Landscape Services

A well-manicured baseball field surrounded by a track and field facility, with a residential and commercial area visible in the background.
A person in an orange shirt is operating a riding lawn mower on a grassy field, with a pink and white building visible in the background.

The Richland School District's award-winning Landscape Services Department takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the grounds and fields at 20 schools and several support facilities. Nine members of the team are Certified Grounds Technicians, a national certification through the Professional Grounds Management Society.

The department's top priorities include safety and sustainable practices. Team members are trained in the areas of turf management, irrigation, landscape design, snow removal, excavation and more.

An aerial view of a baseball field surrounded by a residential area, with buildings and roads visible in the background.

Carmichael Middle school is one of the District's oldest facility with a 50-year-old irrigation system and sandy soil. The turf is a challenge to keep green all year so wetting agents are used to hold moisture in the soil. On the hill is a 100 ft. smiley face for the Class of 2023.

A green tractor with a large bucket attachment is digging a trench in a grassy area, with residential houses visible in the background.

The Landscape Services team works alongside electricians to run power for a new sign at William Wiley Elementary. The ditch was 580 ft long and was bedded it with top soil for electrical code.

A well-maintained baseball field with a lush green outfield, a dirt infield, and a scoreboard visible in the background against a clear blue sky.

Hanford High's baseball fields were the first fields that the District tried a new pumice product made in Idaho that was a game changer! The soil drains well and stays workable as it compacts, but is easily fluffed up and doesn’t stain uniforms.

A worker in an orange hard hat is repairing a damaged underground pipe in a dirt-filled trench.

Repairing an 8 inch main line meant an oversized excavation for safety.

A red snow plow is clearing the snow-covered driveway in front of a large building with an American flag displayed.

Snow removal and de-icing is handled by the Landscape Services team. A team approach to clearing snow is used with two trucks and a sidewalk machine.

A vibrant and well-designed flower bed with a variety of colorful plants, including red and yellow flowers, surrounded by a gravel path and set against a backdrop of trees and buildings.

Earth planters are used for front entry color at 10 locations throughout the district. These planters can be changed out seasonally bringing a bit of color to the Tri-City desert.

A large, well-maintained grassy field with white lines marking the boundaries, surrounded by trees and buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.

Richland High School soccer fields include a game field and a practice field, which is made up of sand and irrigated with a well. These fields can be a challenge to keep green during the summer months with triple digit temperatures. 

A large, illuminated building with the name %22Hanford%22 and the logo of the Falcons displayed prominently on the exterior, set against a dark night sky.

Colorful lights were added by the team to Hanford High to bring additional color to the front of the school. The color of the lights can be changed throughout the year for holidays or other occasions.

A well-maintained baseball field with a lush green outfield and a group of people in bright safety vests working on the field, surrounded by buildings and structures in the background.

The Landscape Services team has been adding stencils and symbols to fields for several years - honoring special events and occasions. Pictured is a 120 ft. tall pink ribbon in honor of breast cancer awareness month.

Two workers are preparing the ground, with one kneeling and the other standing, near a large green agricultural machine in the background.

The Landscape Services crew not only maintains the fields but manages other projects including adding an area for broadcasters for televised games.

Contact

Chris Hall
Landscape Services Manager
509-967-6106
Christopher.Hall@rsd.edu

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