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Playground
Safety Surfacing

Your choice of playground safety surfacing is an
important consideration when installing a new
play space or modifying an existing one

Fibar® Engineered Wood Fiber

FibarSystems consist of engineered wood fibers that knit together to form a surface soft enough to cushion falls, yet firm enough for wheelchairs. The patented drainage system protects your investment from bad weather damage and avoids mud and puddles after a rain.

Learn more in the Technical Briefing & Buyer Protection Plan.

Fibar® Features

  • Superior raw material made from 100% virgin wood fiber
  • Designed to be a lasting product with trouble-free performance
  • Tested to comply with all relevant accessibility standards
  • Varied colours of natural wood blend in with any kind of setting
  • Surfacing on more than 50,000 playgrounds across North America

Accessible Play Standards

We can work with you to explain how the various standards apply to your project and guide you through the requirements related to depth, pathways, transition areas and more.

Other Playground Safety Surfacing Solutions

Did you know 80% of playground injuries are due to falls to the surfacing? The right surfacing helps to ensure your play space is accessible for everyone to enjoy. There are several synthetic and natural options that offer protection from falls and serious injury.

Artificial Turf

Artificial Turf

Artificial turf is a soft, durable surface comprised of polyethylene blades that give the look and feel of a beautiful park setting.

Shredded Rubber

Shredded Rubber

Shredded rubber—or recycled tire mulch—is a long-lasting durable product that is non-toxic, doesn’t splinter and is resistant to decomposition.

Rubber Mats & Tiles

Rubber Mats & Tiles

This surfacing made from durable reconstituted rubber is weather-resistant and capable of handling the weight from repeated drops and bounces.

Poured-in-Place Rubber

Poured-in-Place Rubber

Poured-in-Place is a two-layer system consisting of a basemat and a top surface that can be customized to meet your design aesthetic.

FAQ's

Does my play space require safety surfacing?

Any playground equipment that has a fall height will require protective safety surfacing. Playground equipment that does not have a fall height will not require it.

What is the required depth for safety surfacing?

The required depth of safety surfacing is dependent on the fall height of the playground equipment. Typical depth for Engineered Wood Fiber is 12” but that will vary based on fall height. The required thickness for rubber will be determined by the rubber type and fall height.

Contact us today to get started. We’d love to hear from you!