St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Brookhaven plans to purchase about seven acres of land for new sports fields. Derek Porter, chairman of the board of trustees of St. Martin’s Episcopal School, sent a letter May 4 announcing that the school is under contract to purchase a 7.2-acre lot on Osborne Road, near the intersection of […]
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OPRF, parks plan joint redesign of sports fields
Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 is working with the Park District of Oak Park to reorganize and share portions of its sports fields on the school campus and across Lake Street at Ridgeland Common. The two tax entities have signed a memorandum of understanding and are working on a formal agreement […]
Commissioners open Camden sports grounds
(Cherry Hill, NJ) – The Board of Commissioners joined City of Camden Officials, Rutgers-Camden, Congressman Donald Norcross, Rowan Rutgers-Camden University Board of Governors to officially open the new Camden sports grounds. The complex has been transformed into one of South Jersey’s most recognizable youth sports facilities and will host Rutgers-Camden Athletics, Camden City Youth Sports […]
North Attleboro advances on sports fields | Local News
NORTH ATTLEORO — The city has a lot of balls in the air when it comes to its sports fields. Projects are underway in the community to improve recreation areas, City Manager Michael Borg told city councilors Monday at their regular meeting. The city took $1.1 million from its $5.5 million free cash account for […]
Grimsley parents and students demand answers on sports fields
Parents and students at Grimsley High School questioned Guilford County Schools Board members on Saturday about the future of their baseball and softball fields GREENSBORO, NC — The community of Grimsley has been pushing members of the Guilford County Schools Board for answers about its plan to rebuild a school on the high school’s baseball […]
Hillsborough County – Apollo Beach Multi-Sport Fields Construction Begins
Job March 30, 2022 | 09:26 The Waterset Sports Complex joins other Hillsborough County recreation facilities, conservation parks and nature reserves in a rapidly growing area Work is underway at Apollo Beach on what are said to be the largest contiguous synthetic turf sports fields at the future Waterset Sports Complex. At a groundbreaking […]
Harrison Central to Launch New All-Grass Sports Fields Saturday | News, Sports, Jobs
Pictured is the softball field on the campus of Harrison Central High School in Cadiz. CADIZ — The wait is over. When the home plate umpire yells “Play Ball” on Saturday, it will mark the start of Harrison Central’s new all-court baseball and softball complexes. The Huskies’ “Fields of Dreams” will […]
ITID Athletic Fields faces weed problems and unauthorized use
The Indian Trails Improvement District is in a battle with weeds and unauthorized use of its sports fields, Parks and Recreation Director Kenny Lawrence told the ITID Board of Supervisors on Wednesday March 23. Lawrence was giving a presentation on sports field maintenance and plans for the future. “The purpose of this presentation is to […]
Greensboro parents concerned about sports field plans
GREENSBORO, NC (WGHP) — Months after parents first raised concerns about the future site of Kiser Middle School, members of the Grimsley High School community say they still have no of answers. GREENSBORO: Keep up to date with the latest local news in your city. After learning that the high school baseball and softball diamonds […]
Lombardi: Signing at NS Athletic Fields unauthorized, may have been a ‘joke’
NORTH SMITHFIELD — Residents reacted this week to a sign posted outside the fence near the North Smithfield High School athletic fields stating the facility is off-limits to city ratepayers. But according to school board chairman James Lombardi, the unauthorized post may have been a joke. The somewhat mysterious sign advised residents not to walk […]
County offers options for groups to reserve parks and sports fields
Community Services Department Director Cory Styron By Kristen LaskeyLos Alamos Daily Messagekirsten@ladailypost.com For field group organizations looking to reserve a park or sports field owned by Los Alamos County, there are now a few options to consider. Rather than paying an hourly rate to use county property, local groups can also choose to complete work […]
Plan unveiled for improved sports pitches
by Mike Knaak news@thenewsleaders.com A plan for two multipurpose sports fields at Sartell High School was presented to the school board at its February 28 meeting. Both fields would be upgrades to fields south of the high school. A track would be built around a grass football field and lights would be added. Just to […]
Neshaminy High School sports fields are getting an overhaul
The current high school sports complex. Credit: Neshaminy School District The Neshaminy School District plans to undertake an extensive renovation project for the high school’s aging athletic facilities. The Middletown Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously at its Tuesday evening meeting to approve the preliminary and final land layout for the district plan. Paul Meehan, […]
Neshaminy plans major upgrades to high school athletic fields
Neshaminy High School athletes and their opponents will have a level playing field — literally — in the spring of 2023, when $13 million in renovations to the school’s outdoor facilities are set to be completed. Middletown Township supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the preliminary and final land development proposal for the long-awaited […]
