Field Maintenance & Facility Equipment - Fencing, Windscreens, Tarps, Padding & Infield Tools

Field maintenance & facility equipment is the gear that keeps your fields protected, safe and game-ready between the first practice and the last game of the season. This collection covers fencing and windscreens, field tarps and covers, safety padding, infield rakes and drags, field hoses and watering equipment, and custom lettering. It's built for Pro Athletic Supply's schools, athletic departments, facility managers, parks departments and leagues maintaining fields and facilities for baseball, softball, football, soccer, lacrosse, tennis and court sports. Whether you run one field or an entire complex, these are the tools your grounds crew reaches for every week.

✔ Protect fields from weather - Tarps and covers keep infields, mounds and playing surfaces dry so rain doesn't wipe out the next game.
✔ Safer play near hard surfaces - Wall, pole, fence and goalpost padding cushion the surfaces athletes collide with at full speed.
✔ A finished, professional facility - Windscreens, fence covers and custom lettering turn chain-link and bare walls into a branded venue.
✔ Faster infield prep - Rakes, drags and tamps level and rebuild skinned areas quickly between innings, games and practices.
✔ Better playing surfaces - Field hoses and watering equipment keep infield dirt at the right moisture and grass healthy through the season.
✔ One source for every sport - Outfit baseball, softball, football, soccer, lacrosse and court facilities from a single collection.

This collection includes gear from established facility brands like Cover Sports, known for field tarps, windscreens and safety padding.

Fencing and Windscreens

Fencing defines your playing area, and windscreens make it look and play better. Portable and temporary fencing systems set up outfield boundaries, create youth-size fields on larger diamonds, and section off practice areas without permanent installation. Fence-top caps and guards cover sharp chain-link edges where players reach and dive. Windscreens attach to existing fencing to cut wind across tennis and pickleball courts, create a batter's eye in center field, and block sightlines into closed practices. Mesh windscreen materials let some air pass through to reduce wind load on fences, while solid colors frame the field cleanly for players and spectators. Grommets and ties attach screens securely, and they can come down for off-season storage.

Best for:

• Baseball and softball fields needing outfield fencing or a batter's eye
• Tennis and pickleball courts dealing with wind and backdrop distractions
• Multi-use fields that need flexible, temporary boundaries

Field Tarps and Covers

Rain shouldn't decide your schedule. Infield tarps protect baseball and softball skinned areas so the field is playable shortly after a storm instead of days later. Spot covers for the mound, home plate, bases and bullpens protect the highest-wear areas when a full tarp isn't needed. Turf and field covers shield playing surfaces during events, construction or winter dormancy. Heavy-duty, UV-resistant materials with reinforced edges and grommets hold up to repeated deployment, sun and wind. Weighted edges or sandbags keep covers in place during storms. Tarp rollers let a small crew roll out and store a full infield cover in minutes, which saves wear on the tarp and the crew.

Best for:

• Baseball and softball programs in rain-prone regions
• Protecting mounds, plates and bullpens between games
• Covering fields during non-sport events and off-season

Safety Padding for Walls, Poles, Fences and Goals

Wherever athletes play near a hard surface, padding is the protection between a collision and an injury. Wall padding covers gym walls behind basketball hoops, volleyball courts and indoor training areas. Pole padding wraps volleyball standards, light poles, net posts and backstop supports. Outfield fence padding protects players chasing fly balls into the wall. Goalpost and upright padding covers football and soccer goal structures. Quality padding uses dense foam under durable, wipeable vinyl that stands up to daily contact and cleaning. Many styles come in team colors and can carry logos or lettering. Check your state athletic association's guidelines for padding near playing areas, since many schools and leagues are expected to pad specific surfaces.

Best for:

• Gymnasiums with walls close to basketball and volleyball boundaries
• Outfield fences, light poles and backstop supports
• Schools and facilities meeting athletic association safety guidelines

Infield Rakes, Drags and Grooming Tools

A well-groomed infield plays truer and keeps players safer from bad hops. Infield drag mats and drag screens level skinned areas between innings and games, smoothing cleat marks and filling low spots. Many can be pulled by hand or behind a utility vehicle to cover a full diamond quickly. Infield rakes and leveling rakes rebuild high-wear zones around the mound, batter's boxes and bases. Tamps pack clay back into the mound and plate areas so they hold up under repeated landing and digging. For synthetic turf, grooming brushes redistribute infill and stand fibers back up for consistent footing. With the right tools, a small grounds crew can keep multiple fields game-ready all season.

