{"id":8020,"date":"2021-06-03T08:19:39","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T13:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/?p=8020"},"modified":"2021-09-24T13:02:49","modified_gmt":"2021-09-24T18:02:49","slug":"pros-cons-pea-gravel-for-playground-surfacing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-pea-gravel-for-playground-surfacing\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros &#038; Cons: Using Pea Gravel for Playground Surfacing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-paragraph\">\n<p>Are you considering <strong>pea gravel as a playground surfacing<\/strong> option? When constructing a playground, you often need to make many decisions. For example, there are infinite playground surfacing options. How do you know which one is right for you? You want your playground surface to be safe, effective, withstand regular use, and not break the bank.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-paragraph\">\n<p>You&#8217;ve likely seen pea gravel used in<strong> playground surfaces<\/strong> and wondered if it might be an option. Here, we broke down the pros and cons of pea gravel, so you don&#8217;t have to go searching the annals of the web to find the information you need to make a decision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is pea gravel?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-image\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-close-up-1.jpg\" alt=\"pea gravel close up image\" class=\"wp-image-8046\" width=\"325\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-close-up-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-close-up-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-close-up-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-close-up-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-close-up-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><figcaption>Pea gravel is a versatile hardscaping material, but should pea gravel be used for playgrounds?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-paragraph\">\n<p>Pea gravel consists of small stones, typically found near water, and has a smooth surface due to weathering. The round stones are the size of peas, ranging from \u215b inch to \u215c inch. Depending on the rock source, pea stone gravel comes in all kinds of natural colors like rust-brown, shades of gray, white, and even translucent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-paragraph\">\n<p>It&#8217;s an eco-friendly, raw material landscape fabric, so it doesn&#8217;t bring any synthetic chemicals or dyes to the playground. You&#8217;ll find this <strong>versatile hardscaping material <\/strong>covering driveways, water drains, paths, patios, filling spaces between pavers, and even in playgrounds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"#safety\">Safety and Accessibility of Pea Gravel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#cost\">Cost of Pea Gravel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#quality\">Quality and Maintenance of Pea Gravel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#installation\">Installation of Pea Gravel<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"safety\"><strong>Safety of Pea Gravel as a Playground Surface<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Believe it or not, pea gravel, at depths of nine inches deep, can sufficiently <strong>reduce the impact of a fall<\/strong>. But that&#8217;s where the safety advantages of pea gravel surfaces end.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-image\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-stone-playground.jpg\" alt=\"Pea gravel as playground flooring with slide\" class=\"wp-image-8061\" width=\"407\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-stone-playground.jpg 700w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-stone-playground-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-stone-playground-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-stone-playground-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-stone-playground-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><figcaption>While pea gravel meets ASTM standards, it has to be at least 9 inches deep to protect a 5 foot fall.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>While pea gravel is tested and meets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/Standards\/F2223.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASTM standards<\/a> for impact attenuation, it can only protect up to five feet at a nine-inch depth.<\/li><li>It can be <strong>problematic <\/strong>when using high-height playground equipment.<\/li><li>Plus, falling on the stone doesn&#8217;t exactly have much appeal.<\/li><li>Pea gravel also readily <strong>shifts underfoot<\/strong>, making it hard for wheelchairs and folks with limited mobility to navigate.<\/li><li>Since it doesn&#8217;t meet the basic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.access-board.gov\/files\/ada\/guides\/play-surfaces.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADA safety standards<\/a>, commercial and public playground spaces are out. You may want to leave this surface to private playgrounds and backyards.<\/li><li>If your playground is for toddlers, you may also want to <strong>avoid pea gravel<\/strong>. Children tend to put small pea stones in their mouths.<\/li><li>Over time, the gravel rock will naturally compress (at least 25%) under its constant use.<\/li><li>It becomes hard and creates a <strong>non-shock absorbing surface<\/strong> that can make injuries more common.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cost\"><strong>Cost of Pea Gravel as Playground Flooring<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-image\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-playground-surface.jpg\" alt=\"Pea gravel for a playground surface\" class=\"wp-image-8030\" width=\"397\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-playground-surface.jpg 700w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-playground-surface-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-playground-surface-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-playground-surface-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-playground-surface-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><figcaption>While pea gravel is relatively low-cost, it will have to be replaced every few years.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Pea gravel is a relatively <strong>low-cost loose-fill <\/strong>material.<\/li><li>The material alone typically costs $30 to $50 per ton, costing you about $3,000-5,000 to fill a 2,500 square foot area with a minimum 9-inch depth.<\/li><li>While you can <strong>do it yourself<\/strong>, it may cost more as you need to add in the cost of a header or edging and crushed rock for the base layer.<\/li><li>In comparison, contractors often have access to manufacturer discounts, and their work often comes with a guarantee.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>While the costs of pea gravel material are low, when you&#8217;re <strong>replacing it every few years<\/strong> and keeping it maintained, those costs can start to add up.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quality\"><strong>Quality and Maintenance of Pea Gravel as a Playground Surface<\/strong> <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-image\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-playground-mound.jpg\" alt=\"Pea gravel mound for playgrounds\" class=\"wp-image-8039\" width=\"406\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-playground-mound.