{"id":7569,"date":"2021-05-03T17:54:51","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T22:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/?p=7569"},"modified":"2021-09-24T13:01:17","modified_gmt":"2021-09-24T18:01:17","slug":"pros-cons-sand-for-playground-surfacing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-sand-for-playground-surfacing\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros & Cons: Using Sand as a Playground Surface"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sand has been a universal element in playgrounds and parks for decades. There are many exciting activities people associate with sand, from constructing sandcastles to leaping around with friends. In recent years, the safety of sand as a playground surface<\/strong> has been called into question. Is sand a really safe option for a playground? Can you use other surface options in place of sand? While we prefer poured-in-place rubber for playgrounds<\/a> or rubber playground tiles<\/a>, we still want to provide you with all the information you need to make a decision. We prepared a thorough review of sand for playground surfaces<\/strong>, examining the pros and the cons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Sand playgrounds may bring back memories, but should sand be used for playgrounds?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Playground sand brings a natural esthetic often associated with fond childhood memories. It’s smooth and soft to the touch. We all have a general sense of what sand is (a loose granular substance or sediment, generally pale yellow or brown). It’s typically produced by the erosion or weathering of rocks and minerals. The composition of sand can vary based on local rock sources and conditions, making a range of colors like pale yellow, brown, white, black, green, and even pink. Commonly found blanketing beaches, riverbeds, deserts, and playgrounds, not all sand should be used as playground sand<\/strong> (read on to learn more).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n