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FIELD G:
NATURAL TURF FIELDS AND TRACK

Trottier School is centrally located and close to the Neary School and fields. The site has a synthetic
running track and softball field. The synthetic track is nearing the end of its functional life and is showing
some wear and age. The track is an odd size that does not meet any regulated track standards. The
softball field sees very little use based on the survey conducted through the master plan and in follow up
surveys organizations noted the site has poor drainage and that the infield needs some repairs.

Recommendations: The town should consider replacing the synthetic track. The track is not only

showing its age but it is size that does meet regulated track standards. It is recommended that the track
be replaced with a full size 400m track. As budget and future improvements allow the town may also
consider a synthetic turf multi-use field within the infield of the track. Increasing the size of the track
allows for a larger field to be placed within the infield. A multi-use synthetic turf field can accommodate,
soccer, football, lacrosse and field hockey and a substantial amount of hours on the playing surface
without damage. Other improvements and upgrades that maybe considered down the road with a SECTION 5 - RECOMMENDATIONS/ PRIORITIZATION
synthetic turf field include, lighting and a scoreboard.

Increasing the size of the field impacts the current softball field and open space. The current use of
the softball field may not justify keeping such a maintenance intense surface so far away from other
activities. As part the track replacement the town should consider removing the softball field and
improving the fields grading drainage and infrastructure to support a smaller full size soccer field for
High Priority practice and or larger tournament play.

1.0 Synthetic turf

2.0 New track surface

Medium Priority

1.0 Athletic lights

2.0 Natural grass drainage/ grading

Low Priority -TROTTIER SCHOOL

1.0 Restrooms

2.0 Additional seating
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