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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=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.

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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.[/quote]

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.  [/quote]

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.[/quote]

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