Palm Beach County Unveils New Multi-Sport Turf Field at Glades Pioneer Park

The new field expands athletic programming and improves access to high-quality facilities for the Glades community.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department has opened a new multi-sport turf field at the Orange Bowl Complex in Glades Pioneer Park. The project, supported by a Community Development Block Grant, converts an existing grass field to synthetic turf, allowing for increased usage and reduced maintenance costs.

Why it matters

The new turf field enhances recreational opportunities and expands athletic programming for residents and visitors in the Glades community, which has historically lacked access to high-quality sports facilities.

The details

The conversion of Field 5 from natural grass to synthetic turf allows for significantly increased field use, as turf fields do not require the annual 10-week renovation period typical of grass fields. The new surface also provides a quicker return to play following rainstorms due to improved drainage and helps reduce annual maintenance costs. With two synthetic turf fields now available at the Orange Bowl Complex, the park can host more football games, tournaments, and large-scale athletic events.

  • The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
  • The new turf field opened for public use following the ceremony.

The players

Jennifer Cirillo

Director of the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department.

Department of Housing and Economic Development

Provided a Community Development Block Grant to support the project.

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What they’re saying

“This new turf field represents a meaningful investment in the Glades community and in access to high-quality recreational facilities across Palm Beach County.”

— Jennifer Cirillo, Director, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department (bocaratontribune.com)

What’s next

The county plans to continue investing in sports infrastructure and programming to serve the Glades community.

The takeaway

The new multi-sport turf field at Glades Pioneer Park is a significant upgrade that will improve access to high-quality recreational facilities and expand athletic opportunities for residents in an underserved area of Palm Beach County.