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Turf Policy

Many communities have been struggling with the decision of turf vs. grass in the past few years. Included here is a list of resources from a variety of states to inform you of their considerations and issues.

CPSC staff finds synthetic turf fields OK to install, OK to play on. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, July 30, 208.

Potential exposure to lead in artificial turf: public health issues, actions, and recommendations. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, June 18, 2008.

DHSS [New Jersey] releases final artificial turf test results, June 2008.

Artificial turf fact sheet. New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 2008.

New Jersey investigation of artificial turf and human health concerns. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, 2008.

Artificial turf fields: health questions. Connecticut Department of Public Health, 2007.

Letter regarding use of synthetic turf on City athletic fields. San Francisco Department of the Environment, 2007.

A new turf war: synthetic turf in New York City parks. New Yorkers for Parks, 2006.

This page updated Thursday July 31 2008