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C0NCU.SION1 : SYNTIErIC <br /> TURFISTHEOM1DUS <br /> CHOaEFOR PLAY G10UND <br /> SA FETY SU RFA C N G <br /> Of the many factors that impact the safety and playa biIity of <br /> America's play spaces, it is obvious that synthetic turf is by far <br /> today's best playground surfacing option, increasing safety <br /> and enhancing children's state of play. As presented previously, <br /> there are numerous pros and very few opposing cons regarding <br /> synthetic turf's use in playground surfacing applications. It's <br /> no surprise that synthetic turf's sales are projected to double <br /> by 2025. <br /> Additional evidence supporting synthetic turf as the playground <br /> safety surface of choice: <br /> • Playground Decision Makers positive experiences <br /> - w nth installation and use of their synthetic <br /> playground surfaces. <br /> ss <br /> • Cb servations and research among parents, teachers, <br /> end users and com m Lnities at large: <br /> I ncreased engagem ent w ith and enjoym ent of <br /> their new playgrounds. <br /> ° I m proved safety and relaxation factors. <br /> ° T he fact that synthetic turf is alw ads ready for <br /> play, it's proven to increase outdoor and free <br /> �. play....aiding in children's social, physical and <br /> cognitive development. <br /> All, <br /> 1. Let's kids be outdoors more after <br /> inclement w eather and extends the <br /> outdoor play season. <br /> 2. Allow skids the freedom to be kids, <br /> building confidence because they are free <br /> from fear of injury. <br /> 3. Over the last decade synthetic turf has <br /> becomethe preferred surface for play <br /> 4 , as well as for soccer and football. <br /> tt � <br />