Playgrounds & Recreation

Infusing vibrant colors and interactive games into dull, grey surfaces—transforming ordinary playgrounds into engaging, welcoming spaces that spark student creativity and encourage active play.

🎨 Transforming Schoolyards with StreetBond150

“We first began using StreetBond150 in school playgrounds to bring vibrant colors and interactive games into otherwise dull, grey environments,” says Haig Seferian, Principal Landscape Architect at Seferian Design Group.

“While StreetBond is ideally suited for new asphalt and concrete, many schools don’t have the budget for full surface replacement. StreetBond150 has been an ideal, cost-effective solution for renewing older asphalt and concrete play areas.”

“Revisiting these projects years later is a pleasure—the product still looks great,” he adds. “It withstands heavy use and wear but continues to perform year after year.”

🧠 Why StreetBond150 Works for School Playgrounds

Schoolyards have traditionally featured sterile, grey asphalt surfaces—uninspiring to students and often overlooked in tight school budgets. But more and more schools are now embracing decorative pavement coatings like StreetBond150 to revitalize their outdoor environments.

A study on Boston schoolyards revealed measurable benefits from upgraded, colorful surfaces:

🏃 100% increase in physical activity
🧠 63% improvement in student behavior
🤝 74% stronger relationships with parents and the community

With numbers like these, it’s easy to see why cost-effective schoolyard upgrades are gaining traction.

🧩 The Challenge: Upgrading School Playgrounds on a Budget

Schools are actively seeking cost-effective ways to enhance the student experience—particularly in outdoor spaces like playgrounds and recreational areas. With limited budgets and growing safety concerns, administrators aim to maximize existing infrastructure without the expense of full-scale asphalt or concrete replacement. The goal is clear: create engaging, safe, and visually appealing environments using smart, budget-conscious surface solutions.

Stakeholders: Numerous kindergartens across Ontario, Seferian Design Group, local municipalities, parents groups

Requirements

Long lasting

Should be long-lasting to reduce any maintenance costs

Weather resistant

Needs to deal with large differences in temperature and climate as is common in Southern Ontario

Slip resistant

Needs to have a strong grip to prevent slipping in wet or snowy conditions

Non-toxic

Needs to be non-toxic as children will be using

Serious play

Needs to be able to endure frequent and intense usage

Chemical resistant

The Solution: StreetBond150 for Vibrant, Budget-Friendly Playgrounds

To meet the need for safer, more inviting outdoor spaces without the cost of full reconstruction, schools are turning to StreetBond150. This high-performance coating transforms dull asphalt into vibrant, engaging playground surfaces—without the need for full removal or replacement.

StreetBond150 is:

✔ Durable and UV-stable, maintaining bright colors and surface integrity year after year
✔ Compatible with existing asphalt, minimizing downtime and construction costs
✔ A cost-effective playground surfacing solution that maximizes budget and impact

By using StreetBond150, schools are able to revitalize aging infrastructure while creating safer, more engaging environments that inspire student interaction and creativity.

“Several studies like this show that when you create these fun and captivating outdoor spaces for kids, you reduce violence in the playground and increase important school metrics like focus, comprehension, and engagement,” – Hub Surface Systems principal Doug Bain

What's next?

Discover the advantages to streetbond® on the StreetBond product page

Playgrounds & Recreation

🎨 Transforming Schoolyards with StreetBond150

🧠 Why StreetBond150 Works for School Playgrounds

🧩 The Challenge: Upgrading School Playgrounds on a Budget

Requirements

The Solution: StreetBond150 for Vibrant, Budget-Friendly Playgrounds

What's next?

Products

Applications

Company

HUB Surface Systems (East)

HUB Surface Systems (West)