Following a project completed in 2022, the municipality of Lansingerland selected ONE-DNA™ artificial grass for a second community sports and play facility.
The project was developed to improve a heavily used recreational area where natural grass surfaces had become difficult to maintain due to intensive use by schoolchildren and local residents.
Responding to community needs
The original playground design incorporated natural grass, planting and wooden play elements. Over time, the playing surface experienced significant wear due to daily use and varying weather conditions.
Following requests from local users and discussions with residents, the municipality evaluated several options to improve the usability of the space.
The project was subsequently delivered by partner KSP Kunstgras and officially opened on 31 May with a community soccer event attended by local residents, students and municipal representatives.
Product selection
According to Serge Meeuws, Green Space Manager for the municipality, previous experience with ONE-DNA™ influenced the decision-making process.
The ONE-DNA™ field installed previously has continued to perform well, which contributed to our decision to select the product again for this location.
At the time, the municipality was also evaluating similar product applications for future playground projects where hard-wearing recreational surfaces were required.
Supporting active play
Municipalities increasingly seek to create outdoor environments that encourage movement, recreation and social interaction.
In locations that experience intensive use throughout the year, artificial grass can provide a practical alternative where natural grass surfaces are difficult to maintain.
At the time, ONE-DNA™ artificial grass was made in 100% PE (one polymer) and used for landscaping, playground and recreational sports applications.
Looking ahead
The Lansingerland project demonstrates how municipalities can combine community participation, thoughtful design and practical surface solutions to create outdoor spaces that remain attractive and functional for local residents.
As demand for hard-wearing and low-maintenance recreational environments continues to grow, projects such as this provide valuable examples of how outdoor play and sports facilities can be adapted to meet changing community needs.
Update, October 2026: this project used ONE-DNA™ in 100% PE. ONE-DNA™ sport surfaces are now supplied in 100% PO; see Technology for the current material routes.
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