Bainbridge Park Enhancements Project
5v5 Soccer Courts
Evaluated Alternate surface options
Concrete
Asphalt
Tile
User Preference and FunctionalityGrass v. turf
Grass
Turf
G-Max rating ~ ensuring cushion for fall protection
Consistent, even surfaces, reducing injury risks compared to uneven grass fields Good drainage for year-round play (as soon as an hour after a rain event) Very low maintenance expectations for first 10 years.
Meets requirements of the grant scope and the expectations of the soccer stakeholders Difficult to water in droughts
Does not provide year-round play
with the local rainy season; and
downtime requirements for grass re-growth
Increased Person Power
Increased Maintenance Cost Over Time
Water
Fertilizer
Pesticides
Gophers
Frequent Maintenance
Grass Reseeding
Staff Research
Scientific Literature Review
Safer Turf Options
Companies
Turf System
Installation
Estimates
Estimated Total
Polyturf
$65,000
$129,000
$194,000
XtremeTurf
$45,000
$40,000
$85,000
SynLawn
$83,000
$225,000
$308,000
FBMC 3.20.060 E.
Unsurprisingly, not all things turf are of standardized or uniform quality, and thus Council has the authority to award the contract for a purchase to the vendor that is in the best interests of the City.
PolyTurf
Underlayment is poured in place (stabilized) monolithic rubber surface.
Turf Grass used by PolyTurf is similar to the yarn used in carpets or rugs Durability
Reference check with Oakland Parks and Recreation Department Polyturf Champion Sport Mini Field System was installed 14 years ago 5000 students/week
Just now experiencing their first issues with the turf surface and Polyturf is sending them the patching package
Questions?