When fake playground surfaces were first created, they seemed far more dangerous than a natural environment.
One misconception about fake grass comes from the black shredded tire bits used for infill. They were hot, smelly, and possibly filled with harmful chemicals.
The good news is that now artificial grass looks and feels more like the real thing. We have several options to make it safe to play, fall down, and roll around on. More parents and playground designers are choosing artificial grass than ever before.
