Terra Pad Wear Mat Solutions for High Traffic Areas on Playgrounds

High traffic areas on commercial playgrounds are continually plagued by displacement of the loose fill material meant to protect children from injury. Wear mats are a safe, economical, convenient solution to this maintenance issue.


Afterall, when a community, city parks department, HOA, school, or civic organization commits time, resources and energy to building safe, accessible play environments, we want children to use them, and enjoy the play value. With that continued use, there are subsequent maintenance issues inherent in that high traffic utilization, primarily "kickout" of the loose fill material designed and installed to protect children from impacts to the surface.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission, (CPSC) reports that "falls to surfaces are responsible for more than 70 percent of the injuries sustained on playgrounds. Improper surfacing is the leading cause of many of those injuries. Acceptable surfaces include hardwood fiber/mulch, pea gravel and sand. Other options include synthetic surfaces such as rubber tiles, mats or poured surfaces. Loose-fill surfaces may need to be pushed back underneath equipment for adequate cushioning if the material has been moved or pushed to the edge of the play area. Cushioned surfacing should be provided under all equipment and its fall zone."

A simple, economical solution to this displacement under slide exits, tire swings, to-fro swings, spinner bowls, overhead ladders, chim up bars, and spring riders are Terra Pad wear mats. These pads, made from 100% recycled tire buffings, with UV inhibiting binder, are an effective way to add color and increased utilization, prevent 4-9 tires from disposal in landfills, while eliminating the need for continued maintenance. All models come in standard black, green, terra cotta, grey, and blue.

Increase the play value of a playground, eliminate costly and time consuming maintenance, and help the environment, and visit Terra Pad Recreation Solutions.