Municipal Grounds Maintenance Market Report 2026

The municipal grounds maintenance market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $20.09 billion in 2025 to $21.47 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of public green spaces, increasing municipal spending on urban landscaping, rising emphasis on park and recreational area maintenance, growth in population-driven urban development, availability of mechanized grounds equipment.

The municipal grounds maintenance market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $27.68 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart city initiatives, rising focus on water-efficient landscaping, expansion of sensor-based maintenance systems, growing demand for low-emission equipment, increasing use of analytics for maintenance planning. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of predictive maintenance practices, rising use of smart irrigation and monitoring systems, growing focus on sustainable landscaping methods, expansion of data-driven grounds management, enhanced deployment of electric maintenance equipment.

The rising interest in public parks and green space development is expected to propel the growth of the municipal grounds maintenance market going forward. Interest in public parks and green space development reflects growing public demand for accessible, healthy, and sustainable outdoor environments. This increasing interest is largely driven by heightened awareness of the physical, mental, and environmental benefits of green spaces, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, which underscored the importance of outdoor recreation and community well-being. As municipalities respond to this demand, investments in municipal grounds maintenance have increased to ensure that parks, recreational facilities, and green corridors remain clean, safe, visually appealing, and environmentally sustainable for public use. For instance, in July 2024, according to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Engagement with Parks Report, a US-based not-for-profit organization, a survey of 1,000 U.S. adults aged 18 and older conducted between June and July 2024 revealed that 82% of respondents - representing more than 276 million people nationwide - visited a local park or recreation facility at least once between June 2023 and July 2024, with most visits occurring within the past month. Therefore, the rising interest in public parks and green space development is driving the growth of the municipal grounds maintenance market.

Major companies operating in the municipal grounds maintenance market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as commercial electric robotic mowers to improve labor efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness in maintaining parks, sports fields, and other large green spaces. Commercial electric robotic mowers are battery-powered, autonomous machines equipped with advanced navigation, GPS positioning, and obstacle-detection systems that enable safe, consistent, and efficient mowing with minimal human intervention. For example, in August 2025, PANDAG Technology (Chongqing) Co. Ltd., an Australia-based smart equipment company, launched the PANDAG-G1, the world’s first commercial modular electric robotic mower, at AgQuip 2025. The PANDAG-G1 can autonomously maintain up to 15 acres per charge, navigate rugged terrain and slopes of up to 78%, and combines centimeter-level GPS accuracy with AI-powered obstacle detection. Its modular design allows operators to switch between mowing, trimming, spraying, towing, and other attachments within seconds, reducing the need for multiple machines. Capable of handling vegetation up to 4 feet high, the mower is well suited for large parks, sports complexes, solar farms, and neglected properties, enhancing safety, productivity, and environmental sustainability in municipal grounds maintenance operations.

In November 2024, Nurture Group, a UK-based provider of landscaping, grounds maintenance, and green services, acquired Tivoli Group Ltd for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Nurture Group significantly expanded its national footprint and strengthened its position as one of the UK’s largest integrated landscape and grounds maintenance service providers. The deal also broadened Nurture’s public-sector and commercial landscaping capabilities, enabling it to deliver more comprehensive and scalable maintenance solutions across the United Kingdom. Tivoli Group Ltd is a UK-based company specializing in grounds maintenance and landscaping services.

Major companies operating in the municipal grounds maintenance market report are John Deere Ltd., Bobcat Company, Husqvarna AB, The Toro Company, Wacker Neuson, Aebi Schmidt Group, Hako GmbH, Ventrac, Amazone H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG, Lloyd's Grounds Maintenance Ltd., Billy Goat Industries Inc., Greenscape Inc., Lister Wilder, Little Wonder, Euromec Contracts Limited, Etesia UK, Fairways GM, Redexim BV, Gianni Ferrari s.r.l., Kingsun Facilities Management Pvt Ltd., Progressive Turf Equipment Inc., Kärcher Municipal GmbH, TRILO Smart Industries BV.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the municipal grounds maintenance market in 2025. The regions covered in the municipal grounds maintenance market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the municipal grounds maintenance market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The municipal grounds maintenance market includes revenues earned by entities through hardscape maintenance, sustainability practices, and litter and waste removal. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or contained within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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