Have you ever heard the phrase “it’ll be a walk in the park?” Ironically enough, it doesn’t apply to
running a park, especially a large park like a city park. The logistics can be stressful. Park owners have to worry about staying under budget year round while hosting and running events, keeping the park clean and crime-free, and maintaining the lawn, gardens, playgrounds, and other landscapes. With all of that in mind, they also need to make sure everyone has a safe, fun time at their park.
Thankfully, maintenance concerns, safety issues, and budget can all be assisted in a big way with one simple decision—installing artificial turf at the park. In this article, we’re going to talk about how artificial turf on a playground, a pet area, or across any landscape can make a positive impact on the budget of park owners and the experience of park-goers everywhere.
Maintenance Costs
Need to balance your budget short term and for the foreseeable future? Installing artificial grass is one of the best ways to do it. Greatly reduced maintenance costs are by far the top reason that large park developers seek artificial grass. They soon realize it has a wide list of other incredible benefits, but cost always remains the king concern.
Employing a groundskeeper or bringing in a crew is an expensive, long-term mistake that many park owners make. A full-time groundskeeper can easily cost $40,000 a year, and that’s just one employee. No person can maintain a large city park by himself, so imagine that cost growing exponentially as more and more projects need to be completed.
Also consider the cost of equipment, as park owners are often left footing the bill. Riding lawn mowers, weed wackers, tillers, augers, and more can add up. Even as rentals, these tools can quickly raise your bill to unmanageable levels. If a crew brings their own equipment, park owners are often left paying extra fees for fuel, oil, and any additional upkeep costs.
On the other hand, maintenance for artificial turf is easy. A quick run through with a leaf blower will clear any debris that may add up, or even just a quick walkthrough to pick up twigs can do the job.
