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plasticfieldsforNever.org

Read an in-depth review of Seattle fields with artificial turf, highlighting concerns of rubber pellets spilling onto tracks and sidewalks, drainage issues, and field maintenance. Learn about the consequences on public access and environmental impact.

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plasticfieldsforNever.org

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  1. Review of Seattle Fields plasticfieldsforNever.org

  2. Van Asselt Elementary (SE) • ‘Sprinturf’-brand • Field Completed 2007 • Photo shows pellets spilling on to track

  3. Denny Middle/Sealth HS (SW) • ‘Fieldturf’-brand • Fields completed 2004 & 05 • Pallets of pellets, equipment for ‘overseeding’ rubber • Rubber pellets migrate onto sidewalk • Giant field complex completely locked to kids & public after school

  4. Salmon Bay School (NW) • Tarkett/Prestige brand • Installed 2007 • Pellets migrate onto concrete ring, down sidewalk

  5. Loyal Heights Playfield (NW) • ‘Fieldturf’-brand • Installed 2006/07 • Heavily pellet application runs onto utility covers and into city drainage

  6. Roosevelt High School (NE) • ‘A Turf’ brand • Installed 2006 • Football/soccer field is surrounded by concrete drainage moat, interspersed with sewage drains

  7. Roosevelt, continued • Pellets fill moat, go down drain

  8. Whitman Middle School (NW) • ‘Sprinturf’ brand • Installed 2007 • School still using portable classrooms, but has new artificial fields

  9. Whitman continued • Rubber pellets visible next to sewage drain • Overgrown brush on old staircase hampers public access

  10. Rubber pellets on the field = rubber pellets in the Sound • The nature of plastic and rubber fields require substantial maintenance, including regular application of rubber pellets

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