Baseball and softball fields progress | News, Sports, Jobs
Andrew Grimm TAKES SHAPE – Steubenville City Schools baseball and softball fields are making progress, but bad weather is causing delays. STEUBENVILLE — If Mother Nature cooperates, Steubenville City Schools hopes to unveil its new baseball and softball fields by the end of March. Lately, it’s been a big if. Sporting […]
Clayton High School receives $250,000 NFL grant to improve sports fields
CLAYTON, North Carolina (WNCN) – Clayton High School announced Friday that it will receive a $250,000 grant from the National Football League (NFL) Foundation to improve the sports field. The plan includes an artificial turf field for the Clayton High School football and soccer stadiums, Johnston County Public School officials said in a news release. […]
Montclair Kimberly Academy gets approval for its new sports fields
Montclair’s Maya Gerdes (1) slips before the tag by Montclair Kimberley Academy shortstop Alex Berra in a battle of rival schools last April. Montclair Kimberley now has permission to reconfigure its sports fields, fix drainage issues and allow baseball and softball to play at the same time. (EDWARD KENSIK/FILE PHOTO) By Edward KensikKensik@montclairlocal.news Montclair Kimberley […]
Montclair Kimberly Academy gets approval for its new sports fields
By Edward KensikKensik@montclairlocal.news Montclair Kimberley Academy has the green light to reconfigure and remodel its college playgrounds. The township’s zoning board unanimously backed the proposal — first filed about two years ago but later shelved due to the ongoing pandemic — on Wednesday, February 9. The main feature will be a new multipurpose grass pitch. […]
Carteret sports fields damaged by Ida will be replaced
CARTERET — The borough has contracted with a Georgia-based company to replace the synthetic turf fields at Civic Center Park that were damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Ida in September. The Veterans Field and Mustillo Softball Field, which were installed in 2008 as part of the Civic Center Park Rehabilitation, were both damaged by […]
Carteret sports fields damaged by Ida will be replaced
CARTERET — The borough has contracted with a Georgia-based company to replace the synthetic turf fields at Civic Center Park that were damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Ida in September. The Veterans Field and Mustillo Softball Field, which were installed in 2008 as part of the Civic Center Park Rehabilitation, were both damaged by […]
Cabarrus County hopes to hit a home run with new sports fields
CABARRUS COUNTY, NC (WBTV) – Cabarrus County leaders will soon be receiving feedback on the design of sports fields at Mt. Pleasant. The fields will be part of a larger campus along Washington Street that includes a new library/senior center. Officials are asking residents to share what they would like incorporated into the plan for […]
MUSD approves guarantee budget for sports grounds
Superintendent Dr. Tracey Lopeman. [Brian Petersheim, Jr. photo] When it was announced that Maricopa would be getting a second high school, there was speculation that the school, known as Desert Sunrise High School, would be a “raw” facility, at least initially. And until the Arizona Legislature provided $18,826,250 million in additional funding to the original […]
Newton Sports Grounds Committee faces backlash over new pricing plan
NEWTON, MA — The Newton Sports Fields Committee is facing a backlash after approving a plan to raise taxes for the families of young athletes. The new plan will implement a “per-player, per-season fee,” which would cost youth sports programs like Newton Girls Soccer and Newton Youth Soccer up to an additional $50,000 a year. […]
The construction of 3 new UMaine women’s sports fields will begin this spring
The University of Maine System Board of Trustees has approved up to $14 million in upgrades to UMaine’s athletic facilities at the Orono campus. The approval kicks off construction of new softball, field hockey and softball fields to begin this spring, barring complications from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that could delay construction. The money comes […]
“Day of Service” to focus on sports fields damaged by tornadoes
UPPER DUBLIN, PA — The annual “Day of Service” in the township this year will focus on improving an area damaged by Hurricane Ida in September. The SPARK sports complex in upper Dublin was one of the facilities in the township that was hit by high winds created by a tornado spawned by Ida this […]
Sports Fields Could Improve Economic Development, Parks Plan Says | News
Sports recreation can be linked to economic development, according to the project manager who helped oversee the creation of Lawton’s first parks master plan. Nate Clair, of Halff Associates, said Lawton needed new and modern sports fields and facilities, including tournament-type sports fields. “It’s the best thing for economic development,” Clair said, adding that quality […]
Voters approve new OESJ sports grounds
the Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville University Women’s Football the team held practices in less than ideal locations. “We trained at the gym. We practiced in our auditorium. On the concrete in the parking lot, ”said coach Zale Benton. And they played their home games away from home. In Fonda. In Broadalbin-Perth. Most recently they have played home […]
Voters approve new OESJ sports grounds
OESJ Superintendent Adam Heroth at the current soccer and football field in St. Johnsville which has patches of frozen water due to poor drainage on Wednesday. the Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville University Women’s Football the team held practices in less than ideal locations. “We trained at the gym. We practiced in our auditorium. On the concrete in […]
