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Surfaces Affordable Outdoor Playground Flooring for Safe Play

When kids are having fun, running, jumping, and climbing on playground equipment, it's only natural that they might sometimes stumble or fall. However, having high-quality outdoor play area flooring can minimize the risk of injuries when this happens. PlaygroundEquipment.com has a great variety of outdoor playground flooring options, from attractive and long-lasting poured rubber to low-maintenance rubber mulch and economical wood fiber. Shop our play surfaces for playgrounds to keep kids safe in your recreational space!

Poured Rubber Playground Floors: Best for Durability and Low Maintenance

The longest-lasting playground flooring for outdoor spaces is poured-in-place rubber, which creates an attractive surface with great shock absorption that requires little to no maintenance.

ElastaPlay Poured-In-Place


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  • Certified Safe

    Our poured flooring has been independently tested by IPEMA to verify its safety and effectiveness.

  • Guaranteed to Last

    These rubber surfaces are backed by a five-year warranty for added peace of mind.

  • Ships Quick

    We stock all of our product to meet immediate demands of your project.

  • Custom-Designed for You

    Our installers can pour rubber surfacing in a range of colors and designs to give you a unique look.

  • Layered for Great Protection

    The dual-layer design of our poured flooring has superior shock absorption.

  • Base Work

    Sub-base includes concrete, asphalt, or most commonly crushed stone.

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Engineered Wood Fiber Mulch: The Most Economical Playground Ground Cover

Wood fiber mulch comes at a low price point while still protecting kids at play, which is why this affordable outdoor playground flooring is one of our most popular surfacing options.

Engineered Wood Fiber


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  • Good Protection for Falls

    Spread wood mulch 12 inches deep to cushion falls from up to 12 feet.

  • Simple Install

    Can be installed directly on top of many soil types without expensive base prep.

  • Support Local Business

    Wood Fiber is harvested, processed, and manufactured regionally.

  • Easy to Maintain

    Just rake your mulch flat and top it off as needed to maintain adequate depth.

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Fused Foam Drainage Tiles

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Geotextile Fabric

  • Not Just Weeds

    Fabric helps with filtration, erosion control, and soil stabilization.

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Recycled Rubber Mulch Nuggets: Affordable, Long-Lasting Playground Floor Material

Rubber playground mulch provides an excellent balance between affordability and durability, and it can be customized in a variety of colors to fit your aesthetic. This outdoor playground padding lasts for years with very little maintenance and offers great fall protection.

  • Safety-Certified

    Our nontoxic rubber mulch meets or exceeds all safety standards for playground equipment flooring.

  • Durability Guaranteed

    12 year color loss and 50 year impact attention warranties standard.

  • Two Convenient Quantities

    Buy bulk rubber mulch in 2,000-pound sacks for efficient installation, or purchase individual 24-pound bags of rubber mulch as needed.

  • Eco-Friendly

    Playground rubber mulch is made from recycled tires that are cleaned and shredded, giving worn-out materials a new life.

Two Ways to Buy

2,000 pound super sack

  • New Installation

    Almost spreads itself, best to use a forklift with this for maneuvering.

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50 sets of 24 pound bags

  • Maintenance

    Ideal to add small amounts of material to specific areas.

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Other Outdoor Play Area Flooring Options

Rubber wear mats are a great addition to loose-fill surfacing because they extend the life of your mulch. Rubber floor tiles can cover larger areas at a reasonable cost. And artificial turf comes in a variety of colors and styles and adds a lot of visual appeal to a natural play space. All of these playground surfaces are also available with PlaygroundEquipment.com!

Rubber Mats


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  • Requires Burying

    Outdoor playground mats add extra cushioning and help keep mulch in place in high-traffic areas.

Rubber Tiles


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  • Ideal for DIY

    Create a smooth, soft surface over a smaller area with this backyard or playground flooring.

Artificial Turf


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  • No More Mowing

    Get the look of grass without mowing and make your recreational space safer by adding synthetic turf.

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Choose the Best Playground Surface Material for Your Needs

The right outdoor playground flooring will be different for everyone's situation. Here's a chart comparing our most popular options to help you make your decision:

 

Fall Protection

Durability

Customizable?

Maintenance

Cost

Poured-in-Place Rubber Flooring

Excellent

Excellent (at least 10 years)

Yes

Little to none

Most expensive

Rubber Playground Mulch

Excellent when installed with the proper depth

Excellent (at least 10 years)

Yes

Occasional raking

Moderate

Engineered Wood Fiber Mulch

Excellent when installed with the proper depth

OK (typically 2 to 5 years)

No

Regular raking and topping off

Least expensive

We'd also be glad to give you our expert advice to help you choose the right safe surfacing for your park, playground, or other recreational space. Just give us a call and let us assist you!

Get Top-Quality Outdoor Playground Flooring Anywhere in the U.S.

PlaygroundEquipment.com's commercial-grade safe surfacing products are available for delivery nationwide, so no matter where you live, buying the best playground surfacing near you only requires a few clicks. Add products to your cart and we'll give you a free quote before you place your finalized order. Then, we'll ship your order quickly, accompanied by instructions to help you properly set up your safe surfacing. We can also send our professional installers to your site to ensure that your new playground flooring is correctly installed. Shop with us today and see how easy it can be to make a smart investment in playground safety!