Town Unveils New Turf At Massapequa's Field Of Dreams

MASSAPEQUA, NY — The Town of Oyster Bay recently completed the replacement of two synthetic turf fields at the Field of Dreams in Massapequa. The new fields include the east soccer/lacrosse/football field and the practice field.

These replacements not only improve the playing surfaces for young athletes, but also the overall safety for players.

"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," said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. "We are so pleased to welcome back our local athletes to enjoy this beautiful new facility and take full advantage of the updated fields."

Synthetic turf fields generally have an approximate useful life of 8-10 years, depending on use, and are less expensive than the long-term cost of maintaining natural grass and dirt surface. Synthetic fields also provide the potential for fewer cancellations of games due to inclement weather, as the field is able to absorb rain in a manner that is not possible on a dirt field.