Synthetic Turf Installation Will Close Parts Of Perrigo Park

From the City of Redmond: All synthetic turf play field areas at Perrigo Park will be temporarily closed August 15 through October 2017 for turf replacement. Perrigo Park is located at 9011 196th Ave. NE, Redmond, WA. During this installation period, the sports field area, north parking lot and meadow areas will be closed. Construction staging will be in these areas, and we do not expect traffic or pedestrian impacts around the park. The playground, pavilions and bathrooms will remain open.

Perrigo Park was constructed in 2004 and included the installation of 230,000 square feet of synthetic turf play fields. The synthetic fields allow year-round use, making Perrigo one of the most visited parks in the City of Redmond. After thirteen seasons of use, the synthetic turf has reached the end of its useful life. The turf fibers are excessively worn and require replacement in order to provide a safe playing surface. The warranty for the original turf was eight years with an expected life cycle of 10-12 years.

Starting August 15, existing turf surfacing and infill materials will be removed and recycled. The new turf covers the same area as the original turf but is the most current generation of infilled synthetic turf surfacing. A shock pad will be introduced underneath the new turf, specifically designed to move surface water below the turf surface. With a minimum 25 year warranty, the pad consists of interlocking polypropylene which can be removed and reinstalled on future turf replacement projects.

A natural cork and sand infill material will then be placed in between the synthetic grass blades, which helps the blades stand up. Portions of this infill should be available for recycle and reuse during future field replacements projects. The new turf will be available for a variety of organized team sports including soccer and softball, with new marking for men and women’s lacrosse.

City staff has been coordinating closely with sports leagues and user groups in an effort to minimize disruption to their schedules. More information can be found here.

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