Wednesday Meeting on MSI Soccer Stadium take over of Julius West Middle School fields

[Anonymous]

Agree with poster above. Have been at JW's grass field a few times. That is not "grass field", just bumpy field with weeds growing. I do not want my kids to play any sports on that field.

People wanting a grass field probably have no idea how much that costs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Beware of these public-private partnerships. Check out threads about DC and Maret school. It is a huge mess. Started out with a similar arrangement, though DPR gave the private school rights to the prime after school
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It’s definitely something that could very easily lead to corruption.

Though, MoCo is already so corrupt, I guess it just fits right in to do this.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Beware of these public-private partnerships. Check out threads about DC and Maret school. It is a huge mess. Started out with a similar arrangement, though DPR gave the private school rights to the prime after school
hourhttps://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/824200.pages

It’s definitely something that could very easily lead to corruption.

Though, MoCo is already so corrupt, I guess it just fits right in to do this.

If you think that Montgomery County is so corrupt, then you've never lived anywhere that's really corrupt.

[Anonymous]

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If you're not within walking distance, then this isn't about you.

For what it's worth, though - it's about 2 miles from Woodley Gardens to JW, which is a perfect biking distance. A 15-minute trip. In fact, it's probably faster than driving at mass school events, if you include time to park and to leave the parking lot.

? You want parents to bike to JWMS for night meetings when it's raining?

It is possible to bike

a. in the rain.
b. at night
c. in the rain at night.

But why did you bring up rain? Sometimes it rains, but most of the time it doesn't.

It's possible, but not advisable. I was already hit by a car once cross the road. It was not a fun experience, trust me. I would never cross that 270 entrance on foot at night.

People who bike from Woodley Gardens do not have to cross that 270 entrance.

But people on the other side do. Do you not realize that there are neighborhoods on the other side of 270 that are zoned for JW?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with poster above. Have been at JW's grass field a few times. That is not "grass field", just bumpy field with weeds growing. I do not want my kids to play any sports on that field.

People wanting a grass field probably have no idea how much that costs.

Funny, Andy.

A well maintained grass field is much, much cheaper than a cement, stone plastic field.

The risk of concussions is much less on grass and the grass and dirt will absorb throw up, poop and blood while the plastic will just let all that stuff sit their for kids to play in. MCPS announced they will not be cleaning the artificial turf as required by the manufacturer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with poster above. Have been at JW's grass field a few times. That is not "grass field", just bumpy field with weeds growing. I do not want my kids to play any sports on that field.

People wanting a grass field probably have no idea how much that costs.

I said this upthread.. grass fields also require maintenance.

[Anonymous]

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If you're not within walking distance, then this isn't about you.

For what it's worth, though - it's about 2 miles from Woodley Gardens to JW, which is a perfect biking distance. A 15-minute trip. In fact, it's probably faster than driving at mass school events, if you include time to park and to leave the parking lot.

? You want parents to bike to JWMS for night meetings when it's raining?

It is possible to bike

a. in the rain.
b. at night
c. in the rain at night.

But why did you bring up rain? Sometimes it rains, but most of the time it doesn't.

It's possible, but not advisable. I was already hit by a car once cross the road. It was not a fun experience, trust me. I would never cross that 270 entrance on foot at night.

People who bike from Woodley Gardens do not have to cross that 270 entrance.

But people on the other side do. Do you not realize that there are neighborhoods on the other side of 270 that are zoned for JW?

What is your point...that is one small neighborhood. Many neighborhoods do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with poster above. Have been at JW's grass field a few times. That is not "grass field", just bumpy field with weeds growing. I do not want my kids to play any sports on that field.

People wanting a grass field probably have no idea how much that costs.

The grass fields at JWMS was quite nice a few years ago when they just redid it. Same with the field at Cabin John. But it is just a matter of time (about a year) that the field gets ruts and bare spots due to people using it when wet. That is one of the reasons fields are closed for use following a rain storm. With a turf field, there will be less maintenance and more reliability for keeping games and practices scheduled. I would much rather my child play on a turf field vs. a bumpy grass field where there is a lot of risk of injury.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Agree with poster above. Have been at JW's grass field a few times. That is not "grass field", just bumpy field with weeds growing. I do not want my kids to play any sports on that field.

People wanting a grass field probably have no idea how much that costs.

The grass fields at JWMS was quite nice a few years ago when they just redid it. Same with the field at Cabin John. But it is just a matter of time (about a year) that the field gets ruts and bare spots due to people using it when wet. That is one of the reasons fields are closed for use following a rain storm. With a turf field, there will be less maintenance and more reliability for keeping games and practices scheduled. I would much rather my child play on a turf field vs. a bumpy grass field where there is a lot of risk of injury.

Plastic fields also need maintenance.
Plastic fields are also closed for weather, excessive heat. Children cook over 120.
The plastic fields fail after a few years from overuse.
Plastic fields have a higher rate of concussions than grass.

The plastic fields MCPS is putting in now are an experiement. No one else is using silica sand and kitty litter as infill. This is an inhalation/dust hazard. The MCPS fields are highly abrasive and athletes are getting severe injuries not found when playing on grass.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Agree with poster above. Have been at JW's grass field a few times. That is not "grass field", just bumpy field with weeds growing. I do not want my kids to play any sports on that field.

