09/03/2026
Rubber mulch has a place — it's a cost-effective way to add cushioning to natural, informal play areas, and it looks great in a woodland-style playground.
But it's worth knowing the limits. Loose rubber mulch shifts and displaces under regular use, and like any loose-fill surface, it isn't reliably wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is part of your design requirements, bonded rubber mulch or poured-in-place are better fits — both are unitary surfaces that hold up to ADA and ASTM F-1951 standards over time.
Happy to talk through which surface makes sense for your space: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07zD6Q0