Artificial Turf for Playgrounds Market Report 2026

The artificial turf for playgrounds market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.25 billion in 2025 to $1.36 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of public playground infrastructure, increased urban residential development, rising safety standards for children play areas, replacement of natural grass surfaces, growing investment in recreational facilities.

The artificial turf for playgrounds market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.9 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable playground solutions, rising demand for low-maintenance surfaces, expansion of school and community playground projects, growing adoption of recyclable turf materials, increasing investments in child safety infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for shock-absorbing playground surfaces, rising adoption of non-toxic turf materials, growing use of hybrid and no-infill turf systems, expansion of modular playground installations, enhanced focus on long-term surface durability.

The increasing sports culture among children and youth is expected to drive the growth of the artificial turf for playgrounds market in the coming years. Sports culture refers to the collective participation, interest, and engagement in both organized and informal sports activities, particularly among young individuals, fostering physical activity, teamwork, and community involvement. This growth is fueled by rising participation in youth sports, supported by societal emphasis on active lifestyles and structured athletic programs. Artificial turf for playgrounds promotes sports culture by providing safe, durable, and low-maintenance surfaces that allow children and adolescents to engage in physical activities year-round while minimizing injury risks. For example, in September 2024, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), a US-based high school sports association, reported that participation in high school sports during the 2023-24 school year reached 8,062,302 participants, an increase of 210,469 from the previous year, marking the first time participation exceeded eight million. Consequently, the growing sports culture among children and youth is driving the expansion of the artificial turf for playgrounds market.

Key players in the artificial turf for playgrounds market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as biodegradable systems, to reduce environmental impact, improve sustainability, and meet the rising demand for eco-friendly play surfaces. Biodegradable systems are materials and products designed to naturally decompose over time through biological processes, minimizing waste and environmental harm. For instance, in March 2025, Notts Sport, a UK-based sports goods manufacturer, launched CocoTurf, the world’s first non-plastic artificial turf made entirely from natural coconut fibers. This innovative product uses certified natural rubber latex, making it 100% free from plastics, microplastics, and harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly associated with environmental and health risks. CocoTurf is engineered for high-traffic areas such as children’s playgrounds, schools, and public parks, where safety, durability, and sustainability are crucial. By utilizing renewable and biodegradable materials, CocoTurf substantially reduces the environmental footprint of synthetic turf, supporting communities in transitioning toward greener and healthier outdoor play environments.

In June 2024, Tottenham Hotspur Football & Athletic Co. Ltd, a UK-based professional football club, partnered with Guangdong Citygreen Sports Industry Co. Ltd. to implement sustainable stadium pitch and sports facility solutions using Citygreen’s advanced turf and green infrastructure technologies. Through this partnership, Tottenham Hotspur aims to enhance training quality for men’s, women’s, and academy teams, while also supporting year-round community use by installing an environmentally friendly synthetic turf pitch at the Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre in Enfield. Guangdong Citygreen Sports Industry Co. Ltd. is a China-based sports surfacing company specializing in synthetic turf solutions for professional and community facilities.

Major companies operating in the artificial turf for playgrounds market are SYNLawn Inc., CoCreation Grass Corporation, TenCate Grass Holding B.V., SIS Pitches Ltd., Limonta Sport S.p.A., FieldTurf USA Inc., ACT Global Sports LLC, Condor Group, GreenFields B.V., Sprinturf LLC, Polytan GmbH, Controlled Products LLC, Mondo S.p.A., ForeverLawn Inc., Shawgrass Ltd., TigerTurf Corp., Saltex Oy, Sporturf International Inc., Leling Taishan Artificial Turf Industry Co. Ltd., Edel Grass B.V., FusionTurf LLC, EnvyLawn.

North America was the largest region in the artificial turf for playgrounds market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the artificial turf for playgrounds market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the artificial turf for playgrounds market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The artificial turf for playgrounds market consists of sales of colored or patterned turf, shock pad underlay systems, drainage-enhanced turf systems, ultra violet-resistant turf and pet-friendly playground turf. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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