North Austin Community Center athletic fields move forward after city sells west side land for $ 1
AUSTIN – The city council has agreed to sell public land that will allow the development of a youth and recreation center on the West Side. Construction of the North Austin Community Center is underway on land adjacent to 1841 N. Laramie Ave. after the city sold this land for $ 1 in 2020. Now, […]
Branford sports grounds project cost depends on schedule, architect says
BRAFORD – New athletic fields around the recently expanded and renovated Francis Walsh Middle School will cost more than $ 5.4 million, the school board said this week. And that cost is only valid if the project can be completed in its entirety in the summer of 2022, according to Michael Losasso, an architect from […]
Improvements to Kingston sports fields have been discussed with the school board
When Rich Silverstein arrived at Kingston City School District (KCSD) in 2017 to take on the role of Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics, he felt it was important to take a look at the various sports venues used by its teams and gym classes. “A little over four years ago, we sat down […]
Niskayuna sports fields ready for necessary upgrades – the daily gazette
The renovations to the athletics stadium at Niskayuna High School are expected to impact sports teams and physical education for at least a year, maybe two. The renovations are part of the district’s nearly $ 80 million capital improvement project that is expected to take place over the next several years. The project includes a […]
BPS to open playgrounds and sports fields to residents when schools are not in session | Local News
The second phase will focus on sports fields and facilities: All High Stadium, Riverside Stadium, MST Field, Grabiarz Field and Olmsted / Kensington Field, Keresztes said. Community groups or leagues should apply to use them, and they’re subject to availability when BPS students aren’t training or playing, Keresztes said. For the grounds, the times may […]
Architect details recommendations for sports fields at Walsh School in Branford
BRANNORD – Months after commissioning a feasibility study on new athletic fields surrounding the newly expanded and renovated Francis Walsh Middle School, the school board got a first look at the plans. Michael Losasso, an architect from Antinozzi and Associates, presented a draft summary at the Education Council meeting this fall. Despite requests, no copy […]
Villanova residents voice concerns over deforestation of youth sports grounds
Villanova residents voice concerns over deforestation of youth sports grounds A public meeting scheduled for Thursday evening has since been postponed until further notice as some residents have taken legal action against the school district. LOWER MERION TWP., PA. – Neighbors in one neighborhood in Villanova are not happy with the Lower Merion School District’s […]
Ashdown students can now get credit to take care of athletic fields
ASHDOWN – Some students in the Ashdown School District were already helping Coach Chuck Cross maintain and maintain the athletic fields when he realized they could learn even more. So, he turned the experience into a class of its own. Students in her lawn management class learn the basics of agronomy, lawn care and maintenance […]
Ashdown students can now get credits to look after the athletic fields there
ASHDOWN, Ark. – Earlier this year, Ashdown Public Schools added turf management course offerings. Students in this class are able to learn basic skills in agronomy, turf management, lawn care, and maintenance of small equipment. “We want to give children a great experience at Ashdown and allow them to have a wide variety of opportunities […]
School Committee Discusses Sports Fields and COVID Grants | New
TEWKSBURY – The Tewksbury School Committee met on September 22, 2021 at TMHS. Member Shannon Demos was not present. Since the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires all individuals to wear masks in all school environments, President Keith Sullivan has repeatedly asked all participants not wearing masks to put on one or to take […]
The Fairfield Group seeks to improve the city’s athletic fields
FAIRFIELD – Some sports fields in the city are so flooded after the rain that they are unusable for days. Others have large holes which present injury hazards to the young athletes competing in them, and others have severe inclines. But these situations may not last longer if a group of residents is successful. The […]
Earth Conservancy sports grounds damaged by vehicles
HANOVER TWP. – A sports field used by the Hanover Area Youth Soccer Club has been vandalized by off-roaders, said Terry Ostrowski, CEO and president of Earth Conservancy. “We were informed by a local resident and we saw social media posts of the vandalism,” Ostrowski said. The vandalism occurred on Sunday afternoon. “They really did […]
Jackson Township plans park additions and athletic fields
JACKSON TWP. – Seven full-size soccer fields are part of a multi-million dollar plan to develop 40 acres that were once the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course. Township administrators reviewed plans last week for the athletic fields, as well as projects at North Park and Fisher Park The administrators want to build pickleball fields and have […]
Hickory High athletic fields and complexes will be named for Elder, Craft
