Synthetic turf for a better and safer play environment.

Deciding about installing natural grass/mulch or a synthetic play surface? Look no further! Let us answer your questions relating to turf for playgrounds. Let us teach you about the most important benefits of artificial turf playgrounds.

IS ARTIFICIAL GRASS RIGHT FOR Albuquerque PLAYGROUNDS?

Because of its durable design, artificial grass makes an excellent choice for playgrounds and play areas. It’s not only lower maintenance, but it’ll remain beautiful all year long. No rain, snow, or sunshine will affect the color of the turf, providing you the highest possible return on investment available.

Even better, artificial turf for playgrounds meets the strictest standards enforced by the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association. Southwest Greens turf products are specialized to provide a safer surface with enhanced shock absorption to buffer trips and falls.

DOES ARTIFICIAL TURF GET HOT?

Synthetic turf is known to become hot in the warm summer months, historically speaking. However, because of research and development, there are options to help keep your turf’s surface temperature cool. Our answer is called HydroChill®.

HydroChill® is an easy optional component added to a turf’s infill providing an average cooling range of 30°-50° and works naturally when hydrated by rainfall, dew, and irrigation. As the turf surface warms up in the sun, stored moisture is released by HydroChill® turf. Evaporation removes heat, resulting in a cooler, more comfortable surface. Learn more about HydroChill® here.

HOW MUCH DOES A SYNTHETIC PLAYGROUND SURFACE COST?

We know that when you are shopping around, you want to know pricing in order to plan accordingly. Because it’s difficult to give an exact price without the details of your current project, we can estimate a price of $15 - $30+ per square foot for a playground turf installation.

Please understand, there are many elements that factor into final pricing. Here are some of the items that affect pricing:

• Base Materials
• Turf size
• Design
• Padding
• Site access & prep
• Features
• Installation costs

 

The right way to figure out exactly how much your playground makeover will cost is to set up a free consultation with Southwest Greens of New Mexico.

HOW LONG DOES ARTIFICIAL TURF LAST?

Some of our earliest installations are older than 20 years. To this day, they still have the bright green color and texture of regular grass.

Our UV-resistant artificial turf products look new because they are built to withstand extreme weather, temperature fluctuations, and heavy traffic for all-year use. Every installation comes with a one-year warranty for workmanship and manufacturer's warranty to cover fading.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ARTIFICIAL TURF?

Installing artificial turf is an investment, but one well worth it. Here are just a few reasons to make artificial playground turf.

Safety First

Our safety pad underlayment is installed under the turf to help soften trips and falls and cut down on injuries. The safety pad is highly elastic which provides wonderful shock absorption. Playground turf from Southwest Greens of New Mexico is International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) Certified, so you can rest easy knowing our turf is held to the highest standards.

Enhanced Drainage Capabilities

The porous underlayment pad accelerates drainage vertically and laterally while addressing water storage. Microban® antimicrobial protection means Southwest Greens Turf provides a clean and well-drained playground safe for children of all ages to play on.

Durable And Long-Lasting

Our dedication to research and development lets us offer the highest quality and state-of-the-art materials available today. Our UV-resistant artificial turf products last because they are engineered to withstand temperature fluctuations, extreme weather, and heavy foot traffic for all-season use.

Reduced Heat Retention

Southwest Green playground turf will keep your play area cooler in hotter climate conditions compared to rubber playground products. To take this cooling even further, we suggest our innovative HydroChill® technology — an add-in to the turf’s infill that provides an average cooling of 30°F-50°F.

Water Conserving

From coast-to-coast, approximately a third of residential water use is estimated to be landscape irrigation, which totals nearly 9 billion gallons per day. With water scarcity becoming more of an issue, it is crucial to conserve any way we can. Artificial turf will eliminate the need for so much water just to maintain a safe and beautiful play space.

Reduce Pollution

With synthetic grass, you won’t have to use fertilizers, weed-killing chemicals, and dangerous products to control pests. This will prevent water pollution and save you money in the long run. What’s more, you cut out the downtime required for these chemicals to be applied, and more importantly, lessen the number of chemicals in a children’s play area.

TRANSFORM YOUR PLAYGROUND

Ready for a safe and beautiful playground? Southwest Greens of New Mexico has the solution for you. Every project is custom designed and installed by professionals, so you’ll never have to do any of the heavy lifting. Contact us to schedule a consultation!