The Ultimate Playday: Synthetic Grass for Playgrounds

Start Date

07/09/2020

End Date

07/09/2022

Description

Finding the perfect low-maintenance and safe surface option for playgrounds can be a challenge. Join us in this hour-course as we discuss synthetic grass systems are manufactured and best practices for choosing and installing synthetic turf. Design professionals will learn which selection criteria to use when evaluating synthetic grass systems so they can choose a low-maintenance solution that will continue to be beautiful and functional for years to come

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Parks & Recreation

Health, Safety and Welfare

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

1.Discuss how synthetic grass is a safer, softer alternative to asphalt- and concrete-surfaced playgrounds
2.Explain how synthetic grass systems are made and evaluate different padding materials for safety and sustainability
3.Determine which synthetic grass system to use based on selection criteria such as moisture resistance, recycled content, and adherence with safety codes for playgrounds
4.Identify best practices for installing synthetic grass systems to ensure both contractors and future users are safe

Instructors

Kevin Kinsley

Course Codes

FOR32A

Provider

Ron Blank & Associates

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