Hot or Not: AstroTurf Medians
May 11 2009 by Sara Lacey
I was driving along in February, humming a number from “High School Musical,” when I saw a perfectly green median in the middle of a snowy Colorado road. For those in warmer climes, this may not be the least bit abnormal, but it is in Colorado. I thought the median was covered in new sod, but when I drove past it a couple of weeks later it was still green with no dry spots or weeds. That’s because it was AstroTurf, not sod. Seriously?!
My curiosity had to be satisfied, so I called the Parker, Colo., Department of Public Works. Joe said the town installed AstroTurf because the median didn’t have any access to water lines. Instead of spending lots of money installing a line to water pricey plants, the department decided to AstroTurf it.
I like the look of the AstroTurf median because it’s a dark green as opposed to the typical putt-putt-course green. However, it does look strange in the winter months when everything else in Colorado is brown, gray or white.
Are AstroTurf medians a Hot or Not? Let us know in the comment section below.
User Comments
Looks cheap and over time will look like worn carpet. Why not just make the median out of nice paving stones instead? They will outlast the road and look elegant in any weather.
You know Mark, I’m interested to see how it holds up over time. I’ll keep you all posted.
I know that strip! What is really so weird is that it is the only one in the area. Maybe they are testing it’s durability? I think this is the second winter that it has been there and it still looks pretty good. Maybe they are using left over pieces from the local high school football field - that would be earth friendly too!
definitely hot! seems like a good thing for the environment- no watering of useless grass and makes road areas look nice