Playing Fields
What we can offer
We recognise the importance of sport, recreation and leisure activity for children, society and life in general. Whether our commissions are concerned with improving the volume or quality of opportunities for children to get involved in outdoor activities, or enhancing the potential for the wider population to enjoy less physical leisure activity, we are extremely proud of our involvement in this sector and are passionate about maximising value and benefits for our clients.
Parks & Recreation service areas
Our work with Local Authorities and other public sector organisations encompasses the design, construction, maintenance, renovation and renewal of various types of greenspace and green infrastructure.
Recreational Facilities
Public Parks
Greens and Commons
Amenity Areas
Woodland Parks
Paths and Walkways
Parks & Recreation Processes
Full pitch construction
Includes any new build, refurbishment or renewal for all sports facilities.
Bulk earthworks
Cut and fill, subsoil and topsoil stripping, Sand Amelioration, laser grading and levelling.
Fine laser grading & levelling
To accurately grade sports and recreational surfaces to a tolerance of + or – 3mm.
Primary piped drainage systems
Precision installation of gravitational or pumped drainage systems across all service areas.
Secondary drainage intensification systems
Installation of sand, rootzone and gravel slitting and sand banding to provide increased surface drainage.
Sportsturf establishment
Processes include cultivation, seeding and fertilising, stone picking and stone burying.
Sportsturf renovation & maintenance
Applications include scarifying, Koro scarifying, sand topdressing, vertidraining, fertilising and seeding of all course landscapes.
Client List
Eden Council
North Meols Parish Council
Preston City Council
Lancashire County Council
Chorley Borough Council
Lancaster City Council
Blackpool Council
Craven District Council
West Lancashire Council
Bolton Council
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Warrington Council
Calderdale Council
Allerdale Council
Wigan Council
Take a look at some of our work
If you would like to view more of our projects for Parks & Recreation, please feel free to get in touch via email, telephone or using the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Our repeat work over many years with numerous Local Authority departments is testament to our reputation for high quality work and value for money. Our commitment to health, safety, and the environment is fundamental to Local Authority requirements and our experience and excellent reputation for completing work on time and within budget make Duncan Ross Ltd a popular choice for this type of project.
Duncan Ross: Managing Director
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