Investing in Safe Sports Fields

Children, youth and adults use school grounds and community parks sports for recreation and other health-improving outdoor activities. New York State alone has more 40,000 acres devoted to these uses.

The challenge for sports turf managers is to provide safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing fields.This website brings you the latest best management practices for managing sports fields and resources for all who care for and use sports fields.

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For Coaches and ADs

To prevent injuries and help your athletes play their best, you need safe, high-quality turf.

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For Administrators

Your support of Best Management Practices for turf is essential to foster safe playing fields.

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Explore how you can manage your fields for maximum safety:

• Managing soils
• Choosing grasses
• Routine care
• Managing pests
• Synthetic turf
• Management schedules