Study: Park District Fields Need Rest Between Sport Seasons

Due to overlapping sport seasons, inclement weather and increased usage, some park district fields are in need of repair.

That’s according to an athletic field usage study the park district’s board of commissioners will examine and discuss at their Tuesday night meeting.

The study warns that problems will keep growing if fields do not get adequate rest between seasons.

The study examines the fields at Ackerman, Newton and Village Green Parks and lists the financial impact for short and long-term fixes.   

The study detailed how achieving the long-term fixes could cost the park district more than $7 million, and between $139,345 and $239,800 for short-term fixes.   

To improve field conditions in the short-term, village staff is recommending that some fields "rest" for either a spring or fall season. The review also mentions that down the road possible capital improvement projects could possibly require the fields to be closed for both seasons.    

The board of commissioners meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the , 185 Spring Ave.