Who is conducting the work?
Maumee Bay Turf Center will be installing the new playing surface for phase one. Phase two will be conducted entirely by local contractors, vendors and suppliers.
Can we host tournaments?
Yes absolutely. This will be a state of the art facility.
Can the little league use it?
The field will be set up to allow for little league and pony league games as a special occasion.
When will it be done?
Phase one is scheduled to be complete by Oct 15th 2021, and will be ready for game use in the spring of 2022. The timing of phase two will be determined by the pace of fund raising.
Is the school paying for the project?
The KLS Board of Education has agreed to contribute $400,000.00 at this time toward phase one; the new playing surface. This phase of construction is scheduled to begin in July of 2021. Phase two the of the project includes improving the grandstands, concrete parking lot, site and streetscape enhancement. Funding for this phase of the
Does the school own the ballpark?
Kalida Local Schools entered into a long-term lease agreement with Diocese of Toledo in 2020, as an addendum to the arrangement already in place for St. Michael’s gymnasium. KLS will maintain and operate the Holy Name Ballpark in partnership with the Holy Name organization.
How do I donate to this project?
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