Lamson Park Is Getting Turf

[Cajunrunner]

Why wasn't this done while ML was here? If we had, he might still be our softball coach.

We deserve answers.

I see that hook hanging outside your glow sparkle beetle. I’ll swim on by.

[moorecajun]

Does the entire field get turf? This could be a great addition for those rainy days we get!

[sportsfanatic21]

Does the entire field get turf? This could be a great addition for those rainy days we get!

Infield will remain dirt. I think the NCAA mandates it for hosting postseason games.

[RoarMan]

Infield will remain dirt. I think the NCAA mandates it for hosting postseason games.

That makes sense.

[CajunRebel]

I would like to thank Coach Lotief and the women who filed the Title IX complaint and lawsuit against the university for their bravery in fighting against the blatant oppression of this university.

Thanks to their leadership and sacrifice, never again will a female student be subjected to the trauma of observing long grass in the outfield during the off-season.

[DieHard1280]

I see that hook hanging outside your glow sparkle beetle. I’ll swim on by.

Idk what you mean?

[CajunEXPRESS]

Okay, I’m a traditionalist but no to artificial surfaces. I’m aware that it’s a cheaper way to go. It’s not a better way to go for lots of reasons. It’s very rain friendly and that’s it along with costs. Both important to a school where the dollar matters.

[CajunVic]

Idk what you mean?

Look at the post from Runner up above. He cut your glow sparkle beetle off and is now fishing with your bait.

[CajunAmos]

Went by today and the field is actually different than the turf at Russo Park. Helmut can explain the differences much better than me but here goes.

For baseball, loads of underground drainage pipes with rock were installed below the field surface before the final top coat and turf were installed.

From what I could see the softball field going down is more like an indoor arena except with some drainage component. The outfield areas outside the standard dirt/clay infield was dug down, leveled, and a concrete covering was installed over the field except right along the outfield wall where a "french" drain system will be installed. On top of the concrete it appears they will install some type of padding/foam type underlayment that water can permeate and allow the water to run off to the drains. On top of that surface they will have the rubber pellets typical of turf fields and then the turf. I'm hoping that Helmut has some familiarity with this process to correct any guesswork I've done. After leaving I was sorry I didn't take any photos.

[weareLOUISIANA]

Went by today and the field is actually different than the turf at Russo Park. Helmut can explain the differences much better than me but here goes.

For baseball, loads of underground drainage pipes with rock were installed below the field surface before the final top coat and turf were installed.

From what I could see the softball field going down is more like an indoor arena except with some drainage component. The outfield areas outside the standard dirt/clay infield was dug down, leveled, and a concrete covering was installed over the field except right along the outfield wall where a "french" drain system will be installed. On top of the concrete it appears they will install some type of padding/foam type underlayment that water can permeate and allow the water to run off to the drains. On top of that surface they will have the rubber pellets typical of turf fields and then the turf. I'm hoping that Helmut has some familiarity with this process to correct any guesswork I've done. After leaving I was sorry I didn't take any photos.

The turf goes down first then the pellets added on top and worked into the blades