Lincoln Charter Schools Builds Safe and Inclusive Playgrounds with Safety-Rated Turf

Denver, NC — There are many benefits associated with updating school playgrounds such as creating more inclusive, safe, and accessible outdoor environments for all students. The Lincoln County School Board hired SYNLawn Carolina (also known as Southeast Turf LLC) to upgrade the recreation areas on the Denver campus of Lincoln Charter Schools by installing safety-rated artificial turf.

Renovating the Schools with Premium Synthetic Surfacing

More than 200,000 children end up in the emergency room each year due to playground injuries, which is why schools should prioritize the renovation of playgrounds and other outdoor play spaces. SYNLawn Carolina installed 24,445 square feet of SYNTipede 243 to build the playgrounds featuring GaGa Ball Pits. This is the ideal premium synthetic surfacing for this type of project since it’s a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable option. SYNTipede 243 offers strength and resiliency not commonly found in competitor varieties. It’s manufactured with Super Yarn™ technology that incorporates heat-reflective, anti-static, Sanitized®, and non-abrasive grass blades.

SYNTipede 243 offers enhanced safety features, including:

• ASTM E108, ASTM F1292, and ASTM F1951 Class A Fire Ratings.
• A smoother and more stable surfacing for better accessibility for students of all abilities, including those who require mobility equipment.
• Reduced risk of injuries from falls.
• Less chance of outdoor allergy issues, unlike natural surfacing materials.
• No unsafe pesticides are required for the maintenance of the turf.

SYNTipede 243 is also a more sustainable option since it’s made with SYNLawn’s exclusive plant-based EnviroLoc+™ Backing System created from renewable resources. The school will even reduce costs for maintenance and labor while conserving water since no mowing or watering is needed. Plus, it offers maximum drainage for easy cleanup and sanitization for students of the Lincoln Charter Schools.

Additionally, the SYNLawn Carolina team installed 2,000 square feet of the EasyLock Panel System. This patented, interlocking plastic panel system is used under artificial grass as an alternative to rock. It provides a solid and comfortable foundation along with superior drainage. SYNLawn Carolina is proud of their work on this project to create safer, cleaner, more accessible, and sustainable play spaces for more than 2,000 K-12 students at Lincoln Charter Schools to enjoy every day.

Improve Your Play Areas with SYNLawn

We offer the safest and most sustainable playground surfacing products available. Our distributor teams have the expert skills and knowledge to create fun, imaginative, and unique play areas. Contact your local distributor today for more information.