Best for:

• Baseball and softball diamonds needing between-game infield prep
• Rebuilding mounds, batter's boxes and base areas
• Grounds crews maintaining several fields across a school or park complex

Field Hoses and Watering Equipment

Water is one of the most overlooked field maintenance tools. Infield dirt needs the right moisture to stay firm, cut down on dust and play consistently. Too dry and it turns powdery, too wet and it gets slick. Heavy-duty field hoses are built for the long runs and daily handling athletic fields demand, and they resist kinking across large infields. Hose reels and carts make it easier to move hoses between fields and store them neatly, extending hose life and keeping walkways clear. Adjustable spray nozzles let crews switch from a fine mist for skinned areas to a stronger stream for grass and warning tracks. Consistent watering before games and practices is one of the simplest ways to improve how a field plays.

Best for:

• Watering skinned infields before games and practices
• Grounds crews covering long distances across large complexes
• Keeping hoses organized and protected between uses

Custom Lettering and Field Signage

Custom lettering turns a field into your field. Outfield distance markers show fence distances to batters and fans, and team names, school names and mascots on windscreens and fence panels build home-field identity. Custom lettering on wall padding and fence covers adds school colors and logos to gyms and stadiums. Sponsor lettering on outfield fences can also help fund your program. Durable, weather-resistant materials hold up to sun and rain without fading or peeling quickly, and lettering can be matched to team colors. For schools and facilities hosting games, tournaments and community events, custom lettering is one of the most visible upgrades you can make.

Best for:

• Outfield distance markers and fence lettering
• Schools and teams branding windscreens, padding and fences
• Facilities displaying sponsor messaging to fund programs

Who This Is For

• Athletic directors and school districts maintaining multiple fields and gyms
• Groundskeepers and facility managers responsible for game-day prep
• Parks and recreation departments running community fields and courts
• Training facilities, sports complexes and academies with indoor and outdoor spaces
• Youth leagues, travel organizations and clubs that maintain their own fields
• Coaches who prep fields themselves before practices and games

How to Choose the Right Field Maintenance & Facility Equipment

Sport and surface - Match the gear to the surface: clay infield, natural grass, synthetic turf or indoor hardwood. Drags, grooming tools and covers are often designed for one surface type.

Exact measurements - Measure before ordering. Tarps, windscreens, fencing and padding need to fit the precise area, whether that's a skinned infield, a fence line or a gym wall.

Durability and weather resistance - For outdoor gear, choose UV-resistant materials, reinforced edges and heavy-duty construction that hold up to sun, rain and repeated handling.

Safety requirements - For padding and fence guards, check your state athletic association and league guidelines for required coverage around walls, poles, goals and fences.

Branding and customization - Windscreens, padding and fence lettering can often be made in team colors with logos and text, turning maintenance gear into part of your facility's identity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What field maintenance equipment does a school need?
A: Most schools rely on infield tarps, safety padding for gym walls and poles, infield rakes and drags, and field hoses for watering. Windscreens, fencing and custom lettering are common next steps for courts and outfields. Together, this field maintenance & facility equipment covers weather protection, athlete safety and weekly field prep.

Q: How do I choose the right size infield tarp?
A: Measure your skinned infield or the specific area you want to protect, then choose a tarp that fully covers it with some overlap onto the grass. For partial protection, spot covers for the mound, home plate and bullpens protect the highest-wear areas.

Q: What is the difference between a windscreen and a privacy screen?
A: A windscreen reduces wind across a court or field, usually with mesh that lets some air pass through to lower the load on fencing. A privacy screen focuses on blocking sightlines into a practice or venue. Many products do both, and both can be customized with team colors and lettering.

Q: Do gym walls need safety padding?
A: Padding is strongly recommended on walls close to basketball and volleyball boundaries, and many state athletic associations and leagues set expectations for it. Check your association's current guidelines for required coverage near playing areas, poles and goals.

Q: How often should an infield be dragged?
A: Many programs drag the infield before and after every game and practice, and between innings during games, especially at higher levels. Regular dragging smooths cleat marks, fills low spots and keeps hops consistent. Pairing a drag with proper watering gives the best playing surface.

Q: Why should I water an infield before a game?
A: Watering keeps infield clay at the right moisture so it stays firm, reduces dust and plays consistently. Dry infields turn powdery and unpredictable, while properly watered dirt holds its shape under cleats. A heavy-duty field hose is one of the most useful pieces of field maintenance & facility equipment a grounds crew can own.

Every great game starts with a field that's protected, safe and ready before the first pitch. This collection gives your grounds crew and athletic department the tools to make that happen across every sport you host: dry infields, padded walls, finished fences, groomed dirt and lettering that shows whose house it is. Whether you maintain one practice field or a full school complex, shop field maintenance & facility equipment at Pro Athletic Supply and keep your facilities game-ready all season.

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