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Replacement of historic turf at HMT is complete
March 25, 2013
The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District has completed a capital maintenance project to replace the first synthetic turf field in its history.
The original turf had covered Field #1 at THPRD’s Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex since 2002. Field #1 is THPRD’s premier field at HMT for soccer, lacrosse and football and includes a large grandstand for viewing games and practices.
Initial planning for turf replacement began in summer 2012. Installation of new synthetic turf started earlier this month. The project was completed March 22. Scheduled use of the field begins today (March 25).
The new FieldTurf Classic product – the same surface THPRD uses on its synthetic turf fields at PCC Rock Creek and the Fanno Creek Service Center – has a life expectancy of 10 years.
It features a patented FieldTurf infill system composed of more than 720,000 pounds of smooth-sided cryogenic rubber and silica sand, which add to safety, durability and longevity.
Funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the new turf is the first in the district with inlaid lines for women’s lacrosse.
“The permanent lines for women’s lacrosse complement the overall appearance, are easily recognized by players, and will reduce our need to restripe multiple times each year,” said Dave Chrisman, THPRD superintendent of Maintenance Operations.
“We’ve also done ‘tick’ marks in blue for men’s lacrosse to speed up the process when switching from women’s to men’s lacrosse. It will allow our crews to simply connect the dots when they need to paint.”
Among the other features of the new turf:
It also has inlaid lines for women’s and men’s soccer.
Painted lines for youth football will be added this fall.
The Howard M. Terpenning Complex is located at 158th and Walker Road, Beaverton. Leagues, teams and individuals wishing to schedule an activity at Field #1 – or any other field at the complex – should call THPRD’s Athletic Center at 503/629-6330.
ABOUT THPRD
Formed in 1955, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning about 50 square miles and serving more than 220,000 residents in the greater Beaverton area. The district provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include thousands of widely diverse classes, 90 park sites with active recreational amenities, 60 miles of trails, eight swim centers, six recreation centers, and 1,400 acres of natural areas. For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call 503/645-6433.
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Date: March 25, 2013
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