Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Lou Imbroto recently unveiled field upgrades at Pop’s Field in Farmingdale. The synthetic turf infield was replaced with new turf to improve the playing experience and safety for youth athletes who utilize this facility.
“My administration is committed to ensuring the Town of Oyster Bay is the best place to live, work, and raise a family. That means ensuring our parks offer the best playing experience for all who use them, especially our young athletes,” Supervisor Saladino said. “I’m proud to announce that upgrades are finished at Pop’s Field in Farmingdale and were completed in the most cost-effective manner possible.”
Artificial turf fields have a general useful life of up to 10 years, however they are less expensive than the long-term cost of maintaining natural grass and a dirt surface. Turf fields also provide the potential for fewer cancellations of games due to inclement weather, as the field is able to absorb rain storms in a manner that is not possible on a fully-dirt infield.
“These upgrades extend the play time for local little leaguers,” said Councilman Imbroto. “We are pleased to bring these enhancements to the Farmingdale community while keeping a watchful eye on the Town budget’s bottom line.”
For more information about Town parks, including local programs and events, visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com/parks.
CREDIT: Town of Oyster Bay