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O'Fallon to begin turf installation at Ozzie Smith fields; recreation fund outlines program growth
Summary
Parks and recreation staff outlined a turf conversion at Ozzie Smith Sports Complex beginning Oct. 27, 2025, with anticipated benefits including improved playability and reduced neighborhood light impacts after LED upgrades. Recreation also reported rising program revenues (swim, camps) and new partnerships.
Parks and recreation staff told council the city is set to begin installation of synthetic turf at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex starting Oct. 27, 2025, and described expected operational and community benefits.
Project scope and schedule: Staff said fields A and B will receive full synthetic turf, while fields C–G will receive synthetic infields with natural outfields. Work was scheduled to begin Oct.…
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