New Synthetic Grass Installed At Glenfield Park Softball Field

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The softball field at Essex County Glenfield Park recently got a big upgrade: a new synthetic grass playing surface.

The installation of the new synthetic grass field was completed in late April. The announcement was made before a high school softball game between Glen Ridge High School and Columbia High School.

Glenfield Park is located in Montclair and Glen Ridge.

According to county officials:

“The softball field was first updated with a synthetic grass playing surface in 2009. After 13 years, the synthetic grass surface needed to be replaced due to regular wear and tear. Lighting at the field was upgraded with LED lights, which are brighter and more energy efficient. The scoreboard also will be replaced. The scoreboard has been delayed because of supply chain issues.”

County officials continued:

“The improvements were designed in-house by the Essex County Department of Public Works, which also monitored the project to ensure delays were avoided. Landtek Group from Bay Shore, N.Y., was awarded a publicly-bid contract for $648,660 to perform the construction work. The improvements were funded with a grant from the Essex County Recreation and Open Space Trust Fund. The project took about four months to complete.”

“On behalf of Glen Ridge High School and our softball team, we are grateful for the renovations of this field. It’s great for our athletes and for the future of our program,” said Rachael Hogan, Glen Ridge High School softball coach.

“This is a great day,” Montclair Councilor Bob Russo agreed. “It shows what we can accomplish for our residents when we work together.”

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