Even with the best possible maintenance practices followed it
Scheduled Field Closure
Remove all Base Anchors, Pitching
eventually becomes necessary to reset playing surfaces through the use of light grading or laser leveling. City ballfields are inspected regularly to determine the appropriate scheduling for leveling and renovation as it is a complex operation which requires a significant window in which to complete all necessary work. City of Irvine staff inspect and review all fields for playability and safety daily.
Rubbers & Home Plate
Heavy Water Infield
Rip & Rototill to 6
Inches (Add/Remove Material)
LASER LEVELING w/ Sports Field Specialized Computer Laser Leveling Equipment Re-install All Removed Infield Hardware to City Specifications
Light Grading is necessary when infield material builds up near transitions from infield skin to turf. Identified areas are scraped to maintain maximize playability of skinned surfaces. This is accomplished by dragging a box cutting scraper blade lightly across the infield surface to remove any high areas and fill in indentations and undulations.
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