Notts Sport Surfacing
At Multi-Play and Fitness Zones
Project Overview
Our client sought a full-service solution for surfacing multiple recreational areas, including fitness stations, play zones, and sports spaces. The objective was to install durable, compliant, and visually consistent surfacing across all areas. This included a range of applications: playground surfacing, 3G football pitch-style systems, and dedicated sports surfaces for school and community use.
Key Objectives
- Supply and install synthetic safety surfaces that meet fall height standards
- Improve aesthetics and cohesion across all recreational areas
- Ensure long-term performance and ease of maintenance
- Provide specialist playground surfaces for schools and multi-use games areas (MUGA)
Work Delivered
1. Multi-Unit Play Area (Large)
- Surface: Notts Sport Childsplay 300
- Size: 80m²
- Fall Height Compliance: 3.0m
- Finish: Sand-dressed MUGA surface in Olive Green
- Use Case: Safe play surfacing for a large climbing structure
2. Spinner Zone
- Surface: Notts Sward
- Size: 4m x 4m
- Base: Prepared stone
- Finish: Sand dressed
- Use Case: Smooth rotational activity area requiring durable playground surfacing
3. Multi-Unit Play Area (Small)
- Surface: Notts Sport Childsplay 210
- Size: 50m²
- Fall Height Compliance: 2.1m
- Finish: Olive Green Notts Sward
- Use Case: Smaller playground surfaces for schools installations
4. Slide Area
- Surface: Notts Sward
- Size: 5m x 3m
- Fall Height: Not applicable
- Finish: Sand dressed
- Use Case: Compact zone for slide exit area
5. Balance Beam Zone
- Surface: Notts Sward
- Size: 7m x 1m
- Finish: Sand dressed over stone
- Use Case: Narrow play surfacing for balance-focused equipment
6. Table Tennis Area
- Surface: Notts Sward
- Size: 5m x 2m
- Finish: Sand dressed
- Use Case: Flat and durable surface supporting a fixed table tennis installation
7. Outdoor Fitness Equipment Zone
- Surface: Notts Sward
- Size: 40m²
- Finish: Sand dressed
- Use Case: Multi use games areas and fitness-focused installations
Additional Expertise
This project builds on our experience across various surfacing disciplines:
- We deliver tennis court surfacing with the same attention to detail seen in this project.
- Our artificial cricket pitches and 3G surface systems replicate the performance of professional sports fields.
- The client appreciated insights from our team on emerging trends like padel vs tennis court preferences.
- For schools and councils, we also offer high-contrast playground markings
- Our wider surfacing capabilities also include equestrian surfaces and drainage-compliant 3G football pitch systems.
Outcome
Every surfacing zone was installed to meet or exceed fall height and durability requirements. The use of Notts Sward in Olive Green provided a unified visual theme across play, sports, and fitness zones. All areas were sand dressed to manufacturer specifications, ensuring longevity and performance under regular use. As expected with sand-dressed systems, some sand will migrate into the carpet pile over time with use, helping to stabilise the surface and maintain play performance.
Whether you’re evaluating what is a 3G pitch or need expert input on MUGA pitch installations, our team is ready to help plan and deliver your next project.
Final Notes
This project is a clear example of how we tailor our surfacing expertise to meet diverse client needs, from MUGA surface and 3G football pitch installations to vibrant playground surfacing in school zones. Whether you’re planning a multi-use games area, considering tennis court surfaces, or exploring the best fit between padel vs tennis facilities, we offer technical insight backed by hands-on delivery.
Let’s discuss your next project. We’ll help you design it, spec it, and install it, on time and to the specification requirements.