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Default Cheap solid playground surfaces for 4-6' height falls?

On Wed, 09 May 2007 19:31:01 -0400, George
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markm75 wrote:
Anyone know of any materials that could be used for this.. around a
swingset etc..

Ive found kid kushion at 2.5" for $26 for a 2x2 tile which is good for
6 feet.. but this is really expensive, even if I did just around the
clubhouse area that would be minimally 10 tiles if not more.

Any thoughts on alternatives?

I dont really want mulch.. I'd rather have my 1 year old eating grass
than rubber or bark lol

Thanks


Pea gravel, put a heavy layer down. It seems counterintuitive but it works.


Note that sand/gravel works well only if it's fairly uniform in size.
If you use a mixed/random size fill, it will pack down like a
driveway.