Whitpain Park And Open Space Board Recommends Turf Fields Project

The Park and Open Space Board unanimously recommended that the Board of Supervisors move forward with the Whitpain Recreation Association’s request to construct two artificial turf fields at Centre Square Park. The two fields would replace existing natural grass fields at the park.

WRA estimates that the project would cost $3 million in total. The artificial fields would have to be replaced on a 10-to-13 year cycle, at a cost of approximately $750,000. In its proposal, WRA requested that the Township build the fields initially, but replacement costs would be covered by the youth sports organization.

The Board of Supervisors will likely consider this project at its next meeting on Tuesday, March 5.  Along with this project, the Board would also likely consider prioritizing a number of other long-term capital projects including funding for Wissahickon Park and sewer infrastructure improvements.  In December of 2018, the Board of Supervisors signaled their willingness to explore the bond market for capital expenses by passing Resolution No: 1264.