Playground Safety Surfacing – Protecting Kids at Play

At Creative Recreation Products, we believe every great playground starts from the ground up. Safety surfacing isn’t just an add-on—it’s the foundation for keeping kids safe, active, and worry-free. Serving Orlando, Tampa, and communities across Central Florida, we help schools, HOAs, daycares, and parks choose the right surfacing for long-lasting protection, durability, and peace of mind.

Why Safety Surfacing Matters

Falls are the #1 cause of playground injuries—but the right ground cover can make all the difference. Quality surfacing cushions impact, meets strict safety standards, and helps parents, teachers, and property managers feel confident that kids are playing in a secure environment.

  • Protect kids from fall-related injury risks

  • Cleanliness and ease of maintenance

  • Meets or exceeds all ASTM, CPSC and IPEMA safety standards

  • Walk thru the pros and cons with our Safety Surfacing experts!

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Choosing the Right Safety Surfacing for your Florida Playground

Every playground is different, and factors like equipment height, location, slope, and budget all play a role in selecting the best ground cover. That’s where we come in. Our local experts walk you through the options, explain the pros and cons, and help you make a decision that balances safety, cost, and appearance.

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Certified Playground Mulch

The most cost-effective option, certified wood mulch looks natural and provides reliable fall protection. Wood mulch does require more regularly maintenance but remains very popular for schools, HOAs, and budget-conscious projects.

Loose Rubber Mulch

Made from recycled rubber, this durable option offers excellent cushioning, resists years of weather exposure, and requires minimal upkeep—great for high-traffic play areas.  the upfront costs are often recovered due the long life of this groundcover.

Available in a variety of colors – brown, red, green, blue, black.

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Padded Playground Turf

Synthetic turf offers the look of natural grass with the durability of synthetic materials. And because it’s padded beneath, Turf offers a soft, attractive, and resilient surface.  Holds up to Florida’s tough sun.

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Poured-in-Place Rubber

PIP Rubber is a seamless, customizable surface that combines maximum safety with design flexibility. Available in a variety of colors and patterns, it’s easy to clean, low-maintenance and built to last. It also provides a superior surface for ADA accessibility.

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See Our Work in Action

We’ve installed playgrounds and safety surfaces throughout Greater Orlando, Tampa Bay, Daytona, and Central Florida – including:

Your Trusted Partner in Florida Safe Play for over 20 years

At Creative Recreation Products, we don’t just install surfacing—we make sure your playground is safe, fun, and built to last. From consultation to installation, we’re here to guide you every step of the way

✅ Locally experienced team serving Orlando, Tampa Bay, St. Pete, Clearwater, Ocala, Gainesville, Daytona Beach, Melbourne, and everywhere in between.
✅ Over 20 years of experience in commercial playground and shade solutions.
✅ Dedicated to safe, beautiful, and long-lasting outdoor spaces.

Ready to Bring Shade to Your Outdoor Space?

Whether you’re enhancing a daycare, park, school, church or HOA, we’re here to help every step of the way.

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