The children spend at least an hour outdoors everyday. We play on the playground, blow bubbles, use the parachute, and many other activities. My playground has a a total of 12" of cushion under it, making it a very safe place for your children to play. We have 9" of sand, 2" of foam and 1" of commercial grade turf. I have a white vinyl privacy fence around the perimeter of my backyard where the children play. The turf makes the play area accessible year round.