YONKERS: Westchester County Executive George Latimer hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of Field 1 at Tibbetts Brook Park.

County Executive Latimer said: “After years of heavy use the renovated fields at these two Westchester County parks were in great need of repair and renovation. They look wonderful and now, under the current COVID guidelines, we are able to welcome players back to the field, so we are very excited about this reopening.”

The new fields are equipped with a shock pad base to help reduce injuries to players. The infill is a mix of sand and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), an extruded plastic product used as an alternative to crumb rubber.

The renovation project also included drainage and fencing improvements where needed. The fields are marked for regulation soccer, youth soccer and lacrosse.

Costs for the Yonkers project cost $4 million.

The fields can be booked by groups and organizations

by calling the Westchester County Parks permit office at (914) 231-4575.

Only bookings by organizations will be accepted; no individual bookings can be made. All organizations must submit their safety plan to the permit office prior to their reserved date.

For information about Westchester County Parks and how to reserve, go to Group Reservations.