In the schoolyard, on church grounds, and around your community, playgrounds provide places for children to come together and have fun. In addition to jungle gyms, slides, and swings, your playground should also have protective surfacing to cushion falls and minimize the risk of head injuries. Use the following guidelines and information to select and maintain the right protective surfacing for your playground. In the schoolyard, on church grounds, and around your community, playgrounds provide places for children to come together and have fun. In addition to jungle gyms, slides, and swings, your playground should also have protective surfacing to cushion falls and minimize the risk of head injuries. Use the following guidelines and information to select and maintain the right protective surfacing for your playground.