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LUNDBLAD FIELD - FIELD D:
NATURAL TURF MULTI-USE FIELDS
Atop a former landfill Lundblad field is a multi-use facility that is large enough to support mul-
tiple youth sized fields for soccer lacrosse and flag football. At some previous date the landfill

was capped with an impervious barrier in order to be able to place soil, drainage, and irrigation,
to create a recreation space. That impervious liner is starting to show through the surface, and
the town should consider having an environmental consultant specializing in landfills investigate
what needs to take place in order to bury that liner back below the playing surface. The site is
a former landfill and because of this it is also subject to settlement over a long period of time.
That settlement can create less than desirable playing surfaces for ball roll and cause fatigue
for an athlete.

Recommendations:

Consult an environmental professional specializing in landfills to investigate the exposed liner.
Lundblad is a very flexible space because of its size.
As budget allows the town should consider a new surface for this field. Starting with laser grad- SECTION 5 - RECOMMENDATIONS/ PRIORITIZATION
ing the surface and either sodding or seeding as time allows. Irrigation and drainage should be
maintained and if the field doesn’t have sub-drainage, a system of 2” laterals with sand seams
should be considered. The field may still move and settle and become noticeable over long
periods of time, but due to the lack of available facilities this size in town it is recommended to
continue to improve the surface when necessary to maintain a quality athletic facility.

High Priority

1.0 ADA Accessible walk

2.0 Seating

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