IPEMA Certified Artificial Grass for Playgrounds
With thousands of playgrounds and millions of square feet of playground turf installed over nearly two decades, XGrass leads the market in the specifying, design and installation of artificial grass playground surfaces. We enjoy long-term relationships with many of the leading preschool franchises in the country and have a proven history of safety and success.
Complete Artificial Grass Systems
Designed for Safety 
XGrass artificial grass systems are designed from the ground up for safety. Fully certified by the International Play Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (IPEMA), these systems feature our shock-absorbing, PolyGreen foam padding and antimicrobial infill - making them some of the safest, cleanest and most compliant playground surfaces on the market.
Benefits:
- Completely antimicrobial
- Consistent HIC safety ratings
- Reduces allergic reactions
- Meets ASTM F1292 12′ fall height
- Environmentally friendly
- ADA Compliant
- Stays cooler due to Heat Block™ technology
- Reduced glare due to Shine Block™ technology
The IPEMA Certified Playground Grass System
Includes three primary components and a proprietary install process to ensure child's safety.
IPEMA Certified Turf
One of our three IPEMA certified turf systems: XGrass Prime, XGrass Ultra Natural, or XGrass Premier Natural.
Polygreen Padding
Our innovative pad provides the ultimate shock absorption and drainage.
Envirofill
This antimicrobial, non-toxic, non-flammable infill stays cooler and lasts longer than other infill materials.
Installation Cross Section
Over Aggregate Base with Concrete Border
Our most popular installation for playgrounds features one of our playground turf products and PolyGreen padding installed on top of a base of compacted clean aggregate stone.
When installed with a concrete border, the turf is nailed or stapled into pressure treated support boards and then infilled to eliminate any movement or shifting of the turf.
Installation Cross Section
Over Aggregate Base with Mulch Border
For playgrounds being installed in more natural environments, turf systems featuring mulch borders are popular. These systems typically feature a playground turf product along with ¾” of infill and PolyGreen padding installed on top of a base of compacted clean aggregate stone.
For stability, install 24” stakes around the perimeter and then attach pressure treated support boards that will accommodate the nails or staples used to secure the turf.
Installation Cross Section
Over Concrete Base with SBR Ramp Edge
For playgrounds placed over concrete bases, the surfacing installation consists of our XGrass playground turf along with Envirofill infill and PolyGreen foam padding. The infill and padding combine to provide the impact attenuation properties ideal for making a play area safer.
An SBR edge ramp can be installed to meet ADA compliance and provide a smooth transition from the concrete base to the playground surface.
Featured IPEMA Playground Turf
IPEMA Certified Playground Turf
XGrass Prime
Face Weight: 53oz.
Pile Height: 1.5"
Color: Summer Blend
Thatch: Green
Backing: Urethane
Fiber Type: Omega Horseshoe
IPEMA Certified Playground Turf
XGrass Ultra Natural
Face Weight: 70oz.
Pile Height: 1.75"
Color:Summer Blend
Thatch: Tan
Backing:Urethane
Fiber Type: Omega Horseshoe
IPEMA Certified Playground Turf
XGrass Premier Natural
Face Weight: 80oz.
Pile Height: 2"
Color: Summer Blend
Thatch: Tan
Backing: Urethane
Fiber Type: Omega S
7 Key Factors
Affecting Cost of Turf for Commercial Playgrounds
When calculating the cost of installing artificial grass safety surfacing for a commercial playground, it's important to note that there are a number of key factors to consider. Just as those specifying synthetic turf athletic fields must consider how the turf will affect performance and safety, specifying and installing playground turf requires special consideration related to shock attenuation, ADA compliance, and resistance to heat, static and microorganisms.
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