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Massapequa Park Switching To Another Synthetic Field

The Field of Dreams upgraded two other fields in 2022.

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced another ball field upgrade for Massapequa's Field of Dreams.
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced another ball field upgrade for Massapequa's Field of Dreams. (Google Maps)

MASSAPEQUA, NY — More upgrades are coming to Field of Dreams in Massapequa.

A new synthetic turf will be installed on one more ball field later this year. It comes as the park already had two athletic fields fully replaced last year.

Having the worn-out turf replaced means an improved playing surface for lacrosse and flag football activities.

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"These upgrades are helping to protect local athletes and children who use these fields," Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Synthetic fields improve the look of our community, help alleviate the high costs associated with maintaining grass fields, and increase play time for athletes as weather has limited impact on the fields."

The two main factors in switching to synthetic turf are cost, with a less expensive investment than the long-term maintenance of natural grass and a dirt surface, and durably, with an approximate useful life of 8-10 years.

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