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Watertown parks committee seeks options to curb late-night stadium lighting, weighing LED upgrade cost
Summary
Residents told the Parks and Recreation committee that Victory Field stadium lights are too bright and often left on late; staff will investigate timing, zoning into dimming zones, LED conversion costs (estimated at $500,000), and alternative fields for after-dark free play.
The Committee on Parks and Recreation reviewed resident complaints March 11 about late-night lighting at Victory Field Stadium and agreed to have staff investigate technical and operational options including LED conversion, zone controls, and alternative field use.
Councilor Palumbo, chair of the committee, said the meeting was convened after several residents complained that stadium lights remained on until 10 p.m. most nights even when the field was empty. Resident Dan Grossman described…
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