Neil Armstrong MS Track, Field, Covered PE Area (2024)

After completion of track renovations last year, work also will continue on the track and field in spring to summer of 2024 to install synthetic turf. View updates below for current work.

Click on the completed projects section link on the right to view work done in summer 2023.

Architect's Rendering - Outdoor PE Area

Aug. 14, 2024 - Priming Steel

The steel on the covered PE structure is being primed as painting follows.

Aug. 14, 2024 - Sandblasting Covered PE Structure

July 31, 2024 - Field Work Completed, Covered PE Structure Erected

July 22, 2024 - Finishing Field, Footings for Covered PE Area

July 16, 2024 - Constructing Forms for Covered Play Footings

July 10-13, 2024 - Final Striping, Addition of Rubberized Pellets

Photos 1-2

July 10, 2024 - striping is added to the field by cutting space, then applying the striping with heavy-duty glue. At one end zone, striping has been applied to line out boundaries for soccer, football and lacrosse.

Photos 3-4

July 13, 2024 - after filling the spreaders with rubberized pellets, crew members drive up and down the field with the spreaders to distribute the pellets across the field. The pellets serve to provide a surface similar to natural grass, and add safety for absorbing and cushioning impacts.

Photo 5

This aerial view shows the spread of the pellets across the field, which will be tidied up upon completion.

June 28-July 3, 2024 - Synthetic Turf Field Installation (VIDEO)

June 18, 2024 - Field Work, Covered PE Area

June 18, 2024

Field Work

Compaction of the base layer for the field is nearly complete. Installation of the synthetic turf is expected to start next month. At the right of the track is a view of the work starting for the covered play structure.

Covered PE Area

aerial view of covered play construction

In this aerial view, markings outline where the footings will be placed. These areas will be excavated to create trenches for the concrete forms. Next to the gym, excavation is already taking place.

June 12, 2024 - Field Drainage Work

June 5, 2024 - Compaction and Filling Continue

May 29, 2024 - Continued Field Work

May 22, 2024 - Installation of Drainage

May 14, 2024 - Cement Treatment Begins

aerial view of cement treatment of field

May 14, 2024 - after excavation and grading, contractors have applied a cement aggregate (not to be mistaken with concrete) to treat the field area and stabilize the soil. The smooth, lighter-colored area has been cement-treated, with the rest of the field about to be treated. This is important so that the sub-base layer stays firm and smooth after it is compacted, preventing sags that result in puckering or ponding of the synthetic turf field overlay (see Sports Field Management article for more information).

May 7, 2024 - Excavation of Field Area

May 7, 2024 - excavation of the former grass field is now underway to prepare for future grading and installation of the new synthetic turf field. The new field will allow all-weather use for students and, when school is not in session, community recreation as well. The track and field are currently inaccessible during construction - for your safety, please stay out of the fenced construction zone. Expected completion is by the end of August 2024.