{"id":1568,"date":"2020-04-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/?p=1568"},"modified":"2021-09-24T13:07:09","modified_gmt":"2021-09-24T18:07:09","slug":"pros-cons-wood-chips-for-playground-flooring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-wood-chips-for-playground-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros &#038; Cons: Wood Chips for Playground Surfacing"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_1573\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1573\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/woodchips-are-not-a-good-surface-for-playgrounds\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1573 size-medium\" title=\"Wood chips are not a good surface for playgrounds... here's why \u00bb\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Playground-with-wood-chips-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Playground with Wood Chips\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wood chips are not a good surface for playgrounds&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/woodchips-are-not-a-good-surface-for-playgrounds\/\">Click here to see why \u00bb<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Picture the playgrounds you went to the most as a kid. They were covered in <strong>wood chip mulch<\/strong>, right? And you hated the splinters and sharp edges that it caused. Mulch (also known as &#8220;landscape mulch&#8221;) and wood chips have ruled the playground world for decades \u2014 but those responsible for playground upkeep (such as elementary school administrators, daycare directors, park maintenance crews, church managers, etc) have to deal with constant maintenance just to give the kiddos a place to play.<\/p>\n<h2>Wood Chips Are Popular, But Are They The Best Option for Playground Flooring?<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at using <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/woodchips-are-not-a-good-surface-for-playgrounds\/\">wood chips for playgrounds<\/a> to see how they measure up to their competition in terms of safety, cost, and quality.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#safety\">Safety of Wood Chips<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#cost\">Cost of Wood Chips<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#quality\">Quality of Wood Chips<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#installation\">Installation of Wood Chips<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"safety\">Safety of Wood Chips on Playground Surfaces<\/h3>\n<h4>Pros:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Wood chips have a degree of <strong>shock absorbency<\/strong>. A 9-inch layer of wood chips will allow a child to safely land from a 10-foot fall, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/ABOUT\/faqs.html\">American Standard Testing Methods<\/a> (ASTM), the institution that sets industry safety standards such as this <strong>critical fall height requirement<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The Consumer Product Safety Commission\u00a0<strong>(CPSC)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/s3fs-public\/325.pdf\">says<\/a> that CCA wood mulch is an \u201cinappropriate surfacing\u201d type for playgrounds<\/strong>. So make sure your wood mulch is not CCA-treated.<\/li>\n<li>They can obscure <strong>hazards<\/strong>, like broken glass from glass beverage containers.<\/li>\n<li>They can develop <strong>insect or mold problems<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>They can be <strong>choked on or swallowed<\/strong> by young children.<\/li>\n<li>While wood chips meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for playgrounds that require surfacing that lessens the impact of falls, they <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncemch.org\/child-care-health-consultants\/Part2\/2-4_playground_surfacing.pdf\">do <em>not<\/em> meet ADA requirements<\/a> for surfaces that allow for wheelchairs<\/strong> and other mobility devices. So if you&#8217;re looking to build an <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/handicap-accessible-playgrounds\/\">accessible playground<\/a>, wood chips aren&#8217;t your best option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A further note on shock absorbency: One reason rubber playground surfacing has risen in popularity is because of the drastic difference in critical fall height requirements. Just <i>4.5 inches of <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/playground-surfacing\/\"><i>poured-in-place rubber surfacing<\/i><\/a> provides a surface on which a child can safely land from a 10-foot fall, compared to 9 inches for wood chips.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1574\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1574\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1574 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Wood-chips-stock-photo-300x152.jpg\" alt=\"Wood Chips Playground Flooring\" width=\"300\" height=\"152\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1574\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A layout of wood chips can vary in level and density across a playground surface area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"cost\">Cost of Wood Chips as Playground Flooring<\/h3>\n<h4>Pros:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Wood chips are one of the <strong>cheapest<\/strong> playground covering options, above only <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-pea-gravel-for-playground-surfacing\/\">pea gravel<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-sand-for-playground-surfacing\/\">sand<\/a> in terms of cost. You can generally expect to pay around $3 per square foot, installed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Wood chips <strong>lose their color and texture<\/strong> over time.<\/li>\n<li>They <strong>require regular upkeep<\/strong>, such as raking for hazards and to maintain an even surface level. You will need to occasionally add new material to continue to meet safety standards and maintain the playground\u2019s appearance, as the wood chips are gradually kicked out of the playground, lost in storm drainage, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"quality\">Quality of Wood Chips as Playground Surfacing<\/h3>\n<h4>Pros:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Those who choose wood chips as a playground covering often cite their <strong>visual appeal<\/strong>. Wood chips are a step up from traditional mulch, complement most landscaping, and are available in a range of colors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>One thing to watch out for in terms of color is whether or not the manufacturer <strong>uses dyes<\/strong> to enhance the color of the wood. Some of the dyes made for wood chips are known to cause reactions in people with certain medical conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dust<\/strong> gets in eyes, on clothes, and causes a mess.<\/li>\n<li>Kids easily get <strong>splinters<\/strong> in it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weeds<\/strong> can grow in it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Those who choose poured-in-place rubber surfacing over options like wood chips often cite that they appreciate that we use only premium rubber made from natural materials: EPDM rubber (which helps the surface resist cracks due to severe temperatures and weather), and SBR rubber (which helps the surface stay flat and supple).