New Turf Taking Shape at Harris Stadium This Winter
Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools will replace the turf at Harris Stadium in November, giving the field a fresh start after 11 years of use. The project will begin after the conclusion of the football and soccer seasons and is scheduled to be completed before spring sports begin.
The winter work schedule allows the district to move forward without interrupting athletic programs that rely on the field during the spring, summer and fall. During parts of the project, community access to the track may be limited. Once complete, the field will include inlaid markings for football, soccer, and both men’s and women’s lacrosse, ensuring that all high school field sports are ready to play when spring arrives.
The new turf system features a dual-fiber design which combines durable slit‐film and monofilament fibers to help maintain a consistent playing surface, better infill stability and uniform traction to support safer play.
The Board of Education approved the project in May 2025, authorizing a contract with FieldTurf USA Inc. FieldTurf is a well-regarded industry leader, with extensive experience in projects for professional, collegiate, and high school athletic programs, including the Cincinnati Bengals, Oregon University, The Ohio State University, and several local high schools including Orange, Solon and Hudson.
The Harris Stadium turf replacement demonstrates the district’s approach to maintaining safe, well-used facilities that serve both students and the community. Proactive maintenance keeps these shared spaces ready for the practices, games, and gatherings that bring Chagrin Falls together.