Danbury is looking to replace three artificial turf fields: Steve Kaplanis Field at Broadview, Rogers Park Field and the Danbury High field. The one at the high school was replaced 7 or 8 years ago, but Mayor Mark Boughton says when the warranty is up, there's a liability issue.  

If the field doesn't pass annual g-force rating testing, the city is responsible for any injury someone may get on the field. The test is supposed to mimic a child's head coming down on the field and what the reaction is of that surface to protect the child. 

Based on priority, one field will be done each year for the next three years.  The work will cost about $3 million.  Public Works Director Antonio Iadarola says they have great drainage, but there are downfalls to having artificial turf.