Lake Forest Academy Field Improvements
Bleck Engineering was retained by Lake Forest Academy to evaluate and improve athletic field conditions after recurring flooding of existing natural turf fields resulted in frequent game and practice cancellations. Following a feasibility study, Bleck prepared construction documents for a 3.5-acre multipurpose synthetic turf athletic field designed to improve playability and meet all applicable water quality and stormwater runoff requirements.
The project replaced natural turf with a high-performance field system that allows teams to practice and compete almost immediately after rain events—eliminating the multi-day downtime previously experienced. The design supported fundraising and approval efforts by providing a shovel-ready project for the school board.
Constructed in the summer of 2018, the new athletic complex features six NFHS-compliant fields, including:
2 field hockey fields
1 boys lacrosse field
1 girls lacrosse field
1 softball field
1 soccer field
The field was completed in time for use at the start of the 2018–2019 school year.
Bleck Engineering was retained by Lake Forest Academy to evaluate and improve athletic field conditions after recurring flooding of existing natural turf fields resulted in frequent game and practice cancellations. Following a feasibility study, Bleck prepared construction documents for a 3.5-acre multipurpose synthetic turf athletic field designed to improve playability and meet all applicable water quality and stormwater runoff requirements.
The project replaced natural turf with a high-performance field system that allows teams to practice and compete almost immediately after rain events—eliminating the multi-day downtime previously experienced. The design supported fundraising and approval efforts by providing a shovel-ready project for the school board.
Constructed in the summer of 2018, the new athletic complex features six NFHS-compliant fields, including:
2 field hockey fields
1 boys lacrosse field
1 girls lacrosse field
1 softball field
1 soccer field
The field was completed in time for use at the start of the 2018–2019 school year.
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Project Location
Lake Forest, Illinois Completed 2018
