting your surfacing investment.
  3. Summarize how surfacing can be utilized to increase the overall play value and experiences for children, families, and communities in local parks.
  4. Utilize standards, criteria, inspection tools, and other resources to assist with the evaluation, selection, and other processes involved in safety surfacing.