Question

I received this question via email today and thought it would be best to answer the question here because if one person was unsure then others would be too and it is important to us to get all of the information we can about the park out to people in our community. We really do welcome your questions or concerns. If I have missed information I am sorry, the best way to find out is to ask and we appreciate that someone has asked.


What is the proposed surface area to be covered by the rubber material that you mention on the blog?  What is the material, exactly?


My response: 

I will do my best to answer your questions.

 The rubber surfacing is called poured in place rubber and it is the most accessible ground covering for people for people with disabilities and it offers a cushioned surface for a safety surface for people in terms of falling. The poured in place rubber is porous and allows for water to reach roots below the surface if there are any. Additionally it can be made in nearly any color although we would choose to have it be a natural color that would blend with the park. For example it could be a deep color similar to soil or more of a grass color.

The surface is more accessible because it is smooth and unlike woodchips or rubber chips will not have to be replaced regularly or cause problems when pushing a wheel chair or a walker or for people with unsteady gait like a small child or older adult or someone with a disability.

Some examples of colors available are

 

And as stated before we would not chose bright colors, but neutral ones.

An example of a green poured in place surface is here

 Apparently this is rubber mulch after further examination but poured in place will look very similar.

Please do not use the playground in this picture as an example because the playground built will be plastic but look like wood  and the company we are planning on going with builds projects that will look more like this

Although this is an example, it is really important to us to maintain the beauty of any park and this is a close example of the style. Additionally the park is customizable and we are able to ensure we get exactly what we need.

The proposed space for the park is approximately 10-11,000 square feet although it is not a square space. 

I hope that this answers your questions and I am always welcome to more.  Please feel free to email or call whenever you would like. We really would love to speak with anyone who has questions or concerns so we value your request for information.