Recreational Safety Surfacing
Our 5/500 system is built to provide top-of-the-line safety surfacing for spaces that require 8ft critical fall height. The TotTurf 5/500 is tested to standards set by ASTM 1292, in compliance with ASTM F3351-19. The TotTurf 5/500 results in scores less than 500 HIC and under 100 GMAX.
Our bonded rubber is an alternative to traditional poured rubber surfaces. It provides the same highly accessible one-piece surface but utilizes larger pieces than pured-in-place rubber.
It is poured on-site in a single-layer system that resembles bonded rubber mulch, achieving a natural appearance for your outdoor facility. It is pourous, drains well, and dries quickly. Some of our custom colors resemble wood fibers or other natural materials, but since the material is bonded together, it doesn't require the same upkeep and maintenance. Our bonded rubber surfacing will not blow away, or migrate outside the play area.
Developed for active seniors and to support increased, safer physical activity in assisted living communities.
What is FitWay?
A hand-poured and troweled 2 layer system featuring a specialized attenuation bottom layer and unique top course layer
An effective, long-lasting, attenuating alternative to standard walking surfaces (concrete, natural earth)
A rubber pathway to practice walking exercises for seniors
We are the only official installers of TotTurf® - America's Favorite Playground Surface! Robertson now installs nationwide with our sister company Sport Surface Specialties. Robertson Recreational Surfaces offers the full spectrum of compliant recreational surfacing for parks, schools, daycare, neighborhoods, and more. Whether you are creating a brand new space or rejuvenating an older playground, we are here to support. Our commitment to our customers is that our products and services will meet or exceed ASTM and IPEMA certifications for safer recreational surfaces. Our team believes in providing safer recreation through beyond compliant installations. We strive to make recreation accessible to all people with any ability through resilient surfaces that allow for safer activity for anyone.
Poured-in-Place Rubber
Poured in place rubber playground surfacing offers a seamless, colorful flooring that is appropriate for a variety of indoor and outdoor applications. We offer one of the broadest selections of poured rubber flooring products, so you can be sure the option you choose is the right one for your budget and project type. Read about your product choices below, or call us and we'll explain the benefits of each option! Great for Playgrounds, Water play areas, Pathways, Fitness areas. Wet poured rubber flooring is perfect for commercial playgrounds and residential playgrounds. It's engineered for certain depths of the poured rubber flooring to create a safe fall height rating for children of all ages and weights.
By installing TPV pad inserts under all high-traffic areas - such as slide endings and swing bays - you are protecting that area from early wear. While other processes such as routine maintenance and preventative top coats will help as well, this is the first defense in maintaining a compliant space. TotTurf Advantage is our strength in knowing what our customers need and how they can best preserve their surfacing investment.
Featuring the world renowned Rosehill TPV rubber granules, our TotTurf Supreme surface features smaller, more compact rubber granules installed above our compliant SBR cushion layer.
This surface option is long-lasting against repeated play or use. With TPV, color and design, options are almost endless.
Our 5/500 system is built to provide top-of-the-line safety surfacing for spaces that require 8ft critical fall height. The TotTurf 5/500 is tested to standards set by ASTM 1292, in compliance with ASTM F3351-19. The TotTurf 5/500 results in scores less than 500 HIC and under 100 GMAX.
Bonded Rubber
Our bonded rubber is an alternative to traditional poured rubber surfaces. It provides the same highly accessible one-piece surface but utilizes larger pieces than pured-in-place rubber.
It is poured on-site in a single-layer system that resembles bonded rubber mulch, achieving a natural appearance for your outdoor facility. It is pourous, drains well, and dries quickly. Some of our custom colors resemble wood fibers or other natural materials, but since the material is bonded together, it doesn't require the same upkeep and maintenance. Our bonded rubber surfacing will not blow away, or migrate outside the play area.
TotTurf Synthetic Turf
A standard turf for playgrounds or basic landscaping needs. This Turf works well under equipment and is easily installed over our attenuation layer. The real-grass look of synthetic grass keeps parks and playgrounds visually serene and environmentally pleasing.
Available in varying heights and colors to fulfill specific play area needs
Meets 4', 6', or 8' Critical Fall Height attenuation requirements set forth by ASTM
Easily accessible for children with all abilities
Includes SILVERBACK™. Specially manufactured backer lining to prevent extensive turf rutting and damage!
