Washington State University - Recreational Playfield Improvements

D.A. Hogan & Associates is the prime consultant for recreational sports field renovations at Washington State University. The project, which will be built in the summer of 2010, includes work on two separate areas of the campus to improve and expand the playing fields for the University’s Recreational and Activities program. The project includes renovation of over 450,000 square feet of natural turf to multi-purpose synthetic turf at two different locations. The Valley Road Playfield complex will include fields that accommodate seven sports with new lighting systems, pedestrian and spectator improvements including bleachers and shade structures. The existing geology of the site presents many challenges with underlying soils consisting of uncontrolled fill and a 20 foot grade change from across the site. The grading design includes development of two terraces for the fields, retaining walls, and extensive grading to provide a balanced site with respect to cut and fill operations. The project also includes reconstruction of Grimes Way field with a new synthetic turf surface.