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There is a specific kind of magic in a sun-drenched July afternoon—the sound of community laughter, families cooling off at the splash pad, and the rhythmic thud of sneakers on a playground. July is Park and Recreation Month, a time to celebrate these vital local hubs that serve as the heartbeat of our neighborhoods. At Robertson Recreational Surfaces, we don’t just see these as patches of land; we see them as essential infrastructure for joy, creativity, and connection.
As a trusted partner in community-focused storytelling, our mission is to provide innovative playground and recreational surfacing solutions that support safer, durable, and engaging spaces. We believe that when the foundation of a park is built with intentionality, it transforms a simple space into a destination for inclusive play.
Why Play Matters for Community Health
Play is a fundamental driver of public health and well-being. It is through active play that children learn to take calculated risks, develop social bonds, and build physical resilience. However, for a park to truly serve its community, the ground beneath those activities must perform at a high level.
High-quality surfaces provide essential impact attenuation—the technical term for the cushioning that supports children as they explore their limits. This safety-focused performance is what gives parents peace of mind and keeps children active longer. By investing in surfaces designed for active recreational use, community leaders ensure their parks remain functional, vibrant assets that can withstand heavy traffic and the elements for years to come.
Tailored Solutions for Every Space
Every community has its own unique personality and needs. Robertson offers a diverse portfolio of product brands to ensure that whether you are designing for a school, a dog park, or a municipal pool, the surface is perfectly matched to the application.
- TotTurf Poured-in-Place Rubber: Our flagship resilient playground surface. It is seamless, colorful, and offers unmatched design flexibility to create custom patterns that spark a child's imagination.
- TotTurf Synthetic Grass: For communities seeking a natural play aesthetic, this solution combines the look of a lush lawn with the durability required for high-traffic park use.
- SplashTread: Specifically engineered for aquatic environments, SplashTread focuses on comfort underfoot and wet-use safety. It also offers vibrant visual design and color options to make any splash pad a local landmark.
- PupTurf: We haven't forgotten our four-legged residents. PupTurf provides a pet-friendly recreation surface with specialized drainage and durability for dog parks.
- Rubber Interlocking Tiles: A modular, easy-to-clean solution perfect for outdoor fitness zones and high-traffic areas where a professional, durable finish is required.
Sustainability: The "Repurposed for Play" Initiative
Robertson, as part of The Surfacing Group, is a leader in environmental stewardship. Through our "Closed-Loop Supply Chain," we take a literal hand in the circular economy, transforming waste into opportunity.
Our five-step sustainability process is built on measurable impact:
- Partnering: We work with distributors to keep commercial truck and OTR (off-road) tires out of landfills. Nationally, about 15 million of these tires are recycled annually; with an average truck tire weighing 120 pounds, each one we reclaim produces 12 to 14 pounds of clean, reusable rubber.
- Collecting: We manage an efficient, nationwide waste removal process to ensure a reliable flow of raw materials.
- Converting: Using specialized equipment, we clean and transform this waste into valuable, high-performance granules.
- Testing: Our materials undergo rigorous review in certified labs to confirm they meet strict quality and performance expectations before they ever reach your site.
- Repurposing for Play: The final product is a durable, sustainable surface that gives waste a second life as a community asset.
Our commitment is reflected in our 2024 impact data: we successfully diverted 74 million pounds of recycled rubber from landfills and installed 5 million square feet of poured rubber across the country.
The Robertson Advantage: Why Communities Trust Us
The hallmark of a Robertson project is Single-Source Accountability. We are one partner with full ownership of the lifecycle—from recycling the rubber and manufacturing the materials to the final installation by our certified crews.
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Community Benefit
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Single-Source Accountability
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One partner, full ownership of the project from collection to completion.
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Corporate Reliability
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Financial strength and bonding capabilities you can count on for large-scale municipal projects.
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Safety & Compliance Confidence
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Surfaces built to meet standards every time, backed by compliance-driven testing.
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Installation Certainty
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Projects are completed by certified crews with the scalable capacity to handle any project size.
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Lifecycle Value
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Durable materials result in lower maintenance needs and a longer lifespan for your community’s investment.
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A Partner in Your Community’s Future
At Robertson, we provide more than just surfacing; we provide the foundation for a healthier future. Our commitment to meeting or exceeding ASTM and IPEMA certifications ensures that park directors and community leaders have peace of mind before, during, and after the installation is complete.
Are you ready to transform your community’s recreational space? We invite you to explore the possibilities using our online tools:
- Surface Selector – Find the perfect match for your project’s needs.
- Color Mixer – Visualize your unique community palette.
