Background Information
Overused Athletic Fields & the Demand for More Hours

The need for additional play time on the City's athletic fields has significantly increased over the years.

San Carlos currently has approximately 7,500 users in organized sports activities. This figure does not include special events, drop-in activities or casual use of the fields. The biggest demand for athletic field time is in youth sports participation with approximately 6,000 users in San Carlos today.

The Parks and Recreation Department staff recognized with this level of demand, the athletic fields in San Carlos are overused. The staff also recognized that the City's fields had not been given adequate maintenance, replanting and rest between seasons.

• The Mahady Report
• The Need to Double The City's Athletic Field Inventory
  

Discussion of Athletic Field Options
Since receipt of the Mahady Report, the Parks and Recreation Department has held a series of committee and public meetings to address this option. In recent months, the staff has proposed that the Parks & Recreation Commission, the City Council and the San Carlos Elementary School District consider the installation of Synthetic Turf at athletic fields at Heather School and Highlands Park. The web links below provide more information about these discussions and options that are under review.

• City Council Report - Alternatives for Athletic Field Improvements, Review of Recommendations by Citizens Athletic Fields Committee and Council Direction to Staff (April 14, 2008)
• City Council Report and Supporting Materials (2006- 2007)
• City Council Report - Consideration of an Agreement with Callender Associates - Heather Field Renovation (July 23, 2007)
• Status Reports (2004- 2007)
• Parks And Recreation Commission Report, Meeting Minutes & Supporting Materials - February 1, 2006.(includes Majority Recommendation and Minority Report)
• Correspondences
• Parks and Recreation - Staff Report for City Council Meeting 4/14/08