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H O WD EC BIO N MAKERS A N D <br /> EN D U SERS REA C TTO TH E <br /> D FFERENTPLAY G 10U N D <br /> SA FETY SU RFA C IS : <br /> The experiences of those utilizing the different playground surfaces <br /> are critically important as well. Follow ng are direct quotes from park <br /> superintendents, school administrators and cam p directors w ho shared <br /> their first-hand experience and observations of the different safety <br /> surfaces they've used w thin their systems: <br /> Appearance, Appeal and Draw,Safety <br /> • and Cleanliness <br /> "With mulch we had constant splinters and with other unitary <br /> rubber surfaces,we had constant burns and scrapes. Since we <br /> t� put in synthetic turf,we just don't have that anymore." <br /> - Park District Superintendent <br /> "O u•synthetic playground grass is cleaner and more inviting." <br /> Park District Superintendent <br /> They (kids) are more wiling to take the leap (on our new <br /> playground synthetic turf) because they know they won't get <br /> hurt."- Daycare Director <br /> "Since weve installed our playground turf, infants and children feel <br /> ,r safer, so they are free to explore more."- Daycare Director <br /> "There is nothing to trip on (even surface), choke on or <br /> get scratches and scrapes from" <br /> "There are less injuries, scratches and scrapes." <br /> "We've had kids fall off, land on the playground turf and be great. <br /> The safety of our new playground turf has had the most prominent <br /> impact."-School System Superintendent <br /> "Parents would never send their kids to school in their nice clothes <br /> or shoes, because the pea gravel, mud and mulch would destroy <br /> them!"- Daycare Director <br /> �1. <br /> 'yF <br /> , . <br />