People wanting a grass field probably have no idea how much that costs.

The grass fields at JWMS was quite nice a few years ago when they just redid it. Same with the field at Cabin John. But it is just a matter of time (about a year) that the field gets ruts and bare spots due to people using it when wet. That is one of the reasons fields are closed for use following a rain storm. With a turf field, there will be less maintenance and more reliability for keeping games and practices scheduled. I would much rather my child play on a turf field vs. a bumpy grass field where there is a lot of risk of injury.

Plastic fields also need maintenance.
Plastic fields are also closed for weather, excessive heat. Children cook over 120.
The plastic fields fail after a few years from overuse.
Plastic fields have a higher rate of concussions than grass.

The plastic fields MCPS is putting in now are an experiement. No one else is using silica sand and kitty litter as infill. This is an inhalation/dust hazard. The MCPS fields are highly abrasive and athletes are getting severe injuries not found when playing on grass.

Sorry, but as the mom of a DC who tore ligaments playing on a bumpy grass field, I welcome the turf. You people are paranoid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with poster above. Have been at JW's grass field a few times. That is not "grass field", just bumpy field with weeds growing. I do not want my kids to play any sports on that field.

People wanting a grass field probably have no idea how much that costs.

Advocate for better maintenance.
Grass fields are safer when well maintained.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Agree with poster above. Have been at JW's grass field a few times. That is not "grass field", just bumpy field with weeds growing. I do not want my kids to play any sports on that field.

People wanting a grass field probably have no idea how much that costs.

Funny, Andy.

A well maintained grass field is much, much cheaper than a cement, stone plastic field.

The risk of concussions is much less on grass and the grass and dirt will absorb throw up, poop and blood while the plastic will just let all that stuff sit their for kids to play in. MCPS announced they will not be cleaning the artificial turf as required by the manufacturer.

Turf fields are disgusting! So gross. Agree that all the crap will just sit there. Really no benefit to turf over grass.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Agree with poster above. Have been at JW's grass field a few times. That is not "grass field", just bumpy field with weeds growing. I do not want my kids to play any sports on that field.

People wanting a grass field probably have no idea how much that costs.

The grass fields at JWMS was quite nice a few years ago when they just redid it. Same with the field at Cabin John. But it is just a matter of time (about a year) that the field gets ruts and bare spots due to people using it when wet. That is one of the reasons fields are closed for use following a rain storm. With a turf field, there will be less maintenance and more reliability for keeping games and practices scheduled. I would much rather my child play on a turf field vs. a bumpy grass field where there is a lot of risk of injury.

Plastic fields also need maintenance.
Plastic fields are also closed for weather, excessive heat. Children cook over 120.
The plastic fields fail after a few years from overuse.
Plastic fields have a higher rate of concussions than grass.

The plastic fields MCPS is putting in now are an experiement. No one else is using silica sand and kitty litter as infill. This is an inhalation/dust hazard. The MCPS fields are highly abrasive and athletes are getting severe injuries not found when playing on grass.

Sorry, but as the mom of a DC who tore ligaments playing on a bumpy grass field, I welcome the turf. You people are paranoid.

You mean you doctors are paranoid. Because they are the ones reporting on the increased concussions.

[Anonymous]

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If you're not within walking distance, then this isn't about you.

For what it's worth, though - it's about 2 miles from Woodley Gardens to JW, which is a perfect biking distance. A 15-minute trip. In fact, it's probably faster than driving at mass school events, if you include time to park and to leave the parking lot.

? You want parents to bike to JWMS for night meetings when it's raining?

It is possible to bike

a. in the rain.
b. at night
c. in the rain at night.

But why did you bring up rain? Sometimes it rains, but most of the time it doesn't.

It's possible, but not advisable. I was already hit by a car once cross the road. It was not a fun experience, trust me. I would never cross that 270 entrance on foot at night.

People who bike from Woodley Gardens do not have to cross that 270 entrance.

But people on the other side do. Do you not realize that there are neighborhoods on the other side of 270 that are zoned for JW?

Nobody has advocated that everybody everywhere under every circumstance must be forced at all times to bike to JW.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

If you're not within walking distance, then this isn't about you.

For what it's worth, though - it's about 2 miles from Woodley Gardens to JW, which is a perfect biking distance. A 15-minute trip. In fact, it's probably faster than driving at mass school events, if you include time to park and to leave the parking lot.

? You want parents to bike to JWMS for night meetings when it's raining?

It is possible to bike

a. in the rain.
b. at night
c. in the rain at night.

But why did you bring up rain? Sometimes it rains, but most of the time it doesn't.

It's possible, but not advisable. I was already hit by a car once cross the road. It was not a fun experience, trust me. I would never cross that 270 entrance on foot at night.

People who bike from Woodley Gardens do not have to cross that 270 entrance.

But people on the other side do. Do you not realize that there are neighborhoods on the other side of 270 that are zoned for JW?

What is your point...that is one small neighborhood. Many neighborhoods do.

? You clearly don't live on this side of the neighborhood. It is definitely not "one small neighborhood".

And then there is Twinbrook and Fallsgrove. You think those folks should bike it, too, or walk?