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Residents push to preserve turf fields, fund Wheaton stables and protect recreational access
Montgomery County Council · February 10, 2026
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Summary
Testimony at a Montgomery County CIP hearing included opposition to converting a turf field to grass, an appeal to preserve Wheaton Park Stables funding, and calls for safer, healthier athletic fields and maintenance to serve diverse community users.
Dave Mota, speaking on behalf of more than 100 recreational soccer players, urged the council not to convert the turf field at the Nancy Dacek North Potomac Community Center to natural grass, arguing turf supports year-round play while grass would be unusable for months and require extended rest and…
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