Photo: Hickory Lane Inclusive Playground in Jackson, Wis., includes surfacing materials that are reminiscent of a beach to complement the playground’s theme. By Soft Play Creating a safe and inclusive ...

For example, every playground will have portions of poured-in-place rubber surfacing. This uniform surfacing is easier for people who use wheelchairs or have other mobility needs to navigate.

San Francisco's budget woes affect community projects like West Sunset Playground's $600k repair for rubber surfaces.

Proponents of turf note that the surface is far more resilient ... The Boulware Park playground, by contrast, uses poured in-place rubber cushion layer, which is treated with a binder.