BEREA, Ohio — The Berea City School District is getting a major upgrade to one of their football fields courtesy of the Cleveland Browns.
At a Berea City School District board meeting Monday, the Browns announced that they will be installing a high-quality synthetic turf at Lou Groza Field this spring.
The new turf will be the 14th field surface provided by Browns ownership to Ohio schools in the past seven years.
“This is an incredible gift to the Titans community,” said Tracy Wheeler, Berea City School District Superintendent. "We are so excited and appreciative of the Cleveland Browns' generosity. This partnership is a big win for our community.”
Construction on the field is scheduled to begin in April and is expected to be finished in June. Upon the completion of the turf installation, a celebratory "dedication ceremony" will be held with the Browns, Berea City School District, community leaders and ForeverLawn.
“Led by the passion of the Haslam and Johnson families, the Browns are dedicated to giving back to our local community, by advancing participation in youth football, athletics and extracurricular activities as part of a comprehensive educational experience,” said Vice President of Community Relations Jenner Tekancic. “It is truly special to begin the installation of our 14th high-quality synthetic turf surface within seven years in our own backyard at Lou Groza Field, in partnership with Berea City Schools, that will provide learning opportunities for kids, families and community members on and off the field.”
According to ForeverLawn, the turf fields are made for multi-sport use. The stability of the surface will result in less maintenance compared to natural grass and will hold up better to use throughout different seasons.