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How many parks and recreation agencies do you know that invest in a synthetic-turf baseball field? Not many. But it made sense in Arlington County, Va.
The county’s Barcroft Field 6 has been home to the George Washington University (GW) Colonials baseball team since 1993. A Division I team in the Atlantic 10, the team shared the field with Arlington’s recreation leagues, and in return, was responsible for routine maintenance, upkeep, and improvements. In 2011, the university’s Board of Trustees Athletics Committee wanted to raise the university’s athletic-performance profile nationally, and reached out to Arlington as part of that effort. The county and GW worked together to develop a field that meets the needs of both the larger community and the university.
Why Synthetic Turf?