The Turf System from Rubbercycle combines the clean, natural appearance of synthetic grass with the impact protection required for commercial playground environments. Engineered from the ground up for safety and performance, this patent-pending system uses high-quality synthetic turf installed over an innovative array of ultra-durable vulcanized rubber tiles.
Beneath the turf, the rubber tile system features a hollow-cone design that is back-filled with rubber mulch. Together, these layers create a cushioned playground surface designed to absorb impact while maintaining consistent performance year after year. The system is engineered to perform in both wet and dry conditions, making it a practical option for outdoor playground environments exposed to changing weather.
The 1.75-inch turf pile creates a soft, comfortable surface with the appearance of natural grass. Unlike natural grass, however, synthetic playground turf does not require mowing, watering, fertilizing, or reseeding, helping facilities maintain an attractive play environment without the upkeep associated with a traditional lawn.
Safety is a major advantage of the Turf System. With an overall thickness of 3.25 inches, a HIC rating of 300, and fall-height protection rated up to 12 feet, the system is designed to provide substantial impact attenuation beneath commercial playground equipment.
For child care centers, preschools, elementary schools, parks, churches, and community playgrounds, the Turf System offers an appealing combination of safety, durability, appearance, and long-term performance. It creates a polished playground environment that looks welcoming while providing the protective characteristics needed beneath active commercial play equipment.
Key Specifications
- Product: Turf System
- Manufacturer: Rubbercycle
- Product Type: Commercial Synthetic Playground Turf System
- Turf Pile Height: 1.75"
- Overall System Thickness: 3.25"
- Fall Height Rating: Up to 12'
- HIC Rating: 300
- Weight: Approximately 15 lbs. per square foot
- Top Surface: High-quality synthetic turf
- Base System: Vulcanized rubber tile array
- Tile Design: Hollow-cone design back-filled with rubber mulch
- Performance: Designed for wet and dry conditions
- Application: Commercial Playground Safety Surfacing
Playground Benefits
- Provides impact attenuation beneath playground equipment
- Creates the appearance of natural grass
- Provides a soft and cushioned play surface
- Supports playground equipment with fall heights up to 12 feet
- Delivers consistent safety performance in wet or dry conditions
- Eliminates mowing and watering associated with natural grass
- Helps create a clean, finished playground appearance
- Provides a stable alternative to traditional loose-fill materials
- Designed for long-term commercial playground use
- Works well across a variety of playground environments
Commercial-Grade Safety & Durability
The Rubbercycle Turf System uses multiple layers to create a playground surface designed around both impact protection and long-term performance. Synthetic turf forms the finished play surface, while the vulcanized rubber tile array and rubber mulch beneath it provide the cushioning needed to help absorb impact.
At 3.25 inches thick, the system provides fall-height protection rated up to 12 feet and an HIC rating of 300. Rubbercycle also lists the system at approximately 15 pounds per square foot, contributing to a substantial and durable commercial surfacing installation.
The system is engineered to maintain consistent safety performance in both wet and dry conditions. Proper professional installation and ongoing inspection and maintenance are important for helping the system continue to perform as intended throughout the life of the playground.
Ideal Applications
- Child care centers and preschools
- Elementary schools
- Parks and municipal playgrounds
- Churches and community organizations
- High-use commercial playgrounds
The Rubbercycle Turf System offers the inviting look of grass without giving up the safety performance required beneath commercial playground equipment. With a soft 1.75-inch turf pile, innovative rubber tile and mulch base, 12-foot fall-height rating, and consistent wet-or-dry performance, it creates a polished playground surface designed to look great, perform reliably, and support active play for years to come.
