Creating accessible parks and recreation facilities for the disabled is an ongoing struggle for parks and recreation agencies across the United States. However, artificial grass turf is solving this issue. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act — which covers play areas including schools, childcare facilities, shopping centers and parks — artificial grass is considered a “universally accessible” surface that goes “beyond ADA to be actually usable for children with disabilities.” In other words, an artificial turf lawn or playing surface makes it possible for children with disabilities to play where other kids can play.
For example, a wheelchair can roll easily onto a artificial grass lawn or playing field without getting stuck in uneven areas or worse, mud. Likewise, adults and children with crutches can easily walk on a synthetic grass surface without sinking into the dirt. What’s more, synthetic turf is safe. Parks and local communities use synthetic turf to provide children with safe and resilient playing surfaces year-round.
In addition to being used as a safe and accessible surface for play areas, synthetic lawn products are also ideal for retirement communities with a large number of people with disabilities and physical challenges. The elderly using wheelchairs, walkers and canes can easily walk on synthetic turf without worrying about holes or uneven areas.
