SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Following a milestone year marked by a stadium renaming, a team rebranding, and novel community events, Route 66 Stadium is receiving its first complete playing surface overhaul in more than two decades.
Crews are currently replacing the natural grass surface at the downtown ballpark, marking the first time the field has been fully rebuilt since the stadium opened 23 years ago.
Turfgrass specialists typically recommend replacing professional natural grass playing surfaces every 10 to 12 years.
Addressing drainage issues beneath the surface
The major field renovation follows a community drive-in movie night hosted on the outfield grass, which sparked questions from fans regarding wear and tear on the turf…