School turf

ANd Multi-sport courts

At Sportsplay we specialise in designing, providing and installing high quality, multi purpose sports courts for schools and preschools.

Whatever your school’s vision, Sportsplay brings it to life. Playground turf, multi sport courts, acrylic surfaces and full landscaping, all customised for schools.

Whether you need a surface for basketball, netball, tennis, hockey, pickleball, or a combination of sports, we provide fully customised solutions that enhance play, safety, and durability.

  • Safe and compliant, meets NZ and international safety standards

  • All weather surfaces, rain or shine play anytime

  • Durable and low maintenance, built to last, 10 year warranty.

  • Customisable: Colours, lines, logos, and games to suit your school

  • Trusted by schools and preschools across New Zealand

  • Expert team, full design, build, and aftercare service

  • Solutions for every sport, hockey, tennis, basketball, rugby, and more

hear to find out why sportsplay is your first choice for sports surfaces.

Why schools choose us?

We work closely with schools to create versatile, high performance sports courts that support active learning and student engagement.

  • We handle everything from construction and excavation to technical installation, ensuring a hassle free process.

  • Choose from multiple colour options, school logo inserts, court lines, words, and numbering to create a professional, branded sports area.

  • Our courts are designed for maximum performance, impact absorption, and all weather play, ensuring long lasting quality.

    Our Stamina turf system requires significantly less sand infill than traditional sports turf. Because sand is abrasive, reducing the amount used helps extend fibre life and maintain surface performance.

    Stamina also features FibreForce backing with fibreglass reinforcement to improve strength and reduce expansion and contraction. A higher stitch rate and increased pile height create a more comfortable surface that is easier on joints while maintaining durability for daily use.

  • Maximise your school’s outdoor space with courts suitable for basketball, netball, tennis, hockey, pickleball, and more.

  • Our surfaces require minimal up-keep, providing long term value for your school.

  • With years of experience in turf construction, we deliver top quality installations tailored to your school’s needs.

  • We understand the school calendar is busy, which is why we offer flexible installation times. Our team can work around school holidays and term breaks to minimise disruption and deliver a finished space ready for students to enjoy.

An aerial view of a colorful snake-shaped game on a green artificial turf surrounded by a concrete sidewalk, with landscaping and a building with a white wall and gray roof in the background.
Playground area in school with a 140m² Gaga Pit area, artificial turf, buildings, and a blue tube slide in the background on a sunny day.
Child playing on an artificial turf hopscotch court at school.

Trusted by

  • Logo with the words 'Grow Active' in large white font on a dark blue circular background, featuring a geometric mountain design above the text.
  • Flex Fitness logo with yellow and white text on a black background.
  • Logo of Hinds School with a house illustration and the text 'Home and School Hinds School' and 'Established 1881'.
  • Logo for Kirwee Tree House Learning Centre featuring a stylized tree with a house inside it.
  • Logo of Mingimingi Hautoa Knights Stream School featuring a stylized shield with green and blue leaves and a curved banner with hanging leaves, and the school name written below in blue text.
  • Learning Curves Lincoln logo. Stylized black and white drawing of a pine cone, enclosed in a circular shape.
  • Logo of Mairehau Primary School with stylized figures and text.
  • Logo of Rangi Ruru Girls' School with navy and gold circular emblem and the tagline, 'Be You. Belong.'
  • Logo for St Albans Community Preschool featuring a stylized tree with round green leaves and a brown trunk, and the name of the preschool in green text.
  • Logos of Rakaia Little Learners Preschool with a magnifying glass and a leaf design.
  • Logo for Marshland School with black, red, and white colors, featuring stylized grass
  • Heathcote Valley Preschool logo with colorful dots and the tagline 'inspiring young minds'
  • Logo for Stables Montessori Preschools featuring a child kneeling and holding a bird
  • Logo for Wildheart Early Childhood Education, Rolleston

FUNDING

Upgrading your school or preschool’s sports surfaces doesn’t have to be out of reach. At Sportsplay, we help schools across New Zealand access funding for sports courts, playground upgrades, and artificial turf projects. Whether you’re planning a new multi sport court, hockey turf or a fun play area with hopscotch and games, there are several funding options available.

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Funding options such as Ministry of Education (MoE) exist for school facilities. While priorities differ, these can sometimes cover sports surfaces and playground improvements. It’s best to check with your board or MoE about suitability.

how sportsplay can help

Our team can guide you on the best starting point for funding, connect you with the right contacts, and supply the detailed project specifications and quotes often required by funders. We want to make it easy for schools and preschools to create safe, durable, and fun spaces for their students.

Community and sports grants

Across New Zealand, some councils, sports trusts, and community organisations offer funding opportunities that may support sport or play projects. Schools and preschools sometimes explore these options to help with facility upgrades. We can share general information on where to look, but availability and criteria will vary.

fundraising and sponsorship

Schools often boost project budgets through fundraising events, donations from families, and support from local businesses. We can provide advice and even fundraising ideas to help make your project happen faster.

Sportsplay is the dedicated sports division of Lifestyle Lawns, specialising in high performance turf and surfacing solutions for schools, sports clubs, playgrounds, backyards and commercial spaces. From multi sport courts and gym sled tracks to certified turf systems for rugby, hockey, and tennis. We design and install surfaces that are built for safety, durability, and all day play. Backed by international certifications and trusted by educational facilities across New Zealand, Sportsplay delivers innovative, low maintenance solutions that elevate every game.

World Class Standards, Local Expertise

Logo for FIH Quality, a preferred turf and field supplier, featuring a circular design with text and a purple and white color scheme.
Logo of the International Tennis Federation featuring green text and a yellow tennis ball.
FIFA Preferred Provider football turf logo.
Logo for World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, featuring a green circular border with white text and a stylized globe in the center.
Logo of Standards New Zealand with a blue and black design and text in English and Maori
Playsafe logo, Playground Safety Specialists

Multi Sport Turf Options

  • World class artificial turf from Sportsplay, engineered for performance, durability, and player safety. 9 colours shown. Isolated on a white background.

    Stamina

    Next generation multi-sport turf designed for high-use school environments. Combining monofilament fibres with a short curly texturised layer to create a dense, durable playing surface suitable for multiple sports and recreation activities.

    + Pile height: 15mm

    + 10 Year Warranty

    + Width of roll: 3.75m + Custom

  • Close-up of a sample of artificial turf with a green top and black backing.

    Allplay

    New generation, heavy duty artificial turf designed for high use environments where durability and consistency are essential.  Its advanced fibre system is engineered to wear together evenly, maintaining a stable and reliable surface over time.

    + Pile height: 40mm

    + CoolTouch® technology

    + 10 Year Warranty

    + Width of roll: 3.75m

  • Close-up view of artificial grass with synthetic backing visible underneath.

    Hero

    Soft underfoot with a dense realistic look. Hero is perfect for homes, backyards and pet friendly spaces.

    + Pile height: 30mm

    + 10 Year Warranty

    + Width of roll: 3.75m

  • Close-up view of artificial grass with synthetic backing visible underneath.

    Villa

    The look of a naturally thriving lawn and beautifully soft. Villa brings a low maintenance lawn feel to any residential setting.

    + Pile height: 35mm

    + 10 Year Warranty

    + Width of roll: 4m

  • Close-up view of artificial grass with synthetic backing visible underneath.

    Eden

    Our premium lush lawn option, Eden offers fine, manicured appearance with excellent durability and UV resistance.

    + Pile height: 40mm

    + 10 Year Warranty

    + Width of roll: 3.75m

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