Creating Safe Outdoor Learning Spaces

Creating a safe play environment starts from the ground up. At Hercules Outdoor Amenities, we offer a variety of compliant, high-performance surfacing options tailored for playgrounds of all sizes, ensuring every play area is as safe as it is fun.

Turf

Natural-looking padded turf meets ASTM regulations for impact attenuation, providing safety without sacrificing aesthetics. Resembling grass without the hassle of maintenance and mowing. Our innovative coating system penetrates yarn, ensuring long-lasting resilience for continuous play. Customizable to meet the specific needs of any play area. 

Use Cases: Playgrounds, Fitness Spaces, Outdoor Lounge Spaces, Pool Areas, Dog Parks.

Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF)

An economical surfacing option, this solution requires routine maintenance to uphold the necessary depth for safety standards. Easy installation makes it accessible, and with proper maintenance and compaction, it meets accessibility standards, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all. 

Use Cases: Playgrounds, Fitness Trails, Outdoor Lounge Spaces, Dog Parks.

Tile

Available as a standard or with our patented Secure Lock interlocking design, this surfacing option provides flexibility and ease of maintenance. With multiple color options, you can customize your playground to suit your preferences. Additionally, custom edging and accessibility ramps are available, ensuring that your playground is tailored to meet your specific needs and requirements. 

Use Cases: Playgrounds, Fitness Trails, Outdoor Lounge Spaces, Pools, Dog Parks.

Bonded Rubber

Crafted from clean, recycled shredded rubber and mixed with a binder, this surfacing solution offers an eco-friendly option for meeting accessibility needs. Its versatility allows for seamless installation at various depths, making it the perfect choice for filling any accessibility requirement with ease. 

Use Cases: Playgrounds, Fitness Spaces, Outdoor Lounge Spaces.

Poured in Place Rubber

This surfacing option boasts superior impact absorption and offers unmatched safety for play areas. With customizable graphics and color options, it adds a touch of creativity to any space. Its durable, non-skidding surface ensures longevity and safety for all users. Plus, using recycled products makes it an environmentally friendly choice for your playground needs. 

Use Cases: Playgrounds, Fitness Spaces, Outdoor Lounge Spaces, Pool Areas.

Shredded Rubber

This durable surfacing solution offers excellent impact attenuation, ensuring a safe environment for play. Made from clean, wire-free shredded rubber that won’t decompose, it provides long-lasting reliability. You can choose the perfect fit for your playground needs with multiple options available. 

Use Cases: Playgrounds, Fitness Trails, Outdoor Lounge Spaces.

Surfacing Accessories

Complete your playground surfacing installation with the right finishing touches. Our ADA-compliant half ramps provide smooth, accessible transitions from surfacing to surrounding walkways, ensuring inclusivity for all users. Pair them with durable park timbers to define edges, retain surfacing material, and maintain a clean, safe play area.

Options Include:

  • ADA Half Ramp – Ensures wheelchair accessibility and meets safety compliance standards
  • Park Timbers – High-strength borders that retain surfacing and prevent material displacement

These accessories not only enhance safety and appearance—they help your playground stay compliant and long-lasting.