Athletic Field Maintenance in the Midwest
A well-maintained athletic field isn't just a visual asset — it's essential for player safety, consistent game performance, and protecting long-term turf investment. Whether you're managing a school sports complex, municipal park, or community recreation field, natural grass requires specialized upkeep to stay game-ready.
At RZ Sports Turf, we offer professional athletic field maintenance services throughout the Midwest, including Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. Our team works with a wide range of field types and athletic programs, from high-traffic football fields to precision-graded baseball infields.
We service and maintain:
- Soccer & Lacrosse Fields — with surface prep, aerification, and weed control tailored to multi-sport wear patterns
- Football Fields — including compaction relief and nutrient management for high-impact zones
- Baseball & Softball Fields — from infield laser grading to specialty top dressings and dirt mixes
With over 37 years of turf management experience, we deliver high-performance surfaces that meet the demands of athletes, coaches, and field managers. Every maintenance plan is customized based on your field’s condition, traffic levels, and safety needs — ensuring maximum playability with minimal downtime.
Natural Grass Field Maintenance
Soccer, football, and lacrosse fields require consistent, professional care to remain safe, playable, and visually presentable throughout the season. Wear patterns, compaction, and turf health challenges can quickly degrade field quality without proactive maintenance.
RZ Sports Turf delivers comprehensive natural grass field maintenance designed to meet the performance standards of schools, sports complexes, and recreational facilities across the Midwest.
We provide the following services for football, lacrosse, and soccer fields:
- Fertilizer, Fungicide, Insecticide, and Weed Control Programs
Customized treatment plans based on turf species, regional climate, and usage patterns to promote dense, healthy turf and prevent common pests and diseases. - Fraise Mowing
A precision mowing technique that mechanically removes thatch, surface irregularities, and undesirable grass types — resetting the field and encouraging uniform regrowth. - Root-Zone Aerification
Relieves soil compaction, improves air and water flow, and supports deep root development for better turf resilience. - Rolling of Playing Surface
Ensures smoothness and consistency, reducing tripping hazards and lip formation caused by heavy traffic or freeze-thaw cycles. - USGA Root-Zone Sand Topdressing Programs
Promotes surface drainage, levels low spots, and enhances overall turf firmness. - Under-Fence Weed Control Applications
Maintains a clean, professional edge around field perimeters and fence lines.
Our team tailors every maintenance plan to field usage, turfgrass species, soil structure, and seasonal timing — helping facilities maximize field availability and reduce costly repairs.
Baseball and Softball Field Maintenance
Baseball and softball fields require routine care to ensure a safe, level, and consistent playing surface. Infields and turf areas need specialized maintenance to prevent issues like lip formation, standing water, and uneven wear.
RZ Sports Turf provides the following maintenance services
- Fertilizer, fungicide, insecticide, and weed control programs
- Fraise mowing – mechanical removal of thatch and/or unwanted grass types (e.g., annual bluegrass, creeping bentgrass)
- Root-zone aerification
- Rolling of the playing surface
- USGA root-zone sand topdressing programs
- Infield dirt laser grading, engineered soil additions, and amendments
- Infield dirt supplies
- Engineered topdressing mixes
- Calcined clay conditioners
- Mound clay bricks
- 1-ton Super Sacks of infield dirt
- Warning track materials
- Infield dirt and under-fence vegetation control applications
Our approach emphasizes performance, player safety, and surface consistency — helping you keep your field ready for every inning.
Signs Your Athletic Field Needs Maintenance
Your sports field is likely well-used, which means the turf can easily become damaged. If you notice any of the following signs, it may be time to call a professional for athletic field maintenance services. There are a few signs to look out for to determine if your field needs maintenance.
This includes:
- Uneven playing surface: If you notice an uneven playing surface, it may be time to perform some maintenance. This is especially true if the field has begun to form ridges lips or divots. Laser grading, top dressing, rolling, and aerification can help even out the turf and improve overall performance.
- Unmarked fields: Keeping your fields properly marked is important for a safe game environment. If lines have been faded, it’s important to repaint them. This is also true for baseball and softball infields that become overgrown or have changed shape over time.
- Excessive weeds: Weeds can quickly overtake a playing field if not properly managed. Weed control programs should be implemented to keep the area safe and playable.
- Poor drainage: Poor drainage can lead to a muddy and uneven playing surface. It’s important to inspect the field for any drainage issues and make sure the surface drains properly.
- Clogged pores: Over time, the pores of the grass can become clogged with dirt and debris. This can lead to a poor playing surface, so it’s important to aerate your field to keep it healthy and playable.
- Compacted soil: Over use, playing in wet conditions and in proper field maintenance all leads to compacted soil conditions. These conditions will dramatically alter the health and infiltration capacity of the turf grass plant community. So it’s important to aerate your field to keep it healthy and playable.
Catching these issues early can prevent season delays, player injuries, and costly renovations down the road.
Michigan – Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, Van Buren, & Kalamazoo
Indiana – Porter, La Porte, St. Joseph, Elkhart, LaGrange, Starke, Marshall, & Kosciusko
Please call if you don’t see your county listed. Some of our services might extend into your area.
