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Council adopts Parks & Recreation vision; backs compromise on turf policy and approves Memorial Park plan
Summary
After months of outreach and commission input, council adopted the 2025 Parks & Recreation Vision Plan, directed a compromise turf policy (no new turf, existing grass stays grass, existing turf to be reevaluated at end-of-life for feasible natural alternatives), and approved a revised Memorial Park design with on‑grade pickleball courts to reduce costs.
Santa Monica’s City Council on Jan. 27 approved a new Parks & Recreation Vision Plan and set a policy direction on artificial turf that tries to balance public‑health concerns and high field-use needs. Staff recommended, and the council approved with amendments, a compromise: no new city‑owned artificial turf fields; maintain existing grass; and require an evaluation at the end of existing turf fields’ useful lives to determine whether durable natural alternatives can feasibly replace them.The compromise followed extensive public comment, including testimony by local students and…
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