Georgetown City council ponders which grass is greener

San Gabriel Sports Fields: Turf vs Natural

  • The plan for phase four of San Gabriel Park improvements shows the integration of the new fields with the structures currently in place. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)
    The plan for phase four of San Gabriel Park improvements shows the integration of the new fields with the structures currently in place. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)
  • The southeast park would give residents access to sports fields even if they don’t live close to downtown. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)
    The southeast park would give residents access to sports fields even if they don’t live close to downtown. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)
  • The westside park could be a part of the city’s 15- 20 year plan for park growth and expansion. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)
    The westside park could be a part of the city’s 15- 20 year plan for park growth and expansion. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)
    The future layout for San Gabriel Park will include nine baseball diamonds, more than 15 soccer field configurations and two sand volleyball courts. The layout update represents the fourth phase of renovations at the park, which were presented to Georgetown City Council April 8. The goal, according to the city, is to increase recreation space and maximize field availabi...

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