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WOODWARD SCHOOL CHOATE FIELD - FIELD F:
NATURAL TURF MULTI-USE FIELD AND SOFTBALL FIELD

The general condition of the fields at Woodward school is very good. The basketball court is always
busy, the soccer fields are the preferred place to practice and the softball field is full 5 nights a
week. The major drawback is that neither soccer or softball can fit an ideal full size field in the sites
current configuration.

Option A
Improving the drainage and infrastructure should be a priority for these highly used fields. The

softball field is in need of a new infield regraded to properly to shed water and keep water from the
hillside from affecting play. It is unknown what the drainage infrastructure is underneath the soccer
fields but a 2” lateral sub-drain system with sand seams should be considered to remove water
quickly from the playing surface. These improvements allow the facility to function much the same
as it does today with improvements that may help after large rain events. The basketball court
receives a lot of play and the town should consider enclosing the court with fencing that allows the SECTION 5 - RECOMMENDATIONS/ PRIORITIZATION
sport to contain itself from other activities and greatly increases safety in the parking lot. The fields
are adjacent to Cordaville Rd. and due to the smaller sized softball field and close proximity to the

soccer fields the town should consider placing 20’ tall netting along portions of the site adjacent to
Cordaville Rd.

Option B
High Priority While the site is a great practice facility under the lights for soccer, and a fun venue for adult softball

neither sport can fit an ideal size playing field for its athletes. As budget allows in future planning
1.0 Athletic Lights the town should consider making Woodward School a complex of open space that allows for a full
size soccer or lacrosse field along with smaller sized practice and youth fields under the lights. This
2.0 Drainage would require relocating the softball field to Mary Finn Elementary School where similar facilities
are located and the field can be utilized by more than just adult softball. Improvements should still
include fencing of the basketball court and improved grading, drainage and irrigation for the entire
Medium Priority site.

1.0 Softball fencing

2.0 Restrooms

Low Priority -WOODWARD SCHOOL

1.0 Scoreboard

2.0 Additional Seating

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