5 Reasons Why Artificial Turf Is Safe For Your Kids

by DGA Greens Golf Course Design & Artificial Landscaping

When it comes to your kid’s safety, artificial turf playground surfacing is becoming an extremely popular choice. Not only is it cost effective, but it can also protect your children from illness and injury. Usually in playgrounds, one of the biggest dangers to children is uneven area where high foot traffic and weather conditions have eroded the surface of the ground. After a heavy rainfall, these areas can become muddy and slippery, causing children to trip and fall.

Here artificial turf plays a very important role as it will not wear away or erode during heavy rains. Moreover, unlike natural grass, mowing and watering are not required to maintain the playground to keep it looking fresh and resilient.

Here are five reasons why artificial grass is better for your kids.

Easier on skin

If your kids love to roll and tumble in the grass, they are bound to run and fall, artificial turf can reduce the risk of injury as well as minimize common allergen such as mold and mildew. Unlike natural grass fields, artificial turf playgrounds doesn’t cause discomfort or harm on the skin. Your child is absolutely safe and free to rock and roll in the artificial turf.

Not slippery when wet

Quality artificial turf combined with excellent installation services, offers a quick drainage and drying surface which allows your kids to play non-stop. Moreover, with this type of grass, your playground never develops sink holes that come from settling.

No mud, no mess

Unlike natural grass which causes more housework due to mud grass clippings and other debris gets tracked indoors on shoes, artificial turf is more beneficial as it reduces your work. With the artificial turf you don’t need to water the ground or don’t have to spend a lot of time in cleaning those muddy clippings which enter into the house. Artificial turf surely makes life much sorted and happier.

It’s resilient

No matter how much foot traffic your playground bears, with artificial turf it’s all easy. Top quality artificial turf makes for a resilient playground that could be used by the kids all year around with much maintenance or harmful fertilizers.

Prevents the growth of bacteria

Usually artificial turf contains anti-microbial agent that help to fend off any bacteria which attempts to thrive in it. With the installation of artificial turf, a child’s exposure to bacteria at the playground can be kept to a minimum.

To conclude, it’s no surprise more and more number of individuals now prefer to get installed artificial turf for playgrounds as the turf has proven to be safer and better for them. Once the installation of the grass has been completed, you kids can play on it without any fear, all year around.