At a recent meeting of the Hickory Public Schools Board of Education, the name selection for two sports facilities at Hickory High received a unanimous vote from the board members. Presented to the Board of Education by Hickory High (HHS) Athletic Boosters President Roger Young, the name recognition will honor two coaches who have a […]
Hickory Sports Fields to Be Known as Elder, Craft | Sports news from the school
Here’s more information on Elder and Craft: David ElderAfter a coaching career spanning more than 35 years, including 561 victories and four state championships, Elder was inducted into the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame in 2017. Elder was chosen to serve as the head coach of the Red Tornadoes football team […]
Work on the sports grounds of JC schools will resume soon
After an intermission due to record construction costs, construction of sports facilities at Jefferson City High School is scheduled to begin later this fall. The Jefferson City School District has been planning the construction of sports facilities at JCHS and Capital City High School since 2017, but the plan has changed several times since then. […]
Work on the sports grounds of JC schools will resume soon
After an intermission due to record construction costs, construction of sports facilities at Jefferson City High School is scheduled to begin later this fall. The Jefferson City School District has been planning to build athletic facilities at JCHS and Capital City High School since 2017, but the plan has changed several times since then. When […]
Opinion: Turfing DeHart Sports Fields Would Make MAPSO A True “Progressive Community”
Maplewood / South Orange is considered a “progressive community”. To be truly a progressive community, however, we must act for progress. We need to explore new ways of solving the centuries-old problems that persist and apply learning from the mistakes of the past to how we move forward. Updating DeHart’s athletic fields with turf coverage […]
NP Dodge Park athletics fields in Omaha, marina to renovate
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Two years after the historic Nebraska floods in March, NP Dodge Park is finally getting a makeover. The park’s sports fields have been out of service since flooding damaged them, forcing teams and players to find a new place to train and compete. But the wait may soon be over, according […]
Holden and Maurepas schools to receive money for lighting of sports fields after legislative action | Livingston / Tangipahoa
Holden High School and Maurepas High School softball and baseball fields will receive lighting fixtures that will allow nightly games to be played on the fields starting in the 2022 season, thanks to a million dollar credit from the Legislature of Louisiana. Holden and Maurepas are the only high schools in Livingston Parish that do […]
Amesbury considers plan for sports grounds | Local News
AMESBURY – Town Park could soon become a hub for youth sports if the city’s new sports grounds plan goes into effect. The city will soon innovate on the $ 60.5 million Sgt. Jordan Shay Memorial Lower Elementary School next to Cashman Elementary School, taking with it the two baseball fields that Amesbury’s Little League […]
DeKalb County High School Sports Fields Undergoing Renovation – On Common Ground News
DeKalb County High School Sports Fields Undergoing Renovation By Mark Brock DCSD Athletics Specialist The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is investing in its high school athletics programs with turf and track renovations to improve the ability of local schools to compete at even higher levels under the E- SPLOST V of 2020. Seven new […]
The Vineyard Gazette – Martha’s Vineyard News
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted 10 to 6 to approve the regional high school’s sports field project in a dramatic meeting Thursday night, ending a long-running and often acrimonious debate over artificial turf fields that began a while ago. half a decade. “We were created to protect the unique values of this place, which is […]
National Mall sports grounds reopen with new online reservation system
Image from the Library of Congress The reservation system opens on June 23 to play from July 8 June 22, 2021 – Washington – After a 15-month closure due to COVID, the National Park Service-administered outdoor athletic fields around the National Mall will reopen for organized and authorized use on Thursday, July 8. 12 dedicated […]
Play ball: National Mall sports fields to reopen on July 8
Outdoor athletic fields around the National Mall will reopen on July 8, the National Park Service has announced. Outdoor athletic fields around the National Mall in DC will reopen on July 8, the National Park Service said on Tuesday. To use one of the 12 mixed-use fields or 12 softball fields when they reopen, a […]
New parks, sports fields a priority in Sarasota County | Sarasota
In April, the county parks department unveiled a plan to overhaul many of the county’s sports complexes with the aim of revamping sports tourism in the region. He is also looking to build new parks. It’s been about 25 years since the county built the last large-scale park, and now it is considering four new […]
Beginning of $ 5.5 million renovations to the sports fields at Belleville High School
BELLEVILLE, NJ – The shot rang out over a much-vaunted $ 5.5 million plan to modernize the sports facilities at Belleville High School. This past weekend, Belleville officials and community members gathered for a high school dedication ceremony to kick off the effort, which Mayor Michael Melham called “the most monumental public works project of […]
Hermon backs $ 2.4 million plan to build tracks and upgrade athletic fields
