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Natural Grass Pilot

A natural-grass pilot for playing fields, including enhanced maintenance, feasibility studies, and conceptual options to inform future field and turf capital decisions.

Current status
In progress; staff will provide a more detailed update at the November meeting.
Location
Greer Park
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Map of Greer Park
  1. September 22, 2026 update

    Recent aeration was completed, and staff continues to monitor field conditions.

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  2. February 13, 2026 workplan review

    The commission discussed retaining a narrowly focused natural-grass pilot workplan item rather than broadening it to all playing fields. Staff described phase one as maintenance optimization and site feasibility work, with a possible future phase two depending on results.

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  3. January 12, 2026 council discussion

    Council discussion supported pursuing a natural-turf pilot while debating short-term replacement of the El Camino Park synthetic field.

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