We will maximize time on our existing turf fields by installing additional lights for nighttime use
Across the city, dozens of high-quality fields are rendered all but unusable after the sun sets. By placing additional lights around our athletic fields, we can allow people to play longer into the evening at a fraction of what a new field would cost. The best candidates for lighting are synthetic turf fields because they are durable enough to withstand additional use. Today, there are 36 such sites located throughout the five boroughs.

These new lights could provide an additional two hours of competitive use for each field during the summer, and an additional four hours during the spring and fall.

Progress (as of 4/22/08):
The Administration has completed the design for 9 new fields and will begin construction implementation at the sites in April. In addition, the City has identified an additional 27 sites which will receive new field lighting and will begin design on these sites this summer.