Hermon voters overwhelmingly approved a $ 2.4 million plan to build an eight-lane rubber track and pay for a major upgrade to an athletic field adjacent to the high school. Voters also chose an incumbent and a newcomer to sit on city council, and two newcomers to sit on the school committee. Two seats on […]
A man was found dead at the sports grounds in Woodbridge; PD homicide investigation
WOODBRIDGE, Connecticut (WTNH) – A Derby man was arrested Thursday in connection with the homicidal death of a West Haven man found at Woodbridge Athletic Fields. Police arrested Jorden Rudel, 24, of Derby on Thursday July 1. He is charged with murder, theft and theft. He was presented for arraignment Thursday afternoon in New Haven […]
Lakeland Sports Fields Opening Soon
The new grounds located on the Lakeland Prep campus are expected to be completed by August 1, 2021. by Matt Wright After years of desperate need for more athletic fields, the town of Lakeland is on the verge of having more space for children and adults to play. Two different sports facilities will offer 7 […]
Texans help renovate Yates sports grounds
Brett Coomer / Personal Photographer The Texans are one of three organizations contributing $ 450,000 to rebuild the athletic fields at Yates High School. The Texans, the NFL Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation donate in a ceremony Friday at the school. In addition to the donation, the Texans are also providing the artificial […]
School considers $ 10.5 million plan to renovate athletic fields and install sod
(May 20, 2021) As Nantucket High School unveils plans to renovate its aging sports complex to the tune of around $ 10.5 million, athletic director Chris Maury is well aware of the pitfalls facing Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, which is going through a very similar process. “They’re a bit ahead of us, with where […]
Collège Medaille sues sulfuric acid plant for emissions near its sports fields | Education
The DEC issued a temporary cease and desist letter on Friday demanding that PVS shut down its Lee Street operations unless and until it can reduce its sulfur dioxide emissions below “guideline exposure levels. acute “. Company officials responded in a statement to media that a shutdown was not warranted and that the plant has […]
Plum High School sports field upgrades completed
An estimated $ 2.4 million renovation of the sports facilities at Plum High School has been completed. The projects started with the installation of the turf, track and new lights for the football stadium last summer. Baseball and softball fields have also been replaced with synthetic turf from Art Global, an artificial turf manufacturer who […]
South Fork Teeth | Negotiations accelerate for sports fields
DEL NORTE – Negotiations between Rio Grande County Commissioners, Upper Rio Grande School District (URGSD), D Mountain Parks and Recreation, and community members have started to accelerate over the future of the community sports fields of Del Norte on Friday April 23, during a working session of the commissioners. Several people gathered in the Rio […]
Prospector Del Norte | Negotiations are accelerating for Athletic Fields
DEL NORTE – Negotiations between Rio Grande County Commissioners, Upper Rio Grande School District (URGSD), D Mountain Parks and Recreation and community members have begun to gather pace over the future of the grounds Del Norte Community Sports Center on Friday, April 23, during a commissioner’s business session. Several people gathered in the rooms of […]
Newly annexed land to Mundelein could be turned into sports grounds
The owner of the vacant land that was annexed to Mundelein on Monday intends to donate the 29 acres and adjoining property to the community so that sports fields can be built there, a lawyer said. The donated land – approximately 51 acres in total – is on the northwest side of Mundelein, along Winchester […]
Park officials recommend Waveny sports grounds for 2021 New Canaan summer theater
Saying that a proposed location near the Walled Garden would not work, park officials last week suggested that the Summer Theater in New Canaan find a way to present its 2021 performances on major athletic fields. Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission voted 10-1 at their April 14 meeting for city officials and a […]
LCS plans a new high school and sports fields in 2025
LANCASTER – Schools in the city of Lancaster have announced plans to build a new high school with a tentative opening date of January 2025. Superintendent Steve Wigton made the announcement Thursday during the Lancaster-Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce State of Schools address. While details are still being finalized, Wigton said the district hopes to […]
Petition urges Newton to improve public parks and sports grounds
“It’s not an easy problem to solve,” Traxler said. “A lot of these fields are more weeds than grass, a lot of them are dangerous. Overall I would rate the quality of play as poor to very poor. Newton Parks Commissioner Nicole Banks said the main problems with the city’s fields are lack of irrigation, […]
Liberty’s Capitol Federal Sports Complex Athletic Fields Win Award | New
FREEDOM – The Capitol Federal Sports Complex team and the City of Liberty Parks and Recreation Department learned on Friday April 2 that the complex has won the 2020 Fields of Excellence award from Pioneer Athletics. The Capitol Federal Sports Complex will receive a Certificate of Recognition and a Fields of Excellence banner that it […]
SVHC and Bennington Agree on Use of Former SVC Sports Fields | Local News
