An investment in the installation of 4500m² of artificial lawn to create a safe, attractive, clean space for families to relax and play come rain or shine has transformed an area of a holiday park in Kent from a no-go zone to a popular hang-out. Prior to the installation, the area was actively avoided by many families as it looked scruffy and was peppered by rough, uneven patches due to the contours of the area. Artificial Lawn Company was given the mission to turn it into an area that could be used all year round.
As well as uneven ground and awkward contours, the area had poor drainage, so it was often overly muddy or extremely dry and hard, creating unsuitable surfaces for children to use the play equipment. To rectify the problem, the existing natural grass was removed and created a gentler landscape using type 1 stone. The sub base was then prepared using crushed granite, and geotextile, and the grass was finished with kiln-dried sand infill.
“The space was crying out for greater usage, but unfortunately, the state of the ground was off-putting to the hundreds of families who visited the holiday park every year,” commented ALC’s surveyor and sales professional, Sam Baylis. “It was an area that needed to withstand a lot of footfall, as well as comply with health and safety regulations. Choosing artificial lawn as the primary ground covering not only ensured a softer, gentler surface, but it also looked fresh and exciting all year round.”
The area included play equipment such as high ropes, sandpits, climbing walls, trampolines and a bag jump. An additional 35mm impact-absorbing Grassflex shock pad underlay was installed to meet the requirements of a 1.5-metre critical fall height. This increased the complexity of the installation as a whole, as the contours were so different, but the result was a seamless finish that added to the overall inviting nature of the area.
The area was then finished with ALC’s resilient Active Lawn product, which incorporates W-shaped fibres that provide excellent bounce back and durability. Artificial Lawn Company also created a dog agility area and an archery area using its Pedigree Lawn, which is specifically manufactured for use with pets and is laid annually at the Crufts show in Birmingham’s NEC.
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