Athletic Field Use Guidelines

We are committed to providing high quality, safe playing surfaces for our multi-use athletic facilities, but we need the help and consideration of all user groups in protecting the turf from excessive danger due to game and practice activities. The turf grass is the safety surface for the athletic fields. If any of the following conditions occur, scheduled use must be cancelled or postponed.

• Standing water on the field of play
• Soil saturation:
  Walking on turf causes water to surface
  Walking on turf on heels causes water to surface
  Steady downpour of rain on game or practice day, which could cause damage to turf or injury to participants
• Extreme drought conditions where 50% of the playing surface has turned dormant
• Audible thunder or visible lightning
• Visibility (darkness)
• Groundskeeper or park manager has determined field not useable at his/her discretion