Rio Rancho, NM — The Springstone Montessori Schools in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, knew it was time for a playground overhaul. Based on the idea of letting kids direct their personal learning experiences, Montessori schools are incredibly interactive. Providing a safe outdoor play space is essential. Replacing the existing gravel rock base became more and more a safety hazard. A …
Telling a STORY With Macy’s New Concept Store and SYNLawn
New York, NY — Artificial turf isn’t just for outdoor lawns, putting greens, and playgrounds. The applications of SYNLawn artificial grass are surprising, which is why it was selected as part of Macy’s new STORY concept store. STORY is a retail concept centered around narratives guiding exciting retail opportunities combined with community events. The first vignette held at the Macy’s …
SYNLawn saves the day for Sacramento Elementary School
Sacramento, CA — Sometimes, a company has to go above and beyond to make a challenging situation a success. SYNLawn Sacramento did just this for the Harkness Elementary School playground project. The company initially supplied artificial turf to a local landscaping company to handle the installation, but a miscommunication between the architect and installers led to challenges. SYNLawn not only …
Boys and Girls Club Reach New Heights with Rooftop Playground
Harlem, NY — The Boys & Girls Club works hard across the country to engage kids in fun and enriching after-school activities. The Madison Boys & Girls Club in Sugar Hill, Harlem, recently invested in a major improvement to their facility to encourage more physical activity from their members. It’s easy to get kids excited about exercise with a rooftop …
New Surfacing Provides Cleaner, Safer and More Vibrant Playground Areas for All
Prior to these installations, the 44 playgrounds had surface areas that were mostly comprised of mulch. Frisco Independent School District (Frisco ISD) wanted to resurface every playground so it would be fully accessible to all students, including those with mobility challenges. By replacing the mulch and installing SYNLawn’s Playground System at each location, SYNLawn Texas helped Frisco ISD create the …
SYNLawn’s SYNPlay and SpeedTurf Enhance Lincoln Center
Dallas, TX — The Lincoln Centre is one of the most in-demand commercial addresses in the heart of Dallas, Texas. As part of a number of exciting renovations in the complex, the management company approached SYNLawn Texas to renovate the Lincoln Centre Fitness Club to enhance tenant amenities. The high-end facility was designed by the Dallas-based firm Entos with Allie …
SYNLawn Honors Project of the Year Recipients
DALTON, GA ‐ SYNLawn®, the largest manufacturer and unrivaled innovator of artificial grass in North America, announced the recipients of their Projects of the Year awards, which were revealed during the recent SYNLawn 2020 awards ceremony during the annual conference for its network of 85 distributors. “We were truly impressed with the project submissions received for this year’s awards,” said …
Fishtech Installs Famous 12th Hole at Augusta Replica for Employees
One of Kansas City’s top employers, the data-driven cybersecurity group Fishtech, recently expanded its employee amenities by adding a tee-to-green golf replica of the renowned 12th Hole at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, which is the home of the Masters Tournament. While other employers may offer private putting greens, Fishtech founder, CEO and cybersecurity pioneer, Gary Fish, had …
Colorado Springs Early Colleges Install Premium SYNLawn Turf
As the organizers of some of the best charter schools in the state, the Colorado Early Colleges (CEC) system is constantly looking for new ways to improve their campus experiences. The Colorado Springs location recently installed 9,000 square feet of SYNLawn to complete a new courtyard project based around improving student mental and physical health. By including a large section …
Carl’s Golfland receives driving range upgrade
Plymouth, MI — For over 60 years, Carl’s Golfland has served the greater Detroit area as the largest golf retailer in the state. Its state-of-the-art retail store at the St. John’s Golf and Conference Center in Plymouth, Michigan also features a full practice facility, which recently underwent renovations. The Trackman driving range, which captures data about each player’s shots to …