Photo Credit: Courtesy of Boise Parks and Recreation Department
Hitting a homerun in baseball and maintaining a softball field takes more than an occasional swipe of the ball and dusting off the bases after a game. In these tough economic times, field maintenance can help stretch your dollar and keep fields safe.
“Maintain your fields throughout the year. Dragging and watering pay off,” says Jeff Nereson, Recreation Supervisor of the city of Roseville, Calif. “It costs [more] if you don’t maintain throughout the year.”
Dragging And Leveling
Dragging and leveling are two basic functions in field maintenance. The frequency depends on the climate and amount of use. In Boise, Idaho, the crew mows the field one to two times weekly, and drags and levels daily. During tournament play, fields are dragged and lined after every third game to keep them fresh and functional.