City Council temporarily halts replacement of synthetic turf fields

City Council temporarily halts replacement of synthetic turf fields

The City of Palo Alto recently halted its plans to replace synthetic turf fields with natural grass at all of its parks to review the financial, environmental, health and safety impacts of synthetic turf before deciding whether to proceed. If approved, three major playing fields will be resurfaced: Mayfield Soccer Complex, El Camino Park and Cubberley Football Field. The citywide debate over synthetic turf versus natural grass began in May 2024,…