Playground Mulch
ASTM Certified Playground Mulch
Create a safer, clean, and natural-looking play area with our ASTM Certified Playground Mulch. Specially designed for use in playground and recreational areas, this wood mulch provides a durable surface for areas around swings, slides, climbing equipment, and other play structures.
Unlike ordinary landscape mulch, our Playground Mulch is tested and certified for playground applications, passing both ASTM and HIC certifications. This makes it an excellent choice for homeowners, schools, parks, daycare facilities, municipalities, and other locations where playground safety is a priority.
The natural wood appearance blends easily into outdoor environments while providing a practical surface beneath and around playground equipment.
Features & Benefits
ASTM Certified for playground applications
Passes HIC certification
Designed specifically for playground and recreational areas
Provides a natural-looking surface around play equipment
Excellent for residential and commercial playgrounds
Suitable for schools, parks, daycares, and municipal play areas
Helps create a clean, finished playground surface
Durable and economical for larger play areas
Certification paperwork available for review upon request
Recommended Uses
Our Certified Playground Mulch is an excellent choice for residential playsets, swing sets, playgrounds, schools, daycare facilities, parks, recreational areas, and municipal playgrounds.
Certified for Playground Use
Not all playground mulch is certified. Best Mulch's Playground Mulch passes ASTM and HIC certifications, with corresponding certification paperwork kept on file and available for review upon request.
For playground installations, proper installation depth and maintenance are important. Required depth can vary depending on the playground equipment, fall height, and application, so always follow the applicable playground safety requirements and equipment manufacturer's recommendations.