On Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:39:58 GMT, Dewitt
wrote:

From the National Program for Playground Safety
http://www.uni.edu/playground/tips/S...uidelines.html

From the National Safety Council
http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/plgrdgen.htm

They say both pea gravel and sand are acceptable. Your comment about
course sand is a good one. Probably much better than fine sand which
tends to pack.

That summarizes it well and also reminds us of the risks found in
playgrounds.

Rusty Mase