Frequently Asked Questions > Synthetic or "Artificial" Turf > I have heard that synthetic turf can heat the field and create a safety hazard

  • Yes, they do heat up, but usually only in the middle of the summer, when neither school nor youth sports are in session
  • Heat build-up issues are more prevalent in lower latitudes and in settings where there is no partial shade
  • The project includes an irrigation system with water cannons that can quickly cool down the fields if heat becomes an issue

    • Last updated on May 5, 2007 by Webmaster