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Borders and Drainage in Nashville
Borders hold surfacing in place and drains move water away, which keeps play areas usable and safe after rain.
Call us today615-357-7797- Best forWet or sloped sites
- BordersTimber, plastic, stone
- DrainPipe, gravel, swale
- GradeWater flows away
- BaseCompact and layered
- ResultA dry, tidy play area
About Borders and Drainage
Keep the surfacing in and the water out
Many play area problems come from water and scattered surfacing. A border holds loose fill in, and a drained base lets water leave. Together they make play areas last.
We install timber, plastic or stone borders, add drain pipes, gravel layers or swales and grade the area so water flows away.
- Borders that hold surfacing in
- Drainage that moves water away
- Grading that prevents puddles
- Neat, durable finishes
Who It Is For
A Great Fit If You…
Muddy or puddling play areas
New play areas on sloped yards
Anyone refreshing surfacing
How It Works
What Goes Into Borders and Drainage
Four parts of the job, each explained so you know what to expect.
Hold it in
Borders
Timber, stone or plastic borders define the play area and keep surfacing in place.
- Timber
- Stone
- Plastic
- Anchors
- Cushioning
- Drainage
- Durability
- Easy Care
- Value
Under the surface
Drain Layers
A gravel layer and fabric under the surfacing lets water drain rather than pool.
- Fabric
- Gravel
- Slope
- Outlet
- Cushioning
- Drainage
- Durability
- Easy Care
- Value
Move the water
Pipes and Swales
Drain pipes, catch basins and gentle swales carry water away from the play area.
- Pipe
- Basin
- Swale
- Outlet
- Cushioning
- Drainage
- Durability
- Easy Care
- Value
Shape the ground
Grading
Careful grading keeps water moving and prevents low spots.
- Slope
- Fill
- Compact
- Check
- Cushioning
- Drainage
- Durability
- Easy Care
- Value
How It Scores
Where Borders and Drainage Shines
Each shape shows how one part of this service performs on five qualities. Tap a name to compare. Scores are our plain-English judgement, not lab ratings.
The Process
How We Work With You
Talk and Measure
Call 615-357-7797 or send the form. We visit your yard, talk about your kids and your goals and measure the space and its slope.
Choose and Design
We help you compare options, plan the layout and safety zones and settle on equipment, surfacing and finishes.
Build With Care
We prepare the site, assemble the structure, anchor it and level it, and set up the surfacing properly.
Safety Walkthrough
We check every bolt, swing and slide with you, explain upkeep and make sure everything is ready to play.
Free Tool
Surfacing Depth and Volume Calculator
Enter the size of your play area and the depth you plan to use and see how much material to order, with a settling allowance.
Before and After
See the Difference
Drag the handle to compare. Photos are illustrative.
Photos on this site are illustrative and show typical playgrounds and yards, not completed Music City Playgrounds projects. Every play area is planned and confirmed with a visit before work begins, and permit, HOA and local requirements depend on your property and location. Figures in our tools are planning estimates only.
Why does my play area flood?
Common causes are low spots, clay soil, blocked drains and no drainage layer. We find the cause and fix it.
Do all play areas need a border?
Loose-fill surfaces do. Borders keep material in and define the area.
Can you fix drainage under an existing playset?
Often, yes. We plan the work to minimize disruption to the structure.
Free Estimate
Let’s Build Something Fun
Request your free estimate. Tell us about your yard or your site, who the play space is for and what you are dreaming of, and we will get back to you quickly. Or call 615-357-7797.
Get Your Free Estimate
Music City Playgrounds designs and installs custom backyard playgrounds, swing sets, adventure courses, trampolines and commercial playgrounds across Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
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