City of Sugar Hill Completes the Largest Continuous Synthetic Turf Area in the Southeast with Deluxe Athletics at Gary Prikle Park
Sugar Hill, Georgia – June 26, 2009–When the City of Sugar Hill decided to add the largest synthetic turf area in the Southeast to the newly constructed Gary Pirkle Park, the 255,000 sq ft area brought many suitors from the industry to North Gwinnett County in Georgia. Out of twelve proposals, Deluxe Athletics was selected as the preferred contractor for this prestigious project.
According to Chris Daniluk, President of Deluxe Athletics, “In our initial discussions with the City, they were originally planning on installing natural grass on site. After several meetings, and presenting them with the benefits of synthetic turf for the heavy, year-round use that the park will receive, as well as the environmental benefits, they decided to pursue the option of synthetic turf. With the uniqueness of the project not only in its size, but the stature of the facility, we were able to utilize the expertise and years of experience that the members of Deluxe Athletics exhibit to create a plan for construction of this difficult project that gave the City the confidence to proceed with the installation of synthetic turf.”
The City was shown many different systems and styles of synthetic turf. With their review based on the amount of play that will take place at the park, coupled with the many different sports that will utilize the facility, the 51 ounce Intensity Series was selected.
The project was constructed under the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. Andy McQuagge, City of Sugar Hill, Recreation Director added, “With a strong commitment on providing the best parks and recreation facilities possible for the members of our community, the synthetic fields at the new Gary Pirkle Park were definitely a main focal point of our project. Working with Deluxe Athletics from conception through the completion of a very technical process, we were extremely satisfied with the products that were presented to us for installation to maximize the heavy use that the fields will receive, as well as the communication, information, and professional standards that were executed by all members associated with the project.”
About Deluxe Athletics
Deluxe Athletics manages turf applications on all levels of consultation, design, earthwork and product installation for residential and commercial use. Founded in 2004 by Chris Daniluk, Deluxe Athletics has emerged as an industry leader providing high quality athletic fields for football, soccer, baseball, lacrosse and athletic multi-use acilities. Deluxe Athletics’ also installs synthetic turf systems for playgrounds, golf, landscaping, training facilities, and general aesthetic use. Deluxe Athletics partners with leading manufacturers in the turf industry and is committed to strenuously testing its products for performance safety, and longevity.
The project was constructed under the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. Andy McQuagge, City of Sugar Hill, Recreation Director added, “With a strong commitment on providing the best parks and recreation facilities possible for the members of our community, the synthetic fields at the new Gary Pirkle Park were definitely a main focal point of our project. Working with Deluxe Athletics from conception through the completion of a very technical process, we were extremely satisfied with the products that were presented to us for installation to maximize the heavy use that the fields will receive, as well as the communication, information, and professional standards that were executed by all members associated with the project.” 
