Save Woodinville Play Fields

Like sand, the TIRE WASTE CRUMBS ARE EASILY DISPERSED OUT OF THE AREA and end up in shoes, hair, clothing, clothes dryers, and down storm drains. When stirred up by the athletes or the wind, the dust material is spread throughout the surrounding environment, as opposed to staying within a government certified landfill.

Neighbors typically note that on hot days that the tire crumb SMELLS LIKE BURNING RUBBER. Regular spraying the field with a commercial fabric softener is the current state of the art treatment.

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The pristine artificial surfaces we see on TV sports or in promoter’s presentations are deceptively different than those found in a public park setting. They are exclusive, expensively maintained and protected from public access, or as in the case of promotion material photos, newly installed.

fire damaged artificial turf

VANDALISM, including ARSON, is an emerging problem.. Graffiti artists have discovered this sizable new surface to express their messages which are nearly impossible to remove. Even BIOLOGICAL VANDALISM has occurred.

Synthetic turf, though treated with fire-retardant, can melt if set on fire, damage to the surface may result in expensive repairs or replacement, as warranties may be void if the field is not protected during non-athletic events.

These SURFACES ARE VERY VULNERABLE IN A PUBLIC SETTING. The fragile nature of the surface material used is EASILY ACCIDENTALLY DAMAGED. As a result most playfield activities are not allowed.

Artificial fields have even been found to be 8 TO 10 DECIBELS than natural grass.