The Scorching Dangers Of Artificial Turf Revisited

I recently wrote a blog entry about the potential dangers of the artificial grass that is being installed in many New York City parks and playgrounds. [CLICK HERE for the article entitled, "It's So Hot, You Could Fry An Egg On The Sidewalk Grass..."]. However, the artificial grass doesn't appear to be the only synthetic turf that is being deemed dangerous.

CNN just did a report on a toddler who suffered from 2nd degree burns after his feet touched over-heated playground "safety" mats, which blanketed a NYC playground.

The potential dangers caused by the mats' over heating, after being exposed to the sun on an average-temperature summer day, has many parents and child advocates crying foul. They are demanding changes from the City's Parks Department.

Altering the type of material that the city's children play on, seems to be a legitimate concern. However, the New York Parks Commissioner has stated that it "is not practical to replace the playground mats."

Hopefully, this is a situation that can be amicably and quickly resolved. Some parents even seem willing to settle for detailed warning signs on the playground citing the turf's danger.

[CLICK HERE for CNN's video report entitled, "Playground Burns Toddler."]