I don't like these fields. Not because of lead, but because youth soccer players these days are spoiled by them and frequently complain about "bumps" whenever they have to play on grass.

*grumble*... and we walked uphill both ways... *grumble*

Quoted: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is looking into the possible health hazards of lead in artificial turf installed at schools, parks and stadiums across the country.