When asked what the most nerve-racking part of building or remodeling a playground is, most people will probably yell “surfacing!”  With so many options to choose, varying costs to consider, and concerns about fall safety and accessibility, it can be tough to choose the “just right fit” for your playground.  Now an advocate for inclusive playspaces is pioneering a new material – recycled car tires chopped to bits and placed under vinyl matting.  The product is called SMARTE, and is creating fans at the few sites it has been placed.  Click here to read more about SMARTE, and then click here for facts on more traditional playground surfacing such as mulch, poured-in-place rubber, and even accessible turf.