The turf will cover more than 100,000 square feet, upgrading the existing Rhonda Brake Shreiner Soccer Field in Kris’ Meadow.

Councilmember Christopher Marte has introduced legislation that would end the use of artificial turf in New York City parks. Critics said the fake grass hurts people and the environment.

The club’s complex will now house three pitches two natural grass and one synthetic. The project, which is being constructed by Blaze Investment and financed by Ghana Gas, includes a 70 x 108 ...