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Staff outlines drainage, reseeding and turf-replacement needs for Hampton and Coaches fields
Summary
Staff reported recurring wear and drainage problems on natural-turf athletic fields (Hampton and Coaches), described planned rehabilitation work including reseeding, sand leveling, contractor use, and noted the 10-year lifecycle for artificial turf at Linda Beach Field.
Staff described field rehabilitation and maintenance approaches for Hampton and Coaches natural-turf fields, and monitoring/maintenance for artificial-turf infields and cork-and-sand infill. The commission heard that Coaches suffers from poor subsurface drainage and will require a more robust subsurface drainage plan in future renovations; Hampton's existing drainage system performs well but faces intense use that creates bald spots.
Staff explained that outside contractors perform leveling, slit seeding and cinder replacement where needed, and that artificial-infield maintenance occurs biannually including brushing, inspection and metal removal; Linda Beach Field's cork-and-sand infill surfaced after a recent storm and staff is monitoring lifecycle replacement timing (around 10 years).
