Category Archives: Grounds + Sports Turf

Keeping Up With The Seasons

Make sure your court surfaces are ready for the winter. Photo Courtesy of Plexipave Sport Surfacing, A Division of California Products Corp., Andover, MA

Depending upon where you are in the United States, seasonal maintenance of your park’s sports and recreational facilities may be a no-brainer–or at least a non-issue. If you’re in the South or Southwest, for example, the action on your basketball … Continue reading

Posted in Departments, Grounds + Sports Turf, Issues, November 2012, Parks and Rec Business | Leave a comment

Seeping With Success

Draw water away from the playing surface. Photo courtesy of Stantec, Boston, Mass.

In real estate, the secret to success is location. If a property is not in a desirable place, it is a much harder sell. When it comes to sports fields, success or failure relies on drainage. If a sports field … Continue reading

Posted in Departments, Grounds + Sports Turf, Issues, October 2012, Parks and Rec Business | Leave a comment

Blades Of Green

Some grasses don't do well in shade. Photo Courtesy of Stantec, Portland, MA

Really, it’s so much easier when it’s your own yard. You mow it as often as necessary, you spread fertilizer, and depending upon your location, you water it to keep it lush. When it’s not a yard but an athletic … Continue reading

Posted in Departments, Grounds + Sports Turf, Issues, Parks and Rec Business, September 2012 | Leave a comment

Calling All Crew Members

Be sure your parks--and park equipment--are ready for winter. Photos Courtesy Of Fort Collins Parks Staff

When it comes to park maintenance in the fall, some things are as certain as the leaves changing color and the days getting shorter. Most departments dedicate significant time to rounding up fallen leaves, crushing them, and disposing of them. … Continue reading

Posted in Departments, Grounds + Sports Turf, Issues, Parks and Rec Business, September 2012 | Leave a comment

Defining Clean

Examining ATP-monitoring devicesĀ  By Robert KravitzĀ  In a world where public-health scares are a frequent concern, it is time to consider whether the surfaces in facilities–and most specifically in restrooms–are hygienically clean. Until recently, this has been a difficult question … Continue reading

Posted in August 2012, Departments, Grounds + Sports Turf, Parks and Rec Business | Leave a comment