Trim Trails for Education and Play in Colour (EPIC)

Adding a splash of colour and a creative/ fun element to the school playground should be something contemplated. Schools need to be attractive to students and if you could implement a bespoke facility that not only ensures pupils lead active lifestyles but also encourages children’s interest in the outdoors. Surely that would all be worth it? As part of our EPIC playground product we offer trim trails complete with artificial turf to bring out the best in this playground feature. This blog is going to discuss all about the uses of trim trails, how they can benefit your school and what you could add to the trim trails to make them even more useful!

What is a Trim Trail?

A trim trail is a piece of play equipment usually made from wood that consists of a sequence of challenges for children, specifically school pupils, to use. It helps to strengthen the whole body and assist in great coordination and balance. In this way it is often used as part of a PE lesson.

Synthetic turf surfaces are the perfect ground to have around your play equipment

Synthetic Turf Management can supply and install trim trails, which have proved to be very popular over the past few years in primary schools across the UK.

 However big or small trim trails are incredibly useful in the physical development of school children.

Are They Safe?

Most trim trails deliver a critical fall height where shock pads are a legal requirement to install underneath the play equipment. This helps to absorb and cushion falls then spring back into their usual state. Shock pads are installed underneath the artificial turf (which is available in a variety of colours) to deliver a super safe, super durable and low maintenance surface underneath the trim trail. (Of course if you already have a trim trail installed we can artificial turf around this).

Artificial turf vs natural grass? No contest!

If you like the idea of having a trim trail in your facility, please contact us.