The Park School of Baltimore Synthetic Turf Replacement | Baltimore, MD
The Park School of Baltimore Synthetic Turf Replacement | Baltimore, MD
Location: Baltimore, MD
Client: The Park School of Baltimore
Facility: Athletic Turf Field
Project Type: Synthetic Turf Field Replacement
Sports: Soccer, Men’s Lacrosse, Women’s Lacrosse, and Field Hockey
Surface: Synthetic Turf
Scope: Turf Replacement, Stone Base Grading, and Shock Pad Installation
Turf System: SpikeZone Pro with Brock Shock Pad
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Project Summary
Keystone Sports Construction recently completed a synthetic turf field replacement at The Park School of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland. The project included SpikeZone Pro turf, a Brock SP17 shock pad system, school graphics, and markings for soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and field hockey.
The Client
The Park School of Baltimore opened in 1912 across from Druid Hill Park as Baltimore’s first nonsectarian independent school. It moved to its current Old Court Road campus in 1959 and continues its tradition of progressive education.
The Challenge
The project required preparation of the existing stone base and inspection of the field’s anchoring components before installation of a new shock pad and turf system. The replacement also incorporated multiple sports layouts, school graphics, and perimeter lane markings.
Construction Process
The project was initiated with the removal and disposal of existing turf, along with reclaiming and recycling the existing infill. A new Brock shock pad system was then installed. Keystone then installed the SpikeZone Pro synthetic turf system with thatch.
Project Details
- Extraction and bagging of existing infill.
- Removal and disposal of existing synthetic turf.
- Grading of the existing stone base.
- Inspection of the existing turf anchor and nailer board.
- Installation of the Brock shock pad system.
- Installation of SpikeZone Pro turf using cold-weather seaming glue.
- Supply of additional sand infill.
- GMAX testing at completion.
- Included deep-cleaning service with GMAX testing.
Materials & Systems
- SpikeZone Pro synthetic turf with thatch
- Brock shock pad system
Design Elements
- Inlaid sports lines for soccer, men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, and field hockey
- Midfield logo
- Two small sideline mascot logos and “DEFEND THE DEN” lettering.
FAQs
Can synthetic turf fields include multiple sports and school graphics? Yes. Synthetic turf layouts can incorporate markings for several sports and custom graphics. Park School’s field includes soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and field hockey markings, along with school logos and lettering.
What work can be included in a turf field replacement? The scope depends on the existing field and the selected replacement system. Park School’s project included turf removal, stone base grading, inspection of anchoring components, installation of a shock pad and new turf, and GMAX testing.