Gravelpave2 was chosen as a porous surface treatment to the parking lot because of the need to drain stormwater on site and prevent any runoff from polluting neighboring creeks. This is a very active park with many recreational activities from fishing to soccer. When vehicles come off a main high speed road onto Gravelpave2, there will be some stone fill displacement. In this case the cars are turning at a fairly high speed. It would be a good idea to design an intermediate apron area of hard surface to accommodate the speeds. Maintenance should include brooming the stone back in place so that the rings are not left unfilled.

Overall view of Buttrick Park showing the entrance from Grand River Drive on the left. Notice the raised curb planted beds which delineate the main entrance aisle from the double row of parking bays.

Here’s a close up of the parking bay vegetated planting beds. Notice that there is no contrast striping to indicate individual parking spaces. This saves tax dollars and eliminates periodic re-striping maintenance.

An additional view with the Gravelpave2 ring just visible. Gravelpave2 was used to protect the large-growth trees adjacent to the parking lot.

Close up view of the lot with the Gravelpave2 rings just visible.

There is no rutting caused by cars in the lot. Good drainage prevents any puddles from forming.