Committee discusses grass fields, dirt infields and unpredictable bounces on Hooksett playing fields
Aug 18, 2026
Aug 18, 2026
Committee members and staff discussed that the town’s multiuse fields are primarily grass with dirt infields and a pitching mound; they outlined temporary fixes (rototill/seeding) and longer-term ideas such as adding and rotating an extra field so areas can regrow between seasons.
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Committee member said the town’s multipurpose ball field is grass — "it's grass, not turf" — but includes a dirt infield and a mound used for little league play, which has led to unpredictable bounces and playability problems.
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