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MultiTrack Protects Harrogate Park Event

Sector

Events & Festivals

Application

Protecting Surfaces & Sensitive Areas
Temporary Roads & Haul Routes
Pedestrian Walkways

Mats Used

MultiTrack

The Challenge: Preserving Grass While Hosting Thousands

Harrogate’s Valley Gardens played host to a vibrant four-day celebration of international street food, live music, and family entertainment. With over 60 food traders, street performers, and a steady stream of visitors, event organisers faced two key challenges: ensuring public safety and protecting the lush park grounds from damage.

Heavy footfall and vehicle movements from food wagons risked rutting the grass, creating slip hazards and potentially leaving the park in poor condition post-event. A dependable ground protection solution was required to keep the site clean, safe, and undamaged.

The GroundGuards Solution: MultiTrack for Walkways and Vehicle Routes

GroundGuards supplied MultiTrack mats to create temporary pedestrian walkways and access routes for the food wagons. The mats were ideal for the setting - lightweight at just 39kg, easy to carry and install by hand, and strong enough to support vehicles up to 120 tonnes.

MultiTrack’s high-traction surface helped prevent slips on wet grass, while the flexible mats followed ground contours to create stable, neat pathways. The modular system allowed organisers to reposition mats as needed throughout the event, providing a highly adaptable solution.

Results & Outcome: A Hit with Visitors and Organisers Alike

The event passed without a hitch. Visitors enjoyed safe and clearly marked routes across the site, and the park’s grass remained well protected despite heavy use. The organisers praised the mats for their practicality and appearance, noting how they enhanced both safety and the overall experience.

Plans are already underway for next year’s festival – and MultiTrack will be part of it once again.

Contact GroundGuards for Event Ground Protection

If you’re planning an event on grass, in a park, or across sensitive surfaces, GroundGuards can help you protect your site while keeping visitors safe. Get in touch today to discuss your requirements and ensure a smooth, professional event.

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