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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Relying on grass fields destroys kid sports in DC. They close at any hint of rain. Turf fields mean kids can play unless there’s thunder/lightening. Replacing grass with turf is not a universally bad idea.[/quote]

If you had three times as many grass fields, you could spread the wear and tear around more. That would make the fields hold up to rain better. [/quote]

No you would have to have one field for games but could only play once or twice a week. The fertilizer and weed killers are harmful to the environment, pets and anyone who plays on the field. Some are listed as cancer causing. The maintenance issue and environmental impacts of grass field are worst vs artificial fields.[/quote]

Fertilizers and weed killers aren't needed for a run of the mill field.  Heck, considering the amount of leaf waste that the city already collects there's an existing supply of "free" compost we already pay for.

The fact that Deal is already replacing it's artificial turf field puts a big question mark on those maintenance claims as well.[/quote]

DC is also talking about a contract to replace the grass field at Hearst Park with an artificial one.  Not satisfied with largely deforesting the slopes of this once shady park, DC now wants to substitute plastic grass for real turf.  [/quote]

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