A report says outdoor sports fields in Montreal are deteriorating.
La Presse reported Saturday a city assessment shows Montreal's 1,500 fields are worsening rapidly because of overusage and a lack of maintenance.
The report goes on to say if nothing's done to correct the situation, some fields may not be accessible in the short term.
The city's point man on sports, Hadrein Parizeau, is reported saying he's surprised by the findings, but adds they now know what to do.
Public consultations are planned by the fall to map out priorities.