SAFETY SURFACING

A Playground Is Only As Good As What Is Under It.

Safety surfacing carries the fall protection and the accessible route for the entire play area. We install it as part of the same scope as the equipment, not as a separate job you have to coordinate.

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SCS Elementary play area under large green shade sails, with turf mounds, colorful poured paths, and play structures

The Part Nobody Sees Until Something Goes Wrong.

Surfacing does more than cover the ground beneath a playground. It determines fall protection, accessibility, and long-term safety. We take that seriously on every project, regardless of scope.

We will tell you plainly what each option costs to install, what it costs to maintain, and how long it will hold up in heavy use, so the trade-off is yours to make with real numbers in front of you.

SCS Elementary playground with a red poured path, turf, log stepping pads, a turf mound, and a green shade canopy over play equipment

What We Install

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  • Poured-in-Place Rubber

    A seamless, accessible, low-maintenance surface with custom colors and designs. The highest upfront cost and the longest service life.

  • Bonded Rubber

    A durable, natural-looking unitary surface, often a middle ground between poured-in-place and loose fill.

  • Engineered Wood Fiber

    A cost-effective accessible loose-fill option, with the lowest upfront cost and an ongoing maintenance commitment.

  • Synthetic Turf with Shock Pad

    Play-rated turf over an impact-attenuating pad, for a clean look that stays usable year-round.

  • Rubber Tiles

    Modular surfacing that is straightforward to repair or replace in sections.

  • Borders, Drainage, and Subbase

    The prep work underneath that determines whether any of the above actually lasts.

The payoff

Why it Matters

Drainage and Subbase

Proper prep underneath, because most surfacing failures start below the surface.

Accessible Routes

Firm, stable, slip-resistant paths into and through the play area.

Honest Lifecycle Math

Upfront cost weighed against maintenance and replacement. A wide variety of surfacing options to fit any project budget.

Fall Height Ratings

Surfacing specified to the critical fall height of the equipment it sits under.

Where we work

Sites We Build For

  • Playgrounds and play areas

  • Schools and districts

  • Splash pads and wet areas

  • Fitness and athletic zones

  • Walkways and accessible routes

Lime-green arched swing set with blue seats over turf, bordered by blue, tan, and red poured surfacing at SCS Elementary

Other Services

  • Shade Structures

    From a single umbrella to a full covered space, we bring shade to parks, playgrounds, athletic areas, bleachers, and gathering spaces. All engineered to last in any climate.

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  • Playgrounds

    Playgrounds for parks, schools, and communities. Designed and installed for safety, ADA accessibility, and long-term value.

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  • Safety Surfacing

    Poured-in-place, bonded rubber, and engineered wood fiber are available for your specific park needs. Installed to CPSC and ASTM guidelines to guarantee regulatory compliance.

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  • Synthetic Turf

    Durable, low-maintenance turf for playgrounds, parks, and athletic spaces that stays usable year-round.

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  • Athletic & Site Amenities

    The details that make the park complete. We offer outdoor fitness equipment, bleachers, shelters, pavilions, site furnishings, and restroom and concession structures.

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  • Custom Sport Courts

    From pickleball and basketball to tennis and multi-sport courts, Red River Recreation offers fully customized, turnkey solutions. Choose your colors, logos, and layouts to create a court that’s uniquely yours. From design and surfacing to fencing, lighting, and equipment, we handle it all.

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