Includes basic infill
Upgrade any sysem with Envirofill® with Microban®to help fight the spread of bacteria
Our most popular and most installed playground turf, ProPlay Plus was crafted and manufactured for play and active spaces.
The natural blade look and pile height give it a natural grassy look. Here are a few reasons you might like our Synthetic Turf ProPlay Plus options.
Meets Critical Fall Height requirements
Designed for playgrounds and active spaces
Easily accessible for children with all abilities
Can be upgraded with Envirofill® with Microban®to help fight the spread of bacteria
Learn more about the 5 Advantages to Using Synthetic Turf as playground Turf
Our most elegant turf option features a shorter blade height for a clean, freshly landscaped look.
Consider our Elite product for higher end leisure spaces or outdoor fitness and athletic courses.
Great for parks, outdoor fitness areas and athletic courses.
Meets Critical Fall Height requirements
Can be upgraded with Envirofill® with Microban®to help fight the spread of bacteria
Pup Turf is made up of blended mono filament that is tufted and textured to create a dynamic pet product with less matting than any standard polyethylene system.
The warp knit primary backing coated with the SilverBack™ Urethane system provides extra strength against wear from paws and claws.
Pets will love the natural outdoor look and feel of Pup Turf all year long
Perfect for dog parks, boarding facilities and veterinary offices
Perforated turf layer provides for rapid drainage fostering a dirt and stain free environment
Less maintenance - No mowing or fertilization required!
Eliminates unsightly dead grass spots and mud pits
Ordors easily flush away with water
Includes Envirofill® for extra protection against bacteria
Optional drainage tiles available upon request
Robertson offers Envirofill coated sand as an infill option for all of our turf installations. Non-toxic and completely reusable, Envirofill® makes artifical turf look and feel great.
Microban® antimicrobial product protection works continuously to help prevent the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew that can cause ordors and stains.
Upgrade any of our synthetic turf options to include Envirofill® with Microban® to help prevent the spread of bacteria in high use areas like playgrounds and dog parks
The coating on Envirofill® is extremely durable. It was designed to withstand the harshest elements
Kids and parents will appreciate Envirofill's® heat reducing properties, which can hep lower the synthetic surface temperatures as much as 25%
Envirofill® is void of any voloatile organic compounds and is non-flamable
TotTurf Multi-Use was designed for general applications and spaces. Multi-Use features a shorter pile height and denser weight providing an attractive surface cover and comfortable base for walkers and relaxers
Consider TotTurf Multi-Use turf system for small game play areas, park seating areas, and other non-specific applications. Accessible for all abilities and built tough for consistent use.
Less Maintenance - No Mowing or Fertilization
Stays Green All Year!
Includes SILVERBACK™. Specially manufactured backer lining to prevent extensive turf rutting and damage!
Upgrade any sysem with Envirofill® with Microban®to help fight the spread of bacteria
Provides perfect surfacing for relaxing or even family activities
Interlocking Rubber Tiles
Interlocking Rubber Tiles are designed for playground and recreational use. Made in U.S. our rubber tiles are a durable and easy-to-clean option for safety surfacing.
The rubber tiles lock together to create a floating floor type effect to risk deforming in changing weather conditions. Ideal for indoor and outdoor areas, interlocking rubber tiles require a limited adhesive application to avoid installation mess.
Rubber tiles are easy to clean and perfect for high traffic areas
Available in a wide variety of colors
Create checkerboard patterns or other basic designs
Locking technology makes installation easy, prevents tile lifing and ensures a snug fit for years to come
TotTurf Trails
Our innovative trail solution combines flexibility and durability to create the perfect pathway. The surface is aestetically pleasing and yet natural looking. It's highly wear-resistant and engineered for use in high traffic areas.
At Robertson we offer three different trail options.
Standard with black SBR and pea gravel
Supreme with black SBR and mixed with colored TPV or EPDM granules and pea gravel
Bonded shredded rubber trail
TotTurf Trails are durabe and yet easy on the joints. These trails are ADA compliant when installed properly and require minimum maintenance.
Featuring all the benefits of a bonded poured rubber playground surface, these trails are natural looking and attenuating for a softer, more comfortable walk through the park. Available in multiple color pallets, all inspired by nature.
