The Great Debate: Synthetic Or Natural Turf — Parks & Rec

The Great Turf Debate Athletic Business

The invention of synthetic turf in the early 1960s has had a tremendous impact on the way in which sports and recreational activities are conducted and viewed. But while synthetic turf has proven itself as an athletic surface for the highest levels of competition, its merits have been the subject of almost constant debate.

THE GREAT Synthetic OR Natural Turf

Commissioner’s Parks and Recreation Department since renamed the Natural Resources Department, began looking for ways to implement the goals outlined in the “Polk THE GREAT DEBATE: Synthetic OR Natural Turf Unique solutions for fields in both arid and saturated environments BY NEALE STRALOW AND SCOTT BUTTARI

Time to bury the artificial debate over synthetic turf

Aug 26, 2014· The study found that synthetic fields didn't lead to more injuries, didn't result in any more infections than natural turf, and didn't emit enough chemical gas to pose a health concern.

Commission approves synthetic turf field at Westwood Park

Jan 19, 2020· Commission approves synthetic turf field at Westwood Park after months of debate The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks commission voted to approve a plan for a synthetic turf field

Natural Turf — Articles — Parks & Rec Business Magazine

The Great Debate: Synthetic Or Natural Turf Sports Fields Christine Schaffran August 25, 2016 Synthetic Turf, Natural Turf, Sports Fields, Neale Stralow, Scott Buttari, September 2016 Comment

Synthetic Sports Fields and the Heat Island Effect

Debate continues over the health impacts from playing on synthetic turf fields, but the high surface-level temperatures recorded on these fields compared to natural turf have been well-documented.

Concerns Grow but the Grass Doesn't Gotham Gazette

Although the synthetic turf fields are more expensive to install than natural ones, the parks department says they are cost-effective when their life span and maintenance costs are factored in. A natural field costs an average of $152,739 a year, versus a maximum of $105,000 a year for synthetic turf, according to figures recently provided by department spokesman Philip Abramson.

Synthetic Turf: Health DebateTakes Root

The debate is over synthetic turf, used to blanket lawns, park spaces, and athletic fields where children and adults relax and play; the questions are whether synthetic turf is safe for human and environmental health, and whether its advantages outweigh those of natural grass.

Synthetic Turf Questions and Answers | Systemwide Plans

There will always be a place in the parks system for natural growing grass as synthetic turf fields are not appropriate in all situations. However, in some cases where a high demand for sports field’s reservations and field sports play exists, synthetic turf fields will be considered as a solution.

Synthetic Turf: Health DebateTakes Root | Environmental

Mar 01, 2008· Synthetic turf does offer certain advantages over natural grass. A New Turf War: Synthetic Turf in New York City Parks, a report released in 2006 by the advocacy group New Yorkers for Parks, points out, “Proponents of synthetic turf fields tout the reduction of allergy and asthma triggers. The removal of natural pollens and grasses may be...

Trending Now: Turf! Woolpert

Our colleague, Todd Ford, recently penned a thought-provoking article on the natural-versus-synthetic turf debate, as well as a blog on selecting the right style of turf for your athletic field. Peruse this great content, and then join us for a live educational presentation on turf trends and lessons learned at the SCRPA/NCRPA joint conference.

Towns and School Districts Debate Synthetic Turf Use The

Oct 12, 2017· By the time natural grass returned to favor in baseball during the 1990s and 2000s due to pushback from players, synthetic turf had spread to football fields and soccer pitches—not only at the...

Safety Is the Goal | ASTM Standardization News

Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces According to the Synthetic Turf Council, there are currently 12,000–13,000 synthetic turf sports fields in the United States alone, with 1,200–1,500 new installations per year. These fields provide the advantage of being more durable and lower maintenance than natural playing surfaces.

116N3 Focus RPP E-Democracy.org

Nov 05, 2007· of natural grass. Despite or perhaps because of the fact that it is too early to definitively answer those questions, the debate is fierce. New York City, which buys the largest amount of synthetic turf of any U.S. municipality, held a hearing 13 December 20007 on the use of synthetic turf in city parks. There is a clear need for open space in...

Artificial Turf or Natural Grass: Which Costs Less

The results of the firm’s analysis indicate that even though upfront costs for a synthetic turf baseball field might be higher than grass, turf will pay long-term dividends in the form of less maintenance and extended use over a 10-year period. Cost isn’t the only factor to consider when examining artificial turf vs natural grass for baseball.

Artificial turf making a comeback at NFL stadiums, MLB

The turf is designed to mimic the bounce and feel of natural turf. The synthetic surface has been installed already on spring training practice fields the Diamondbacks’ practice fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. The turf will be laid out at Phoenix’s Chase Field in time for the 2019 home opener April 5 against the Boston Red Sox.

Parks' fake grass can reach a scorching 162 degrees New

At all five, temperatures at the synthetic fields soared roughly twice as high as at nearby natural grass ones, from a low of 144 degrees at the Greenbelt Recreation Center on Staten Island to a...

Two Parks To Receive Synthetic Grass Soccer Fields; El

Feb 09, 2017· The allocation was part of an original project that included a third turf field project at El Dorado Park with an original budget of $3.5 million. In choosing to install artificial turf fields, the City stated that growing grass at both parks has been difficult, due

Major League Baseball Ballpark Grass and Turf

Grass or Synthetic Turf Used at MLB Ballparks updated when changes are announced; accurate going into the 2016 season Angel Stadium Tifway 419 bermudagrass A product of West Coast Turf, the playing surface used in Anaheim is the only one in MLB that is on native soil without a drainage system installed underneath it.

DPR Athletic Fields | dpr

Do you want to play soccer, football, lacrosse, rugby, softball or baseball with friends or on a team? The Department of Parks and Recreation DPR has 116 athletic fields available for community use and organized play. Review the DPR Athletic Field Inventory for a location suited to your interest and please be sure to adhere to the associated inclement weather policy so that we can maintain...

Reasons Sewing Is a Common Choice For Synthetic Turf

Additionally, artificial turf for landscape, golf and other recreation applications is the fastest growing segment of the synthetic turf market. There has been much debate within the synthetic turf industry regarding the best methods for installation – specifically sewing vs. gluing. Both installation methods have positive advantages and the...

S.F. debating artificial turf on playgrounds

Jun 18, 2008· The debate over artificial versus grass turf has been waging on a national scale for two months after two East Coast high schools reported high levels of lead in the field's turf fibers. The...

TurfGro Synthetic Turf | Horizon Distributors Irrigation

Artificial turf that performs like a natual lawn, without sacrificing realism. TurfGro Synthetic Turf is designed to truly replicate grass. It's uniquely formulated polyurethane coated backing provides greater durability and water resistance, and is heat and frost resitant, UV stabilized, and non-flamable.