Woolpert

Woolpert provides civil engineering and design services for athletic facilities, with demonstrated expertise in synthetic turf field installations. The firm was contracted by North Lawrence Community Schools to deliver comprehensive engineering and design for a $2.3 million athletic field renovation project at Bedford North Lawrence High School in Indiana.

The company's capabilities include designing complete synthetic turf conversions for softball fields and hybrid solutions combining synthetic turf infields with natural turf outfields for baseball facilities. Woolpert's engineering services encompass drainage system design to improve field resilience and reduce weather-related cancellations, particularly for natural turf areas. The firm coordinates the installation of high-performance turf systems specifically designed for baseball and softball use, incorporating specialized infill mixtures of sand and rubber.

Project scope includes field infrastructure such as bullpens with synthetic turf matching game mounds, outfield fencing, and backstop installations with padded construction and tension netting for enhanced visibility. Woolpert's designs account for multi-purpose athletic facility usage, developing fields capable of supporting various sports programs, physical education classes, band activities, and youth sports. The company's approach focuses on maximizing field availability and usage hours through strategic material selection and drainage engineering.