BENNINGTON – Southwestern Vermont Health Care announced on Friday that it has finalized an agreement with the town of Bennington for the use and maintenance of playgrounds on the former campus of Southern Vermont College. The deal covers football and baseball fields and is expected to remain in effect at least until December 1, when […]
Stanford Art Museums and Sports Fields to Reopen from April 12
STANFORD – As state and county COVID-19 public health orders continue to relax, Stanford University has announced that it will begin to gradually reopen its arts and sports venues in April. In a recent notice to the campus community, Stanford said that starting April 12, it will begin opening outdoor spaces as part of its […]
The city of Visalia will open playgrounds, sports fields and park restrooms on Saturday
The playgrounds, park restrooms and sports fields in the city of Visalia are scheduled to reopen to the public on Saturday, March 20. “As Tulare County is now in the Lower Substantial Risk Tier – Red Tier of the Reopening Plan for a Safer Economy, our Community Services Department is pleased to announce that playgrounds, […]
Willmar City Council to Consider Sports Fields, Recreation and Events Center
It comes after the council’s public works and public safety committee pushed the plans forward at its meeting last Thursday. The committee tabled these projects two weeks earlier, as board members wanted additional information on operational costs and current agreements with Willmar Public Schools around the fields. In motions to move the plans forward, the […]
Willmar City Council to consider sports pitches and leisure and events center – West Central Tribune
WILLMAR – Plans for the Invest in Willmar Local Sales Tax projects for the Leisure and Events Center and Sports Fields, both to be built at the Willmar Civic Center, will be considered by Willmar City Council during of the meeting on Monday, March 15. It comes after the council’s public works and public safety […]
Damaged snow removal from Monroe Woodbury sports fields
CENTRAL VALLEY — A recently completed athletics complex upgrade at Monroe-Woodbury High School, costing more than $8 million, was damaged during recent snow removal attempts last month. The stadium’s main athletic field, which hosts football, soccer and lacrosse, and the surface of the surrounding eight-lane all-weather track, were damaged Feb. 20 when equipment was used […]
Phoenix City Council Plans To Reopen Youth Sports Fields | Coronavirus in Arizona
There is pressure to convince Phoenix executives to let the kids return to the courts. PHOENIX (3TV / CBS 5) – Organized youth sports are still going strong in the valley towns, but not in Phoenix, and parents like Ryan McKay can’t understand why. McKay’s son Willie plays club baseball, but he can’t train or […]
Local high schools prepare for return to athletic fields – Outlook Newspapers
Los Angeles County athletes and coaches have finally heard the announcement they’ve been waiting for: high school track and field has officially launched.LA Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer announced Wednesday that the county will update its protocols for the Youth and Adult Sports League to align with state guidelines, allowing outdoor sports. look to […]
Robot will help line up Grand Rapids athletic fields
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – The city of Grand Rapids is following in the footsteps of professional sports teams in preparing its sports fields. A robot, the Turf Tank One, will line its playing fields. “It’s a device that will simply eliminate the manual labor of having to line up our softball, baseball and soccer […]
Park Sports Fields in Taipei to Start Charging Fees in March | Taiwan News
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Living in Taipei will become more expensive for those who enjoy playing team sports in the city’s waterfront parks after the city government starts charging for the use of 53 courts in March. The Taipei Sports Department said that from March 1, the city will begin charging various riverside parks for […]
Play ball! New sports complex including sports fields, indoor turf, batting cages and more, coming to Lower Nazareth – The Morning Call
Lehigh Valley sports fans will soon have another reason to rejoice. The park, a sports complex with two outdoor sports fields and indoor grass courts, batting cages and community event space, is slated to open later this year in Lower Nazareth Township, according to a news release. The next facility, at 270 Country Club Road, […]
Lackawanna County Parks accept 2021 reservations for lodges and athletic fields
Added on 01/15/2021 NEPA stage personnel coronavirus, Covington Township, Greenfield Township, Jermyn, Lackawanna County, McDade Park, Scranton Of Press release: Lackawanna County Commissioners – Jerry Notarianni, Debi Domenick and Chris Chermak – announced that the four county parks are now accepting reservations for gatherings at the respective lodges and athletic fields. To reserve, contact the […]
Winnipeg reopens parks, athletic fields amid latest coronavirus restrictions – Winnipeg
The city of Winnipeg is reopening all parks and athletic fields amid the latest COVID-19 lockdown. Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman said on Tuesday the city was reversing a decision that has seen outdoor developments closed since November after clarifying the latest public health orders with provincial authorities. Read more: More than 500 Manitobans have now […]
Playgrounds and sports fields licensed to reopen in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – There is good news for Winnipeggers looking to get out of their homes and get some exercise. Mayor Brian Bowman announced on Tuesday that playgrounds and sports fields are allowed to reopen under provincial public health orders. Bowman said it takes effect immediately. “The public service has started the process of removing the […]
