CaSe Study
Aspire Park
Reinforced Turf System Delivers Natural Aesthetics with Heavy-Use Durability
Project
Overview
Aspire Park is a regional destination in Clinton, Tennessee, offering natural green space for recreation, events, and community gatherings. The park was designed to preserve a continuous lawn aesthetic while supporting concerts, festivals, and vehicle access — without resorting to pavement.
To achieve this balance, Nexterra, through Jen-Hill, delivered a reinforced turf system using the GEOBLOCK® 5150 Porous Pavement System.
The result: a high-performance, load-bearing green surface that looks like natural lawn but withstands traffic and reduces environmental impact.
To achieve this balance, Nexterra, through Jen-Hill, delivered a reinforced turf system using the GEOBLOCK® 5150 Porous Pavement System.
The result: a high-performance, load-bearing green surface that looks like natural lawn but withstands traffic and reduces environmental impact.
Traditional pavement was ruled out due to visual and environmental concerns. Instead, Jen-Hill supplied and supported the installation of 25,000 sq. ft. of reinforced turf parking using GEOBLOCK panels over a custom-engineered base. A 30% topsoil / 70% aggregate mix enabled the system to support fire trucks while promoting healthy turf growth.
Once seeded, the turf surface blended seamlessly with the park. Below, a rigid panel network protected the root zone and prevented rutting, allowing the lawn to recover quickly after major events — without compaction or long-term damage.
Challenge
Identifying Key Issues
01
Needed dual-use: lawn and vehicle support
02
Avoidance of impervious surfaces
03
Protection against soil compaction and rutting
04
Integration with natural park design
05
Stormwater infiltration over runoff
Innovative Solution 1
Structural
Turf Reinforcement
GEOBLOCK 5150 system delivered pavement-like strength invisibly beneath turf
Engineered base mix supported heavy loads while promoting root health
Created a clean, green look with no exposed hardscape
Enabled frequent use without damage or regrading
Innovative Solution 2
Green Infrastructure
Integration
Permeable system allowed full-surface infiltration
Reduced runoff and eliminated stormwater infrastructure
Protected long-term turf health and soil quality
Supported sustainable design goals and low-impact development
Outcome
Aspire Park now offers a dual-purpose lawn that stays green, functional, and stormwater-friendly year-round. With Nexterra’s product expertise and Jen-Hill’s technical support, the project proves that reinforced turf can meet public-use demands without sacrificing aesthetics or sustainability.
