Updated on August 28, 2025
The City of Maple Ridge has adjusted the schedule for the synthetic turf field infill replacement projects. Please see the revised dates for the temporary field closures below.
Synthetic Turf Field Infill Replacement
The synthetic turf infill (small green plastic pellets between the grass blades) for the fields at Telosky Stadium, Golden Ears Elementary School, and Samuel Robertson Technical School will be replaced.
The infill replacement work will take approximately 3-4 weeks per field and is dependent on weather conditions. The start date of each project can also be impacted by the duration of other infill replacement projects in the region.
Current Schedule (as of August 21, 2025):
- Samuel Robertson Technical Field: Start date August 21, 2025 (duration: 3-4 weeks)
- Morningstar field (Telosky 2) – closest to the skate park: Start date approx. mid-September 2025 (duration: 3-4 weeks)
- Polygon field (Telosky 1): Anticipated start date July 2026
- Golden Ears Field: Start date July 2026
This work has been scheduled to minimize disruption to our sports field users. The City appreciates the cooperation of our community sports groups as their field allocation schedules have been adjusted to accommodate this work. Please sign up for the sports field alerts at MapleRidge.ca/Alert for detailed closure dates.
During the closures, Karina LeBlanc Field, Westview Secondary’s synthetic turf field, and all City grass fields will remain open for public use and scheduled sports activities.
We thank you for your patience during this time.
For more information, visit MapleRidge.ca/InfillReplacement.
July 7, 2025: Synthetic Turf Fields at Telosky, Golden Ears, and Samuel Robertson Technical to be Replaced This Summer
Four synthetic turf fields in Maple Ridge will undergo warranty repair work this summer as the supplier replaces the infill material.
The infill (green pellets between the grass) at Telosky Stadium (Morningstar and Polygon Fields), Golden Ears Field, and Samuel Robertson Technical Field will be replaced due to deficiencies of the existing Thermo-Plastic Elastomer (TPE) infill product.
This work is being carried out under warranty by the supplier at no cost to the City.
The new infill will be a recycled crumb rubber material, the same used at Karina LeBlanc Field and most synthetic turf fields in the region.
The TPE being removed from the fields will be sent to a recycling facility.
Temporary Closures to Complete the Repairs
To complete this work, the four fields will be temporarily closed for part of this summer. The City has been working closely with local sports organizations since fall 2024 to manage field bookings and minimize disruptions.
During the closures, Karina LeBlanc Field, Westview Secondary’s synthetic turf field, and all City grass fields will remain open for public use and scheduled sports activities.
Temporary Field Closure Schedule
The replacement work is scheduled as follows:
- Telosky Stadium Fields (23000 116 Ave) – Closed mid-July – August 2025
- Golden Ears Field (23125 116 Ave) – Closed during August 2025
- Samuel Robertson Technical Field (10445 245 St.) – Closed August – September 2025
As extended dry conditions are required for the replacement process, the timing of the work may need to be adjusted slightly.
The City is thanking residents in advance for their patience and understanding during the field closures.
Stay Informed
Field closure updates and project progress can be found online at MapleRidge.ca/InfillReplacement.
You can also sign up to receive City alerts related to this project directly to your mobile phone or computer at MapleRidge.ca/Alert.
Questions can be directed to Parks Operations at ParksOperations@MapleRidge.ca.