Are turf fields safe to play on? Critics have PFAS, heat and injury-related concerns
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PEER | August 14, 2025
Advocates say the fields help reduce maintenance costs, are more durable and lend themselves to year-round use. Critics, though, say turf fields are dangerous to play on. “My personal belief is that there’s never a good reason to use artificial turf,” said Kyla Bennett, the director ...