That’s because the city adds mulch to the playgrounds annually ... “They’re a lot better than the wood chips because when I played on them (chips) barefoot, I was like ‘ow, ow, ow ...

Wood chips are widely thought of as attractive in terms of appearance, and they are typically used as pathways, playground ...

Asbestos has been found in mulch used for playgrounds, schools ... mulch must not contain asbestos, engineered wood products, preservative-treated or coated wood residues, or physical contaminants ...