New Artificial Grass Play Area – Woodfield St George, Shrewsbury – Summer 2026

Woodfield St George in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, had a large old area of artificial grass that was undulating with lumps and bumps everywhere. Not only was this unsightly, it was dangerous for children to run and play on, and the potential for trips and falls was high, so something needed to be done.

The Challenge at Woodfield St George

The existing surface had reached the end of its life and was causing problems right across the area:

• An uneven, undulating surface with lumps and bumps throughout.
• A high risk of trips and falls for children running and playing.
• An unsightly finish that let down the rest of the space.

How the New Surface Was Installed

Rather than patching over the problem, the old surface was lifted and the ground underneath it rebuilt, which is what gives a genuinely level finish. The job entailed:

• Removing the old carpet grass and disposing of it off site.
• Importing new aggregates to level the area.
• Installing a new base with new edging.
• Laying a high-quality artificial grass which was both tactile and hardwearing.

Key Benefits of the Installation

• A new safe and bright artificial play grass with a 37mm pile length.
• A multi-use surface which can be used by all.
• Low maintenance and hardwearing.

The Finished Play Area

The result is a bright, level and safe play area where children can run about and enjoy free-flow games, on a surface that stands up to daily use and needs very little looking after.

Thinking About Replacing a Tired Artificial Grass Area?

Where an old surface has started to lift, ripple or hold water, we can take it up, rebuild the base underneath and lay a new surface that stays level. Artificial grass of this kind is a free-play surface rather than an impact-absorbing one, so where there is climbing equipment in the same space we would specify a playground safety surfacing alongside it.

We have also put together a guide to which playground surfacing copes best with British weather, and you can see another artificial grass installation in our Artificial Grass Trim Trail at Lochinver House School. There are plenty more completed projects to browse in our case studies.

For a free site visit and quote on a similar project, email info@rhinoplay.co.uk or call 01803 873711.