A turf aerator comprising a foot plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, a front end, a rearward end, a left side, and a right side at least a first turf coring tine fixedly attached to and extending downwardly from the foot plate a lever arm fixedly attached to and extending upwardly from the foot plate and a ground contacting fulcrum fixedly attached to and extending rearwardly from the foot plate.
