Play Ball! Marlboro Unveils New Turf Field [VIDEO]

Marlboro's brand new turf field is now complete, and ready for the first whistle.

The , which was approved by the Town Council in May.

Those costs are being offset by the Marlboro Soccer Association, which donated $100,000 up front and another $10,000 every year for the next five years.

"This field will be an important part of our growing recreation program," said Mayor Jon Hornik. "We have close to 2,000 children that play soccer every year and will benefit from this field. The fact that we were able to complete the project without any new local taxpayer dollars makes it even more rewarding."

The property, located behind , now has two short-sided fields for ages 7 to 10 and a full-sided field for ages 11 and older. 

The field will be used by the Marlboro Soccer Association and will also be lined for lacrosse use.

"We take great pride in our program," said Hornik. "Our dedicated staff and volunteers deserve recognition for working together to make this field a reality. We are once again expanding our recreation offerings while successfully attracting outside funding to ease the burden on local taxpayers."

The turf will be officially open Aug. 8, in time for the annual Marlboro Soccer Tournament held the weekend of Aug. 24.