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-playground-mound-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-playground-mound-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-playground-mound-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-playground-mound-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-playground-mound-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><figcaption>While pea gravel can prevent water build up and prevent weeds, depending on the weather it can become quite hard as well as form &#8220;stone dust&#8221; when breaking it apart.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Pea gravel suppresses unwanted weed growth, retains moisture, and doesn&#8217;t decompose like <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-and-cons-natural-grass-and-soil-for-playground-surfaces\/\">grass<\/a> or mulch.<\/li><li>It <strong>prevents rainwater buildup<\/strong> thanks to its adequate drainage.<\/li><li>Plus, pea gravel keeps burrowing rodents at bay, and other animals tend to leave it alone.<\/li><li>You can <strong>easily maintain<\/strong> pea gravel by raking stones into place, but the frequency of maintenance is another story.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>On the other hand, pea gravel <strong>tends to travel <\/strong>unless you contain it with edging material.<\/li><li>It will need to be inspected on an ongoing basis and refilled every four years.<\/li><li>If your location experiences cold winters, the cold can make the <strong>gravel quite hard<\/strong>, impacting its safety.<\/li><li>Snow removal will likely be one of the more significant challenges.<\/li><li>It&#8217;s hard to avoid disturbing the gravel when shoveling.<\/li><li>You&#8217;ll need to shovel most of the snow and then leave a thin layer behind, melting the rest with salt.<\/li><li>Another factor due to the changing seasons is pea gravel&#8217;s tendency to <strong>break down<\/strong> into smaller particles.<\/li><li>It forms a &#8220;<strong>stone dust<\/strong>&#8221; that creates a hardpan of compacted stone, typically in high-use areas, that becomes dangerous and difficult to break apart.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"installation\"><strong>Installation of Pea Gravel for Playground Flooring<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-image\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-yellow-crane.jpg\" alt=\"Pea gravel on playground floor with toy crane\" class=\"wp-image-8042\" width=\"411\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-yellow-crane.jpg 700w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-yellow-crane-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-yellow-crane-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-yellow-crane-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pea-gravel-yellow-crane-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 411px) 100vw, 411px\" \/><figcaption>Due to pea gravels compression, it makes it fairly high maintenance and will need to be reinstalled repeatedly.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Great news! Installing pea gravel is <strong>relatively easy<\/strong>. You can undoubtedly find it at your favorite hardware store.<\/li><li>Work the surface roughly six inches down and install at least three to six inches base layer of coarse base rock or crushed rock to prepare your site.<\/li><li>Then, cover with at least a nine-inch layer of pea gravel to meet ASTM&#8217;s minimum fill depth standards.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>The downside to pea gravel&#8217;s compression and high maintenance is you&#8217;ll likely be <strong>repeating the installation phase more often than you&#8217;d like.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternatives to Pea Gravel for Playgrounds<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-paragraph\">\n<p>When it comes to ensuring the safety of the children on your playground, surfacing should rank as a top priority. You want a surface with a comfortable, soft cushion to walk on and, when installed correctly, should be compliant with ADA standards for handicap accessible areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-paragraph\">\n<p>Where pea gravel may be a let down in some of these respects, <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/playground-surfacing\/\">poured-in-place playground surfacing<\/a> excels. Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/\">adventureTURF<\/a> today for premium poured-in-place surfacing made to keep your playground safe, fun, and enjoyable for every child.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-paragraph\">\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<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"block faq container-fluid white normal \" >\n        <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"block-header center\"><h2 class=\"header\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div>        <div class=\"row d-flex \">\n            <div class=\"accordion col-12\" id=\"faq-block_60ae6453cfc87\">\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>How much does pea gravel cost?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse0\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading0\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_60ae6453cfc87\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>Pea gravel is a relatively low-cost loose-fill material, costing you about $3,000-5,000. The initial investment in pea gravel might be low, but you&#8217;ll have to deal with maintenance costs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-pea-gravel-for-playground-surfacing\/\">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>Is pea gravel a safe playground surfacing material? <\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_60ae6453cfc87\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>A layer of pea gravel, which is nine inches deep, can sufficiently reduce the impact of a fall. However, because it doesn&#8217;t meet the ADA safety standards, commercial and public playground spaces are out.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-pea-gravel-for-playground-surfacing\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\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>What are the best uses for pea gravel?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_60ae6453cfc87\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>Pea gravel is a very versatile hardscaping material. It&#8217;s often used for covering driveways, water drains, paths, patios, and filling spaces between pavers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-pea-gravel-for-playground-surfacing\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading3\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                    <button class=\"btn btn-link collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\n                                        <span>How do you install pea gravel?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_60ae6453cfc87\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>To install pea gravel as a surface material, work the surface roughly six inches down and install at least three to six inches base layer of coarse base rock or crushed rock.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-pea-gravel-for-playground-surfacing\/\">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_60ae6453cfc87').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\": \"How much does pea gravel cost?\",\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;Pea gravel is a relatively low-cost loose-fill material, costing you about $3,000-5,000. 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