Despite chemical concerns, ground-up car tires still underlie many city turf fields
Infill material of synthetic turf fields and play areas maintained by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation as of November 2024. Rubber crumb, made from car tires, is prohibited in new fields because of its hazardous PFAS chemicals.
Chart showing infill material of synthetic turf fields and play areas maintained by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation as of November 2024. Rubber crumb tops the list at 60 fields and play areas.
