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Playground Turf Installation in Phoenix

Playgrounds are a place for kids to run, jump, climb... and sometimes even fall.

At Apex Turf, we build safe and durable playground turf systems designed to protect children when they inevitably land on the ground.

With high-quality American made turf and impact absorbing padding beneath it, our playground surfaces ensure your children stay safe and clean.

From schools and churches to parks and community centers across the Phoenix Metro, Apex Turf specializes in complete turnkey installations that meet or exceed all modern safety standards.

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Play Area Turf Applications

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Apex Turf provides play turf solutions for a wide range of school, municipal, and commercial environments, including:

  • School playgrounds (K–12 and preschool)
  • Daycare and childcare centers
  • Public and private parks
  • Outdoor learning spaces
  • Play courts and activity zones
  • Multipurpose recreation fields
  • Shaded play areas and courtyard spaces
  • Playground grass for homes and backyards

We also install athletic turf and sports fields for schools, with a large portfolio of completed fields. Check out our athletic turf page for more information.

Whether it’s a full turf playground, small play area, or a full sports field, Apex Turf would be happy to help.

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A Cleaner, Safer Playground Surface

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Safe For Play

Apex Turf installs playground systems designed to meet national safety standards, including ASTM F1292 for impact absorption and ASTM F1951 for accessibility (ADA).

Our turf and padding work together to provide a softer landing surface that helps reduce injury risk and keeps kids safer during everyday play.

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Allergen Free

Artificial grass for playgrounds reduces exposure to common allergens found in natural grass and dirt, and eliminates the need for fertilizers, pesticides, or chemical sprays.

With anti-microbial and anti-odor properties, our turf helps schools and parks maintain a healthier play areas for kids with allergies or sensitivities.

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Durable

Apex Turf installs playground systems designed to meet national safety standards, including ASTM F1292 for impact absorption and ASTM F1951 for accessibility (ADA).

Our turf and padding work together to provide a softer landing surface that helps reduce injury risk and keeps kids safer during everyday play.

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Low Maintenance

Artificial grass for playgrounds removes the upkeep that comes with natural grass, mulch, or crumb rubber.

No mowing, watering, refilling, or re-leveling loose materials.

Our systems stay clean, level (important for ADA regulations), and ready for daily play with far less work for schools and parks.

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Cooling Tech

Synthetic grass design has come a long way in recent years.

Advanced blade shape technology and optional cooling infill help reduce surface temperatures.

This creates a more comfortable play area for children during warm months and helps keep equipment zones safer to use.

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100% Custom

Every playground turf system we install is fully customizable.

Choose from multiple grass colors, add fun design elements, or integrate school and club logos directly into the surface.

Apex Turf can create unique layouts that match your campus, support team spirit, and bring your play area to life.

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FAQ's About Artificial Grass for Playgrounds

Yes. High-quality playground turf is one of the safest surfacing options for schools, parks, and childcare centers. We install systems that include a shock-absorbing pad beneath the turf, which helps cushion falls and reduce injury risk. This padding is designed to meet national safety standards, including ASTM F1292 for impact attenuation, which measures how well the surface protects children from specific fall heights.

Our playground turf also offers a consistent, even surface that avoids the hazards of loose-fill materials like mulch or sand. There are no holes, bare spots, or tripping hazards to manage, and the turf drains quickly after rain so the area can be used sooner.

For inclusivity, we can build systems that meet ASTM F1951 for ADA accessibility. This helps ensure the surface is firm and stable enough for wheelchairs and mobility devices, making the space more accessible for all students.

In short, a properly installed turf system can be cleaner, safer, and more consistent than many traditional playground surfaces.

High quality playground turf is specifically engineered to withstand the constant foot traffic that comes with school recess, physical education, and daily play.

We use dense polyethylene fibers, reinforced backing, and commercial grade padding that hold up under running, sliding, and repeated use from large groups of children.

UV inhibitors help protect the turf from fading or breaking down under the Arizona sun, and the fibers are designed to spring back instead of matting down. Unlike natural grass, which quickly turns to dirt or develops bare patches, playground turf stays consistent across the entire surface.

With proper installation and maintenance, playground turf systems can handle years of heavy use while still looking clean, even, and safe for students.

Yes. We spec and install playground systems that can be designed to meet ASTM F1951 standards for accessibility.

This standard measures how easily wheelchairs and mobility devices can move across the surface.

Turf with a proper base and pad creates a firm, stable, and even surface that is easier to navigate than sand, mulch, or loose crumb materials.

This helps schools and parks create more inclusive play spaces for all children.

Compared to natural grass, mulch, or sand, maintenance is far easier and cheaper in the long run.

Apex Turf provides every school and park with a recommended maintenance schedule that outlines simple tasks to keep the surface performing well over time.

While we do not offer turf maintenance services directly, we work closely with several trusted cleaning and maintenance companies who specialize in power brooming, deep cleaning, and infill top-ups.

We are happy to connect you with a reliable partner who knows our recommended maintenance schedules.

Absolutely. We install fully customizable systems.

You can choose from multiple colors, add decorative shapes, or integrate your school or club logo directly into the surface.

This is ideal for branding, team spirit, or creating themed play zones.

We can help design a layout that enhances both safety and visual appeal.

We install a high quality shock pad beneath the playground turf to help cushion falls and improve overall safety.

This foam layer is engineered to meet ASTM F1292 impact attenuation standards, which measure how well the surface can protect children from specific fall heights.

By matching the pad thickness to your equipment’s tallest platform, we can design a system that meets the required critical fall height for your playground.

In short, the shock pad is what turns a turf surface into a true safety system. It provides a reliable, soft landing area designed for everyday play in schools, parks, and childcare environments.

Playground turf definitely warms up in direct sunlight, but modern systems are cooler than many people expect.

High quality fibers with cooling technology, combined with cooling infill, can reduce surface temperatures significantly.

In most cases, well designed turf stays cooler than poured rubber or black crumb surfaces found in older playgrounds.

Shade structures also help keep temperatures comfortable, especially during peak summer hours.

We always recommend a shade structure if the budget allows it. We have trusted partners that we work with to create shade structures that work in tandem with artificial grass.

We can recommend the best turf and infill combination for your site to maximize comfort.

Most playground turf systems last 10 to 15 years.

The lifespan depends on the type of turf, the amount of daily traffic, and the quality of the installation.

With simple routine maintenance, your playground surface can stay safe, clean, and reliable for many years.

Yes. Playground turf removes many common allergens found in natural grass and dirt, and it eliminates the need for fertilizers, pesticides, and weed sprays.

No pollen, dust holes, or chemical treatments are required.

When combined with antimicrobial infill, the surface stays cleaner and healthier for students with allergies or sensitivities.

Costs vary based on the size of the play area, the type of turf, the shock pad thickness required for fall-height protection, and the amount of site preparation needed.

Commercial playground turf systems generally cost more than basic residential turf because they include safety padding and higher durability ratings.

We provide transparent, open-book estimates so you can see exactly how pricing breaks down for your project.
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Apex Turf is a local, licensed, and insured installer serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Surprise, Buckeye, and the entire East and West Valley.

We install high-quality play turf systems that look natural, perform exceptionally, and are durable for daily school use.

Our team handles everything from design, base prep, installation, safety surfacing and compliance.

If you’d like a quote for your school or commercial playground project, we'd love to help.

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