Germantown Board of Directors votes to acquire land for new park and sports fields
Germantown’s mayor’s council and aldermen voted on Monday to approve the agreement to buy and sell approximately 44 acres of land, taking the first step towards a new park and recreational sports fields. The board of directors voted 3-2 to acquire the land on Crestwyn Hills Drive in order to advance the park acquisition recommendations […]
Parks & Rec supports the use of pesticides on sports fields
Saying it’s healthier for athletes, park officials voted last week for a recommendation to continue using pesticides on New Canaan athletic fields where it’s legal to do so. Referring to a report by a consultant who compared the surface hardness of a field of grass treated with pesticides (Conner Field next to Farm Road) versus […]
East Hampton Residents to Vote on Sports Field Modernization
EAST HAMPTON – City Council will hold a unique in-person and virtual meeting on Monday to follow up on a proposal to renovate three sports fields and the high school track. Residents will be asked to vote on approving $ 1.2 million for the improvements. Money for the project will come from two sources: a […]
Planning board hearing to review Princeton Academy’s plans for synthetic turf athletic fields delayed until February Princeton, NJ local news%
The Princeton Planning Council will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on February 4 to review the plans of the Academy of the Sacred Heart of Princeton to construct two artificial turf playgrounds on the school property located on the Great Road. Princeton Academy is a private boys’ school for K-8 grades that was […]
Portland closes Fitzpatrick Stadium and athletic fields due to updated community sports guidelines
Portland has closed Fitzpatrick Stadium, Memorial Stadium and other athletic fields until Dec. 14 due to new community sports guidelines released by the state last week. December 14. The Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department posted on its Facebook page on Friday that all field rentals for practice or games had been canceled. The track […]
Maplewood sports fields are closed for the season
From the Maplewood Community Services Department All Maplewood athletic fields will be closed for the season the week of November 9. Starting this week, contractors will be working throughout the community to aerate, cover and seed worn athletic fields. In addition, grass blankets will be placed at Memorial Park, DeHart Park and Borden Park in […]
CMS and PP alumni bring their sports field experiences to the world of work
Firefighting and water polo or cardiology and softball have little in common at first glance. But for these former Claremont Colleges student-athletes, their professional lives frequently borrow many lessons learned during their time on a team. How a fire captain found his spark in Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Quang Leba CM ’97 was part of the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps track […]
Neighbors of Grant Park call for mitigation strategy for new athletic fields – Northeast and North Portland Neighborhood News
By David PietkaNeighbor of Grant Park Portland Public Schools are moving forward with a land use hearing regarding a new softball field at Grant High School. The design is essentially complete, but PPS and the Parks Department have pushed all of the impact mitigation discussions to the hearing. The Grant Park Neighborhood Association will discuss […]
Hartford Suspends Use of City’s Sports Fields After Rise In COVID-19 Cases | Connecticut News
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – City of Hartford officials on Thursday announced that use of the outdoor sports fields would be suspended. As of October 13, all outdoor sports fields in Hartford will be closed. City leaders have made the appeal following an increased number of COVID-19 cases. They said people did not follow health guidelines […]
Montgomery Parks Continues Renovation of Sports Fields | WDVM25 and DCW50
SILVER SPRING, Md. (WDVM) – Montgomery Parks recently completed and opened a newly renovated sports field in Silver Spring at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Park. The county has recognized the growing need for outdoor recreation areas like parks and sports fields as COVID-19 regulations ease to allow low-to-medium risk sports. “Sports fields are […]
Sanneh Foundation Adds New Sports Fields and Year-Round Sports Dome in St. Paul
Football and softball fields on the east side of St. Paul are getting a makeover this fall as teams install artificial turf and an inflatable dome. The 9 million per t projecta Sanneh Foundationa nonprofit youth development organization that works largely with low-income students of color, will boost year-round activities by creating a seasonal indoor […]
Phoenix reopens bookable sports grounds in city parks
PHOENIX – For the first time in five months, the Phoenix Parks athletic fields will be available for reservation starting Thursday. City council last week approved the reopening reservable fields, which were closed on April 2 to combat the spread of COVID-19. Participants, coaches, officials and spectators must follow health safety protocols at the venues. […]
Reservable sports fields in Phoenix parks to reopen on September 10
Open the audio article player Through Staff | to September 08, 2020 Presented by Beltone – A leader in audience health care. Following a vote at Wednesday’s Phoenix city council meeting, reservable sports fields in city parks will reopen for games and practice starting September 10. The toilets located near these grounds will also reopen […]
