Field Closures Policy
In cases of inclement weather, call the cancellation line (203) 256-3144 (press 5 press 5) to determine if fields are open or closed. If it is raining and the fields are open, contact your Coach to see if your game or practice has been cancelled.
The decision to close fields that are maintained by the Town of Fairfield is made by the Parks Department on Weekdays after 3:00 PM and Weekends after 8:00 AM. On weekends if the fields cannot be made playable for the morning games an update to announce the status of the afternoon and evening conditions will be made around 11:00 AM.
Sport fields may be closed on an individual basis, i.e.: All softball/baseball fields may be open but all soccer/football might be closed. Tomlinson Turf Field never closes except if it is snow covered.
OPEN / CLOSED SIGNS that are on the fields are to be obeyed. If there is a conflict between what the tape says and what the sign says, you are to obey the sign.
The Police Department should be contacted if groups are witnessed using a closed field.
Leagues will be responsible for policing their own coaches.
If it is found that leagues/teams are not obeying the policy, the Parks and Recreation Commission will void the league/team permit, and the following season that league/team will be the last team to receive a permit.
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