Aquatic Surfacing for Outdoor Water Play
Splash Tread from Robertson has been formulated to meet strict water play compliance standards. We use only the best quality, anti-microbial materials in this system. Splash Tread is non-porous and, due to our specialized cushion layer option, can be used in conjunction with water play equipment that requires ASTM 1292 impact attenuation.
Splash Tread Supreme is an innovative water play system is a perfect blend visual appeal and durability. This system is our most durable and chlorine resistant option for splash pads. This UV stable, flexible surface can be installed over many sub-bases including concrete, wood, raw metal and rubber. It comes in many color options and is resistant to rotting, cracking and peeling.
Loose Fill Surfaces
Our rubber mulch is made of recycled content, creating a pliable resilient permanent surface to help reduce damage from falls and to discourage mold, mildew and insects. People like this option because of its soft landing and more natural look. Also recycling is aways a good option. We proudly recycle tires in the U.S. to make this product.
Engineered Wood Fiber is popular across parks and playgrounds in the U.S. due to its lower initial price point.
Engineered Wood Fiber mulch (EWF) is an economical playground surfacing or landscaping option. Its easy to install and it meets all accessibility guidelines. Engineered wood fiber is able to absorb a high amount of impact and force, but its also firm and slip resistant. Wheelchairs, Crutches, and Walkers can move efficiently across a playground surface made out of engineered wood fiber. Here are a few reasons you should buy engineered wood fiber.
Provides superior fall attenuation
Lowest installaion cost
Attractive natural look
FitWay™ Rubber Surfacing Pathways
Developed for active seniors and to support increased, safer physical activity in assisted living communities.
What is FitWay?
A hand-poured and troweled 2 layer system featuring a specialized attenuation bottom layer and unique top course layer
An effective, long-lasting, attenuating alternative to standard walking surfaces (concrete, natural earth)
A rubber pathway to practice walking exercises for seniors
Surfacing Accessories
For Playground application
Playground borders are great for adding a finishing touch to your surfacing installation. Whether you are using loose-fill surfaces or poured in place rubber, playground edging keeps your playground clean and safe. PlayCurbs are flexible enough bend to create dramatic sweeping borders. Available in Green, Brown or Terra Cotta. PlayCurbs are available in a variety of heights to best meet your needs
Wear mats help provide stability and longevity for surfaces when placed under swings, slide exits and other play components, where landing, dragging of feet or other movement will cause surfacing to be displaced. Available in Medium and Heavy Duty, Wear Mats are comprised of 85% recycled rubber, 15% EPDM rubber and a polyurethane bonding agent. They can be placed on top of or just below the surface and will reduce maintenance time and cost in areas where they are used.
Geotextile fabric provides a water permeable separation barrier between soil and loose fill surfaces. It helps prevent clogging of drainage systems and helps hold the surfacing in place. It is a required element of shredded rubber and engineered wood fiber installations.
We offer surfacing accessories that enhance drainage, contain loose fill surfacing, reduce maintenance, and help ensure continued compliance.
Improve the performance of your surfacing solution.
Our geocomposite Drainage System was engineered specifically for recreation and playground areas and solves groundwater and drainage issues.
We offer surfacing accessories that enhance drainage, contain loose fill surfacing, reduce maintenance, and help ensure continued compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact us with other questions you may have and we will get back to you.
Robertson Recreational Surfaces Blog
Playgrounds are more than just a fun place for kids to spend free time - they are a source for learning and fun. While they are great for outdoor play, local playgrounds are said to benefit child development as well as your community’s overall well-being in a number of different ways.
Playtime is Key for Child Development
The act of playing is how children learn to engage and interact with the world. Play is so important that it has been deemed a birthright for kids. According to the Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, play “has been recognized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights as a right of every child.” With that said, it’s crucial that families, teachers and caregivers encourage this fun behavior in children to help benefit their development.
Poured in place rubber surfacing, otherwise known as wet pour rubber flooring, is an extremely popular option for outdoor playground flooring, daycares, schools, water-themed parks, and public parks. It has a long-lasting aesthetic appeal, unlimited design potential and can be built to a depth to make a safe surface area for kids to play.
Because of the unmatched combination of safety and design, consumers are curious about how much poured rubber playground surfaces can cost. There are a few concepts to think through to better understand how much it would cost for your unique situation.