{"id":1317,"date":"2023-04-21T20:03:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T20:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmb.com\/trends-in-turf-what-to-know-when-considering-artificial-turf-for-your-school\/"},"modified":"2024-11-13T16:01:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T16:01:25","slug":"trends-in-turf-what-to-know-when-considering-artificial-turf-for-your-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmb.com\/insights\/trends-in-turf-what-to-know-when-considering-artificial-turf-for-your-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Trends in Turf: What to Know When Considering Artificial Turf for Your School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:4rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Artificial or synthetic turf is a surface made of manmade fibers that looks like natural grass. Turf has become a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/artificial-turf-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fast-growing market<\/a> for a variety of compelling reasons and a popular choice among K-12 district athletics. While there will always be a place for natural grasses, artificial turf offers many benefits for educational organizations and campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gmb-green-two-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gmb-green-two-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Artificial turf was first introduced in the 1960s and has since become a staple in athletics across the globe. There are several synthetic materials that can be manufactured into turf, including polyethylene, polypropylene, and nylon, and can be found in a variety of styles like monofilament, slit-film, or dual fiber. Most of today\u2019s synthetic turf systems include a drainage layer, a multi-layered backing system, and the &#8220;grass&#8221; blades that are infilled with a small filler like rubber or silica sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In education settings, there are many uses and benefits for turf in athletics and beyond. Planning for the variables on site is essential to creating a successful program that utilizes turf. Things to consider and discuss with planning and design experts around turf can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Existing soil conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stormwater management on site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Athletic field expected use for sports, community activities, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Campus and field layout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time of year for installation surrounding athletic schedules and climate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Turf has many advantages for schools both financially and functionally. Turf allows schools to dedicate funds previously used to maintain, water, and mow natural grasses to be used on other resources. Turf offers a consistent play and practice experience for students, is extremely durable, provides multiple uses for athletics or playgrounds, and is a hypoallergenic for those with grass allergies. Turf can also be an environmentally friendly option that does not require pesticides, saves thousands of gallons of water used for grass maintenance, and can be made from recycled materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gmb-green-two-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gmb-green-two-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-overlay\">Artificial Turf Elevates New Baseball and Softball Fields<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of a larger bond program, Woodhaven-Brownstown School District was able to transition an open area on their campus that consisted of practice fields and underutilized space into premier baseball and softball fields complete with artificial turf. Extensive planning for the new storm drainage and impact on storm water detention\/retention for the site was completed prior to installation. The turf fields help Woodhaven-Brownstown promote a sense of school pride with bold logos and school colors that evoke a collegiate feel to the complex.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Overall_Fields_1280_720_80-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Overall Fields\" class=\"wp-image-1518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Overall_Fields_1280_720_80-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Overall_Fields_1280_720_80-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Overall_Fields_1280_720_80-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Overall_Fields_1280_720_80.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gmb-green-two-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gmb-green-two-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5_3924_n63_jpg__large-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"wolves stadium\" class=\"wp-image-1480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5_3924_n63_jpg__large-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5_3924_n63_jpg__large-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5_3924_n63_jpg__large-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5_3924_n63_jpg__large-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5_3924_n63_jpg__large.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-overlay\">Dual Turf Fields Centered Around Player and Fan Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>West Ottawa Public Schools\u2019 one-of-a-kind athletic complex delivers a world class experience for fans and athletes alike with two turf fields, concessions, and grandstands. There is a strong connection between the east and west fields to create an equitable experience for all stadium users, regardless of activity size. Wet weather no longer affects the fields, which used to flood, and the fields can transition quickly from football to cheerleading to band without the worry of uneven surfaces and holes created during game play. The same synthetic turf, light posts and state-of-the-art AV systems are utilized on both fields, as well as painted lines for men\u2019s and women\u2019s athletics on both fields for interchangeable play.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gmb-green-two-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gmb-green-two-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-overlay\"><strong>Multi-Purpose Stadium Fields Get Premier Upgrades<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rockford High School\u2019s Carlson-Munger Stadium underwent a renovation which included new Mondo turf field, new track surfacing, an 18\u2019x33\u2019 scoreboard, new stadium entry, concessions, restrooms, large outdoor plaza, two team rooms, and a remodeled press box. New lights were also installed at the upper turf, an all-purpose field located to the east that hosts lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, youth football, and practices. Rockford is well-known in the area for their strong athletic programs with state-of-the-art, durable facilities that are ready to host state championships, large meets, and tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5_4924_N156_jpg_1280_853_80.jpg\" alt=\"Rams Stadium 2\" class=\"wp-image-1519\" style=\"width:749px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5_4924_N156_jpg_1280_853_80.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5_4924_N156_jpg_1280_853_80-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5_4924_N156_jpg_1280_853_80-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5_4924_N156_jpg_1280_853_80-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gradient-banner__section green  alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull gradient-banner__cover\" style=\"min-height:391px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,\n            rgb(5,\n            60,\n            60) 25%,\n            rgb(42,\n            29,\n            62) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center gradient-banner__heading has-gmb-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d40565a732bc75ed19c72c5d48b9e09a\">Want to learn more?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center gradient-banner__paragraph has-link-color wp-elements-472ecaf2e64d760cca96d063b0be5c58\">Talk to one of our design professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a9ec4887 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gmb.com\/contact-us\/\">Let&#8217;s talk<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-overlay\">Related Insights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"work-listings__section alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"work-listings__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"work-listings__container\">\n            <div class=\"swiper\">\n                <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                            <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                        <div class=\"results-card\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/gmb.com\/insights\/playscapes-through-the-years-adapting-outdoor-spaces\/\">\n                                <div class=\"results-card-image-container work\">\n\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Saugatuck-Douglas-Elementary-e1748637888844-1024x459.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"results-card-image work\">\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"results-card-content-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"results-card__taxonomy-container\">\n                                        <span class=\"primary-text\">Architecture &amp; 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