The City of Aurora is making water conservation a priority when it comes to the type of grass the city plants in its parks. Right now, crews are in the process of converting the turf in Aurora parks to a drought-friendly type of grass.

The City of Aurora is changing out Kentucky Blue Grass with native grass and Bermuda Grass in city parks. CBS

Sunday was the perfect day for a soccer tournament at Aurora's Olympic Park. The pitch was perfect and green, despite the hot weather.

"This particular grass is used in NFL stadiums and Major League Baseball stadiums, and collegiate stadiums. So, we see that the playability is there," said Erik Ostlund, the Manager of Park Operations for Aurora Parks Recreation and Open Space.

This isn't your typical Kentucky Blue Grass you see on most playing

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