Transform Your Backyard with Safe, Stylish Rubber Mulch

Your backyard deserves more than just a playset—it deserves a full-on fun zone!

At Backyard Fun Zone, we’re here to help families in Cedar Springs and across West Michigan create unforgettable, safe, and exciting spaces for kids (and kids at heart).

Playgrounds That Wow

Whether it’s the exceptional Rainbow Playset line, trampolines for endless bouncing, premium basketball hoops, or cozy outdoor furniture, we’ve got everything you need to transform your yard into the neighborhood hotspot.

Safety Meets Style

But wait—don’t forget the finishing touch: rubber mulch for playgrounds! Not only does it keep your little ones safe during their backyard adventures, but it’s also a sleek, durable, and eco-friendly alternative to traditional ground cover. Think safety, think style, think awesome!

A Backyard Everyone Loves

Let’s talk about the ultimate playground MVP: Rubber Nugget Mulch!

Made from 100% recycled rubber, it’s not just groundcover—it’s a game-changer for playgrounds and landscaping. Here’s why:

Safety First (and always)

Rubber Nugget Mulch is rated the safest groundcover on the market. It provides a soft, cushioned surface that keeps kids safe when playtime gets a little wild.

Clean, Dry, and Drama-Free

With superior drainage and minimal dust, this mulch keeps kids cleaner while they play. Plus, it’s five times heavier than wood mulch, so it stays put—no floating away or turning into a soggy mess after heavy rain.

Durability That Wows

Style in Every Color

Choose from a variety of colors to match your playground, landscaping, or personal flair. It’s practical and pretty—what’s not to love?

Long Term it's the more Cost-Effective option

There is no topping off each year or it decomposing so over time it’s a more cost effective option.

From epic playsets to thoughtful details like rubber mulch, we make sure your outdoor space is a place where childhood memories are made—and parents feel at ease.

Let’s build your dream backyard! Contact us today, and let’s get started.

Ready to upgrade your playground or landscaping? Rubber Nugget Mulch is here to keep it safe, stylish, and low maintenance. Let’s make your space the best on the block!

Email us today for a quote: BackyardFunZone@gmail.com

Benefits of Rubber Mulch Playground Covering

Although you have several options for making your backyard playground safer, rubber mulch is a modern alternative to better-known materials that has several benefits over wood chips, rocks, sand, or traditional mulch. This type of mulch is significantly heavier and more durable than other materials, which means that it will typically avoid fading, avoid blowing away during storms, and otherwise hold up against Michigan’s elements for many years. Our 12-year warranty means that many of our customers do not even have to replace their rubber mulch for the duration of the years that they have their backyard playground equipment, as its ability to resist rain, snow, wind, flooding, and other concerns often makes it last much longer than other options.

Rubber Playground Mulch Options

Our rubber mulch comes in five rich colors that can blend into the ground or be matched to the colors of your playset or other elements of the landscape of your backyard. We can also surround your rubber mulch with a border made of our signature Rubber Timbers, which are a safe option for keeping your mulch where you want it and making it less likely to end up all over your yard. These 8-foot long segments can be arranged to perfectly fit play areas of any size and shape, and they are available in four colors and three heights.

Rubber Timbers are the best border system option for all your landscaping and playground needs. These 8’ long Rubber Timbers come in heights of 4”, 6” or 8”. With the flexibility of rubber, it can form to virtually any edge desired. The top of the Rubber Timber is rounded to provide extra safety when used around a playground.

Designed with engineered drainage ports so water does not pool in flower beds or playgrounds
Looks great with no maintenance for years to come
Great for playground and landscaping applications
Matches or compliments Rubberific Mulch or NuPlay groundcovers
Made from 100% recycled rubber
Easy to install
Made in the USA
Long-lasting and durable
Available in Earthtone, Redwood, Forest Green, and Black

Swing Mats: The Unsung Heroes of Playground Safety!

Even with the added safety of rubber mulch, it’s not enough to handle the high-energy chaos of kids swinging and sliding. Mulch tends to scatter like confetti in these high-traffic zones, leaving hard ground exposed—and no one wants that.

Why Swing Mats?

Our Swing Mats are designed to protect high-traffic play areas and keep surfaces safe and secure under swings and slides. Available in two sizes, these heavy-duty mats help prevent displaced mulch while providing a durable, cushioned surface for safer play.

All-Purpose Wear Mat (40″ × 24″ × 1″ | 22 lb)

Made from 100% recycled rubber, this versatile wear mat is ideal for lighter-use areas under swings and slide landings. Durable, slip-resistant, and easy to install, it also works well anywhere a reliable, non-slip surface is needed.

Made from 100% recycled rubber (eco-friendly)
Helps keep loose-fill surfacing in place in high-traffic areas
Ideal for use under swings and slide landing areas
Durable and long-lasting for years of playground use
Heavy enough to stay in place during active play
Easy to install with minimal maintenance
Rounded, beveled edges help prevent tripping
Available color: Green

Heavy-Duty Swing Mat (32″ × 54″ × 2″ | 80 lb)

Our 80-lb Swing Mat is built for high-traffic playground areas. Its heavy, durable design stays firmly in place beneath swings and slides, helping prevent displaced mulch while providing a safer, cushioned landing surface.

A Smart Addition to Any Playground

Think of Swing Mats as the perfect sidekick to your rubber mulch. Together, they create a safer, more reliable play area that stands up to hours of fun. With these heavy-duty mats, you can stop worrying about displaced mulch and focus on what really matters—watching the kids have a blast!

Don’t let high-traffic spots be a weak link in your playground safety. Add Swing Mats today and keep the fun going without compromising on protection! Even if you don’t add Rubber Mulch Swing Mats are a Great addition!