Phoenix to reopen athletic fields as directed by CDC
Christina Estes / KJZZ Children playing football at Encanto Park in Phoenix before COVID-19. People will soon be able to play soccer, softball and football in the parks of the city of Phoenix. For six months, nearly 170 fields have been closed to the public. At the request of board members Thelda Williams, Jim Waring […]
Phoenix to reopen athletic fields in accordance with CDC guidelines
Christina Estes/KJZZ Children play soccer at Encanto Park in Phoenix before COVID-19. People will soon be able to play soccer, softball and football in Phoenix city parks. For six months, nearly 170 sites have been closed to the public. At the request of council members Thelda Williams, Jim Waring and Sal DiCiccio, the parks and […]
New athletics fields are taking shape in the region; delays at Amity
If there are sports in the spring and next fall in Bunnell, there will be a lot more training and playing space for each outside team. A project to renovate the team’s sports complex has resurfaced the stadium field, but the current part two will put an artificial surface on the baseball field and put […]
New York City Parks to Resume Athletic Field Authorization for Youth Outdoor Sports, Mayor Says
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the history’s timestamp to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK – As New York City continues to move forward in its battle against COVID-19, city parks may resume licensing of its athletic fields for […]
Agawam Reduces Use of School Sports Fields | News
AGAWAM, MA (WGGB / WSHM) – Officials in the city of Agawam have confirmed they are reducing the use of their school’s athletic fields due to concerns over COVID-19. Mayor Bill Sapelli said Parks and Rec initially opened the outdoor facilities because varsity athletes wanted to get in shape for any semblance of a season […]
Moderate Risk Sports Fields and Sports Facilities Reopen in Bellmore-Merrick | Herald Community Newspapers
Athletes of all ages now take advantage of the open playing fields and some indoor sports facilities. On day one of the Express Lacrosse Youth Training Clinic at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford on July 6, Nassau County Manager Laura Curran announced the reopening of the County and County batting cages. 60 sports fields, as […]
Moderate Risk Sports Fields and Sports Facilities Reopen in Bellmore-Merrick | Herald Community Newspapers
Athletes of all ages now take advantage of the open playing fields and some indoor sports facilities. On day one of the Express Lacrosse Youth Training Clinic at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford on July 6, Nassau County Manager Laura Curran announced the reopening of the County and County batting cages. 60 sports fields, as […]
Moderate-risk athletic fields and facilities reopen in Bellmore-Merrick | Herald Community Newspapers
Athletes of all ages now take advantage of open playgrounds and some indoor sports facilities. During the first day of the Express Lacrosse Youth Practice Clinic at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford on July 6, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced the reopening of county batting cages and 60 sports fields, plus the resumption of […]
Greenwich sports grounds reopen to the public
Tyler sizemore July 8, 2020Update: July 8, 2020 7:25 p.m. 1of8 Football coach Fabricio Silva performs a drill during Cardinal Football Camps at Cos Cob Park in the Cos Cob section of Greenwich, Connecticut on Monday, July 6, 2020. The city has opened playing fields and basketball courts. ball to use this week after months […]
Nassau County Reopens 60 Sports Fields | Herald Community Newspapers
Young athletes were busy at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford on Monday for the start of the Express Lacrosse Youth Training Clinic. During their training, Nassau County Manager Laura Curran announced the reopening of the county’s batting cages and 60 athletic fields and the resumption of moderate-risk sports such as baseball, softball and non-lacrosse. contact. […]
Westport reopens sports grounds
DJ Simmons June 18, 2020Updated: June 24, 2020 5:38 p.m. 1of14 Lloyd Clarmen, of Westport, plays tennis at the Longshore Club Park tennis courts in Westport, Connecticut on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow moreShow less 2of14 Lloyd Clarmen, of Westport, plays tennis at the Longshore Club Park tennis courts in […]
City prepares ball fields and sports fields for reopening
REGINA – The City of Regina is preparing for the reopening of athletics and ball fields next week. These spaces are authorized to open on June 22, as part of the first part of phase four of the Reopen Saskatchewan plan. City officials said staff were brought back this week to begin maintenance of the […]
Play Ball: Montgomery County Parks will open sports fields on Saturday
Montgomery County Parks will reopen sports fields for youth sports on Saturday. The courts will be open Monday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Groups of ten people or less will have access to the field. Youth league managers can obtain a license […]
Coronavirus: Regina ball parks and sports fields to reopen as leagues ready to resume play
The City of Regina will have eight of its baseball diamonds ready for Phase 4.1 of Saskatchewan’s reopening plan starting Monday. On Friday, the city said crews began preparing parks after the provincial government announced the phase would kick off on June 22. “We’re very excited to have them back on the field or on […]