Introduction On numerous playing fields in my neighborhood and elsewhere in the nation, I observe this same crossroads. There are those who demand playing fields that are open almost year round and can withstand an entire day’s worth of games without becoming muddy. Then, there are those concerned with the prospect of being expected to play and play games on turf so hot it might as well be a frying pan and potentially filled with chemicals we are currently trying to extract from our drinking water. The decision to go with grass fields versus turf is no longer simply about […]