Playground Mulch and Safety

A playground adds value to any property, but is essential for a school or daycare. Kids of all ages need the chance to run around and play. But with that running around comes the risk of injury. As you think about your playground, you need to consider safety. It’s important for kids to be active and have fun, but it’s more important for them to be safe.

What Do We Know About Playground Injuries?

The researchers at the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission track information on playground safety and injuries. They have found:

• Playground injuries send more than 200,000 kids to the emergency room every year.
• Most injuries happen when a child falls off the playground equipment onto the ground.
• Dirt and grass surfaces do not provide enough protection for children falling off playground equipment.

If you want to prevent injuries on your playground, the right surface underneath and around your equipment is very important. The wrong surface puts kids at a higher risk for serious injury.

How Can You Make Your Playground Safer?

The most important way you can make your playground safer is to choose the correct surface. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends at least twelve inches of wood mulch underneath playground equipment. When children fall, the playground mulch provides a cushion and prevents them from serious injury and broken bones.

The depth of the mulch is important, but it also needs to extend beyond the edge of your equipment. Make sure your play equipment is surrounded by six feet of mulch on all sides. Pay special attention to the areas around swings and underneath slides. A large mulch buffer around your equipment improves the safety of your playground.

How Can Blown Mulch Help?

If you need to add mulch to your playground, contact us to get connected with a mulch blowing installer. Here’s why blown mulch is the best solution for playgrounds:

Fast

Fast: Blowing mulch is so much faster than manual methods. Crews can spread more than 50 yards of mulch in two hours. This means you don’t need to have disruption to your property for days. After just a few hours, your playground will be safe for everyone and ready to use.

Easy

Easy: If your playground is fenced or features extensive climbing structures, manual mulch installers might have trouble. They won’t be able to maneuver around your fences or slides, and may ask you to remove them to facilitate the installation. Blown mulch can go anywhere with ease. Our crews use flexible tubing that can go over fences and around equipment so you don’t need to remove them.

Correct

Correct: Some types of wood mulch are better for playgrounds than others. Most experts recommend a double-ground mulch over a larger mulch like wood chips. Our installers are experts on all types of wood mulch. They can help you find exactly the right mulch for your property.

If you need mulch for your Michigan playground, don’t wait. Injuries can happen at any time, and you want to be prepared. We can get you connected with a professional crew who can make sure your playground is safe for everyone. Fill out the form on our site today and make sure your playground is a fun, attractive, and safe place to play.