Synthetic turf for a better and safer play environment.

Debating about installing traditional grass and mulch or a synthetic play surface? We’re here for you! Let us answer the important questions about turf for playgrounds. Let us teach you about the key benefits of artificial turf playgrounds.

IS ARTIFICIAL GRASS RIGHT FOR Phoenix PLAYGROUNDS?

Because it’s designed to be highly-durable, artificial grass makes the right choice for playgrounds and play areas. It will not only cut down on maintenance, but it will stay stunning all year long. Neither rain, nor snow, nor sunshine will affect the color of the turf, offering you the best return on investment.

Even better, artificial turf on playgrounds is held to the strictest standards as defined by the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA). Southwest Greens turf products are specially made to give you a safer surface with increased shock absorption to soften trips and falls.

DOES ARTIFICIAL TURF GET HOT?

Conventional wisdom states that synthetic turf tends to become hot in the warm summer months. However, thanks to research and development, there are options to help cool your turf’s surface temperature. We call our solution, HydroChill®.

HydroChill® is an easy add-on to a turf’s infill that gives you an average temperature reduction of 30°-50° and works naturally when hydrated by irrigation, rainfall, and dew. As the turf surface is warmed by sunlight, moisture stored in the HydroChill® turf is released. Evaporation removes heat, leaving a cooler, more comfortable turf for the players. Watch a video of HydroChill® in action here.

HOW MUCH DOES ARTIFICAL PLAYGROUND TURF COST?

We know that when you are shopping around, you are looking for pricing, which will allow you to plan accordingly. While it is difficult to give an exact number without the details of the project at hand, we can estimate a price of $15 - $30+ per square foot for a playground turf installation.

There are several elements that factor into pricing calculations. Here are a few things that affect pricing:

• Base Materials
• Turf size
• Design
• Padding
• Site access & prep
• Features
• Installation costs

 

The right way to discover how much your playground makeover would cost is to schedule a free consultation with Southwest Greens of the Valley.

HOW LONG DOES ARTIFICIAL TURF LAST?

Some of our earliest installations are older than 20 years. Even at this age, they’re still still the vibrant green color and texture of traditional grass.

Our UV-resistant synthetic turf products endure the test of time because they are made to stand up to extreme weather, temperature fluctuations, and heavy traffic for all-year use. Every installation comes with a one-year workmanship warranty and manufacturer's warranty that covers fading.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ARTIFICIAL TURF?

Artificial turf installation is an investment, but it’s definitely worth it. Here are some reasons to choose artificial turf for playgrounds.

Safety First

A safety pad underlayment is installed below the turf to help ease trips and falls and reduce injuries. It is highly elastic and provides amazing shock absorption. Playground turf from Southwest Greens of the Valley is International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) Certified, so you can rest easy knowing our turf surfaces are held to the highest standards.

Enhanced Drainage Capabilities

The porous underlayment pad accelerates drainage vertically and horizontally and also addresses water storage. Southwest Greens turf with Microban® antimicrobial protection provides a clean and well-drained play area safe for children of all ages to play on.

Durable And Long-Lasting

Our devotion to research and development enables us to offer the highest quality and state-of-the-art turf on the market today. Our UV-resistant synthetic turf products endure the test of time because they are built to withstand heavy traffic, extreme weather conditions, and temperature fluctuations for year-round use.

Reduced Heat Retention

Southwest Green playground turf will keep your play area cooler in warmer weather conditions versus rubber area materials. To cool your turf even more, we suggest our innovative HydroChill® solution — an add-in to the turf’s infill which provides an average temperature reduction of 30°F-50°F.

Water Conserving

Nationally, approximately 1/3 of residential water use is estimated to be from landscape irrigation, which totals nearly 9 billion gallons every day. With water scarcity becoming more of an issue, it is critical to reduce consumption where we can. Artificial turf eliminates the need to use so much water to maintain a safe, beautiful play space.

Reduce Pollution

With synthetic grass, you no longer have to use fertilizers, weed-killing chemicals, and dangerous products for pest control. This prevents water pollution and you’ll save money overall. Plus, you cut out the downtime necessary to apply these chemicals, and more importantly, lessen the chemicals in a children’s play area.

TRANSFORM YOUR PLAYGROUND

Ready for a beautiful and safe playground? Southwest Greens of the Valley has a solution for you. Every project is custom designed and installed by professionals, so you won’t have to do any of the heavy lifting. Contact us to schedule a consultation!