<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"installation\">Installation of Wood Chips for Playgrounds<\/h3>\n<h4>Pros:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Wood chips are <strong>easy to install<\/strong>; professionals can usually complete the job in about one day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Installers need to clean the area and <strong>make sure the perimeter is outlined with some type of edging<\/strong> to keep the wood chips in place. Some playground surfacing options (such as poured rubber or rubber tiles) don\u2019t require edging &#8211; the material naturally stays in place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Installation isn\u2019t a once-and-done type of thing.<\/strong> Wood chips needs regular maintenance (including adding more material) in order to maintain their critical fall hall requirement. If you do not maintain the specific installation depth on a playground, children who fall are at risk of serious injury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1567\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1567\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1567 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Rubber-Playground-Amelia-OH-Adventure-Turf-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) Chips Mulch Playground\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1567\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This rubber playground flooring area (lighter section at the playground itself) is surrounded by wood mulch, but blends in nicely.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve learned more about the basics of wood chip surfacing, you probably want to consider other, safer playground flooring options.<\/p>\n<p>We might be biased, but\u00a0<b>we strongly recommend considering\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/playground-surfacing\/\"><b>poured rubber<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/prefabricated-rubber-playground-tiles\/\"><b>rubber tile playground surfaces<\/b><\/a>. The reason we only install those options is because we\u00a0<i>honestly<\/i>\u00a0believe they\u2019re some of the best surfacing options for your playground.<\/p>\n<p>You probably still have questions \u2014 please feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a> for answers. Again, we don\u2019t offer to install wood chip playground surfacing (because we don\u2019t think it\u2019s good for kids). If you\u2019re ready to take the next steps to choosing the right type of playground surfacing for your situation, reach out to us to <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/get-a-quote\/\">request a free quote<\/a> (for poured rubber or rubber tile playground surfacing). We\u2019d love to help you create a place for adventure!<\/p>\n<p>With so many different qualities and characteristics to consider, choosing a playground surface can be bewildering. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve created <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-playground-surfacing-and-flooring-materials\/\">an ultimate guide of all the pros and cons of 11 of the most popular playground surfaces<\/a>, from wood chips to recycled rubber mulch.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"block faq container-fluid white normal \" >\n        <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"block-header center\"><h2 class=\"header\">FAQ<\/h2><\/div>        <div class=\"row d-flex \">\n            <div class=\"accordion col-12\" id=\"faq-block_60dc8d1f5a441\">\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading0\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                    <button class=\"btn btn-link collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse0\">\n                                        <span>Can you use woodchips for playground surfacing?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse0\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading0\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_60dc8d1f5a441\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>Yes. Wood chips are one of the\u00a0<strong>cheapest<\/strong>\u00a0playground covering options, above only\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-pea-gravel-for-playground-surfacing\/\">pea gravel<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-sand-for-playground-surfacing\/\">sand<\/a> in terms of cost. They do, however, <strong>require regular upkeep<\/strong>, such as raking for hazards and maintaining an even surface level.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-wood-chips-for-playground-flooring\/#cost\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading1\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                    <button class=\"btn btn-link collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\n                                        <span>Are woodchips accessible for playgrounds?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_60dc8d1f5a441\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncemch.org\/child-care-health-consultants\/Part2\/2-4_playground_surfacing.pdf\">Woodchips do <em>not<\/em>\u00a0meet ADA requirements<\/a>\u00a0for surfaces that allow for wheelchairs<\/strong>\u00a0and other mobility devices. So if you\u2019re looking to build an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/handicap-accessible-playgrounds\/\">accessible playground<\/a>, wood chips aren\u2019t your best option.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-wood-chips-for-playground-flooring\/#safety\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading2\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                    <button class=\"btn btn-link collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\n                                        <span>Are woodchips a safe playground surface for kids?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_60dc8d1f5a441\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>They can be. A 9-inch layer of wood chips will allow a child to safely land from a 10-foot fall, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/ABOUT\/faqs.html\">American Standard Testing Methods<\/a>\u00a0(ASTM), the institution that sets industry safety standards such as this\u00a0<strong>critical fall height requirement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-wood-chips-for-playground-flooring\/#safety\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function($){\n\n        var initializeBlock = function( $block ) {\n            $('#faq-block_60dc8d1f5a441').collapse();\n        }\n\n        \/\/ Initialize each block on page load (front end).\n        $(document).ready(function(){\n          initializeBlock();\n        });\n\n        \/\/ Initialize dynamic block preview (editor).\n        if( window.acf ) {\n            window.acf.addAction( 'render_block_preview', initializeBlock );\n        }\n\n    })(jQuery);\n    <\/script>\n\n            \t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"mainEntity\": [{\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Can you use woodchips for playground surfacing?\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;Yes. 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