SF Recreation and Parks : Synthetic Playfields Task Force

On March 26, 2008, the Recreation and Park Commission appointed the Synthetic Playfields Task Force to expand public awareness and understanding of available scientific research on health and environmental concerns associated with synthetic field materials.

The Task Force has three objectives:

Identify primary environmental and health concerns related to synthetic turf materials
Synthesize the relevant scientific research available
Provide feedback to the Department on our recommemdations to the Commission

Upon conclusion of the task force's deliberations, an archive of the task force's proceedings and final recommendations will be presented to the Commission in late June.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this task force, please e-mail Dawn Kamalanathan, Planning Director, at dawn.kamalanathan@sfgov.org

Announcements
First Meeting of Taskforce scheduled for May 12, 2008, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 1145 Market Street, First Floor Conference Room

Taskforce Membership
Memo Final Appointments to Synthetic Fields Task Force 3.26.08 (PDF)
Synthetic Playfields Task Force Membership Roster 5.6.08 (PDF)

Background Materials/Reference

Staff Report 2.27.08 Task Force Seats amended per Commmission (PDF)
Synthetic Playfields Task Force Briefing Binder 5.5.08 (PDF)
2004 Recreation Assessment (PDF)

Meetings and Materials

Meeting - July 31, 2008
Meeting - June 18, 2008
Meeting - June 11, 2008
Meeting - May 29, 2008
Meeting - May 12, 2008