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Commission hears recommendation to phase out artificial turf; staff to arrange technical briefing

Parks and Recreation Commission · January 29, 2026
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Vice Chair Joseph Grass relayed the Environmental Quality Commission's suggestion to phase out artificial turf; commissioners discussed maintenance trade-offs, Kelly Park resurfacing timing and asked public works staff for a technical briefing on field maintenance and turf options.

During commissioner reports Vice Chair Joseph Grass summarized informal discussions with John McKenna and the Environmental Quality Commission recommending a phased approach to removing artificial turf in favor of environmental maintenance practices.

"Their recommendation is to try to phase out artificial…

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