Browns to install high-quality synthetic turf field at Collinwood Athletic Complex (4.21.25)
Collinwood Athletic Complex project marks the 16th field dedicated by the Browns, courtesy of the Haslam/Johnson families
BEREA, Ohio – Today, the Cleveland Browns and the City of Cleveland announced they will be installing a new field surface at Collinwood Athletic Complex. As part of the Browns commitment to education as well as youth and high school football, the organization will install ForeverLawn high-quality synthetic turf in association with Ohio Cat at the complex this spring.
It marks the 16th field surface provided to Ohio schools and communities by the Browns, courtesy of the Haslam and Johnson families as well as Browns Give Back, since the team’s long-term field initiative launched eight years ago in May 2016 by installing five field surfaces at Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) schools over a two-year span. The field surface at Collinwood Athletic Complex will be the first for the City of Cleveland and the sixth in support of Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
“We’re incredibly proud to continue our field project by installing our 16th field across Northeast Ohio in bringing a new, state-of-the-art field to the Collinwood Athletic Complex,” said Dee and Jimmy Haslam. “Investing in our youth and their educational experiences is a core part of who the Browns are, and we believe these fields continue to be powerful tools for growth, engagement, and community pride.”
A primary focus of the Browns’ field projects is to offer youth educational tools through “outdoor classrooms,” which offer opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities that support attendance, school engagement and overall personal growth. The surface will also be used by the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and for community activities, including the Cleveland Muny Football League’s practices, games and championship celebrations.
“The City of Cleveland is proud to break ground with the Cleveland Browns on the replacement of the synthetic turf field at Collinwood Athletic Complex,” said Alexandria Nichols, Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Cleveland. “This facility will continue to create opportunities that go far beyond the field. It will support students in the classroom, bring families together, and provide our neighborhoods with a shared space to grow stronger together. This project is a reflection of our belief that when we invest in our communities, we invest in Cleveland’s future.”
Cleveland Metropolitan School District has been a partner of the Stay in the Game! Attendance Network since its inception in 2019 and are committed to improving school attendance. Student engagement is a driver of student attendance, and through the installation of the new turf field at Collinwood Athletic Complex, the district aims to create engagement opportunities to help students get excited to attend school every day.
ForeverLawn, which is the Official Synthetic Turf Partner of the Cleveland Browns, is a premium synthetic turf provider based out of Louisville, Ohio. It will provide high-performance synthetic turf from its SportsGrass line of products for the Collinwood Athletic Complex renovation in association with Ohio Cat, the Official Construction Equipment Partner of the Cleveland Browns, as well as future sites selected by Browns Give Back.
All of the new fields created through the program are lined for multiple sports, including but not limited to football and soccer, and serve as a resource to further engage athletes and students in their respective districts and programs. Given the stability of the surface and less maintenance needed compared to natural grass, the fields are also more readily available year-round to youth and community groups.
The Cleveland Browns in partnership with the City of Cleveland will host a formal groundbreaking ceremony at the Collinwood Athletic Complex on May 1 to celebrate the official start of the project.
Haslam and Johnson families and Browns Give Back field project summary:
- Roye Kidd Field – JFK High School (Cleveland Metropolitan School District, 2016)
- James F. Rhodes Field – James Rhodes High School (Cleveland Metropolitan School District, 2016)
- Bump Taylor Field – Glenville High Schol (Cleveland Metropolitan School District, 2016)
- John Adams Field – John Adams High School (Cleveland Metropolitan School District, 2017)
- John Marshall Field – John Marshall High School (Cleveland Metropolitan School District, 2017)
- Spartan Stadium – Roy C. Start High School (Toledo Public Schools, 2018)
- George Daniel Field – Lorain High School (Lorain City Schools, 2018)
- Haslam Field – Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeast Ohio (Garfield Heights, 2019)
- Joseph Yost Field – Ellet High School (Akron Public Schools, 2019)
- Shaw Stadium – Shaw High School (East Cleveland City School District, 2021)
- Wentz Financial Field – Archbishop Hoban High School (2021)
- Griffin Stadium – Buchtel High School (Akron Public Schools, 2022)
- Vitamix Field at Charles Harding Memorial Stadium (Olmsted Falls City Schools, 2022)
- Lou Groza Field – Berea High School (Berea City School District, 2023)
- Garfield Heights High School (Garfield Heights City Schools, 2024)
- Collinwood Athletic Complex (Cleveland Metropolitan School District, 2025)*
*Completed in Fall 2025
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About Browns Give Back:
The Cleveland Browns are committed to championing education and youth football while also creating equitable opportunities for advancement in our community and throughout Ohio. Browns Give Back is the Cleveland Browns initiative dedicated to supporting our fans and neighbors. To learn more visit, https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/community/.
About ForeverLawn:
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About Ohio Machinery Co.:
Ohio Machinery Co., dba Ohio Cat, is the authorized Caterpillar® dealer operating from 14 locations throughout Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana. The Equipment & Power Systems Division of Ohio Machinery Co. includes Ohio Cat, Ohio Cat – The Cat Rental Store, and SITECH Ohio. For over 75 years, Ohio Cat has provided sales, parts, and service solutions for businesses in support of their equipment and power system’s needs. Specializing in rental services, Ohio Cat – The Cat Rental Store provides Cat® and non-Cat equipment rental, along with rental trench shoring and pump solutions. SITECH Ohio is part of a global distribution network built specifically to provide the most comprehensive CAT and Trimble construction technology solutions in the industry.
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