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| Vets Park prepares for renovation! |
Veterans Memorial Park, in Ann Arbor has been home to recreational baseball leagues for several years. In addition to sports, the park offers a peaceful environment for joggers, dog walkers, and anyone who enjoys being outdoors. The baseball, and softball diamonds are preparing for an overhaul, and it's all scheduled to begin after the summer baseball league has been completed. The fall baseball recreational league season has been cancelled due to construction, and the Dexter road (just east of Maple) entrance to the park has already been closed. The baseball, and softball diamonds at Vets are unique in the fact that they've always drained well during heavy rain showers compared to most ball fields, and its stadium lighting offers an option for night games. Many players that I've talked to are excited about the upcoming renovations, even if it means missing out on playing hardball this fall.
Upgrades to the baseball diamonds include replacing the existing infield material (the dusty gravel material) with red clay, and installing drainage around the infield's perimeter. An automated irrigation system will also be installed, along with new fencing, and concrete floors for the bleachers and dugouts. Other plans include restoring the field turf, along with regrading the infield, and adding overhangs to the backstops. The overhangs should prevent visitors with having to endure vehicle damage and broken windshields.
The ball fields at Veterans Memorial Park have always been viewed to be above average compared to other fields that host league play. The upgrades will only enhance a community known for being an entrance way to downtown Ann Arbor. The renovation should attract interest from players, and teams from surrounding areas that may be looking to join a high level recreational league. Ann Arbor's recreational leagues have provided revenue for the Ann Arbor community for several years, and the makeover of Veterans Memorial Park will ensure a future for baseball in the city of Ann Arbor.
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| Behind the plate at Vets #5! |
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| Can you go straight away centerfield? Or do you have warning track capability? |
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| Left field at Vets #5 |
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| Right Field at Vets #5 |
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